UV is a bustling hive of activity on a Sunday and it can be hard to find your way around the place or get the information you’re looking for.

Here’s our top five tips for beating the crush!

1. Arrive early if you can – there’s always people to chat to, things to see or listen to.  Arriving at least 15 minutes before services start is a good way to avoid the rush.
2. Look yellow!  You’ll spot people wearing bright yellow lanyards and badges.  They are members of our Welcome Team who are there to do all they can to make you… welcome!
3. Head for the Reception Desk – you can’t miss it!  It’s a desk…in the reception area of the building!  It’s manned by knowledgeable, helpful people!
4. Watch the Birdie! – well, actually, watch the screens!  We post important bits of news and information on the main screen and side monitors that will help you pick up what’s going on.
5. Hit the Visitors’ Coffee Point – at the end of each morning service check out this specially designated point at the back of the main church.  You get served a bit quicker, ask any questions and leave your contact details if you’d like to.

Here are a few more things which will help you feel at home if you come to one of our services.

Church Bible: We use the New International Version (NIV). You should find a copy in the seat near you. The relevant page numbers will appear on screen.

Communion: Anyone who knows Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord is welcome to join us when we celebrate communion - usually on the fourth Sunday morning and the second Sunday evening of each month. The bread is passed around on plates – usually people take a piece and eat it as they are served. Wine is served in individual small cups - we like to drink together when everyone has been served as a sign of our oneness in Christ. If you feel uncomfortable about taking bread and wine, please let the plates pass you by.

Offering: We usually take up an offering during each service as part of our worship of God. This supports Christian work in this church and around the world. However, please do not feel that you have to contribute. 

Plans of the Building are displayed around the building to help you find your way around.

Prayer Ministry Team: Members of our Prayer Ministry Team wear blue lanyards and are available by the grand piano, at the front of the church, if you would like someone to pray with or talk to someone at the end of the service.

Tea and coffee are provided at the end of our services. We encourage guests to go to the Visitors Coffee Point at the rear of the church where you’ll be served quicker.

The Reception Desk is the main information point in the church on Sundays and can be found as you enter the church. The Reception Desk is manned before and after each service. If you have any general questions or enquiries there will be people to try and help you. You can also pick up various pieces of literature and information about the church from this point.

The Welcome Team: You’ll notice a number of people around the building wearing distinctive yellow lanyards and name badges - these are members of our Welcome Team and will be able to help you with any questions or concerns you have...or at least try and find someone who can!

Toilets: These are located down the short flight of steps from the Reception Area when you enter the church. We also have toilets for the disabled. Please ask one of the stewards to direct you to the nearest one.