As part of a Deanery wide initiative, in 2022 we jointly ran the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith course, in which members of local churches could learn and share their own experiences of inclusion/exclusion and explored how we can ensure that all people feel unconditionally welcomed in our churches.

In January 2023, following four months discussion by the PCC, we officially joined the Inclusive Church network and the clergy and others have been engaging with our local LGBTQIA+ community whenever the opportunity arises. We have met members of the community during Surrey Pride events as well as visiting churches in Reading and Guildford who are part of the Open Table fellowship network.

At our Christmas Tree Festivals in Dec 2023 and 2024 we had a 'Pride Tree' with which we symbolically emphasised that members of the LGBTQIA+ community are always welcome here and are integral part of our church family.

In 2025 the PCC formally accepted the use of the new Prayers of Love and Faith within existing services. These prayers will enable us to bless, pray with and for any couple who loves one another, and wishes to give thanks for and mark their love in faith before God. If you are interested in this, please do contact the clergy.

We have level access to the church and church centre, as well as an accessible parking space enabling easy wheelchair accessibility to the building. Accessible toilets are provided in the church centre with easy, level access from the church itself. There is also a baby change station within the accessible toilet, and toilet seats and steps for younger children.

Large print copies of service sheets etc. are provided in our regular services, and a hearing loop is in operation (compatible hearing aids are required).
Whilst we may change posture (seated, standing, or kneeling) during our services everyone is encouraged to adopt a posture that enables them to worship – whether that is remaining seated, or moving around the church.

Gluten free bread is available at Communion, and we have oat milk available during refreshments; allergens and dietary needs are taken into account at catered events.

We live stream our services on YouTube for those unable to attend in person, whether due to illness, disability or conditions such as anxiety, agoraphobia, etc. Our visiting team and pastoral assistants will make pastoral visits and take communion to those unable to attend in person.

We recognise that for many neurodivergent people, clear expectations can be helpful. We provide service sheets for the majority of our services which enable everyone to know what is coming next, and with clear suggestions around sitting/standing etc. When services use the projector and scree, the slides indicate progress through the service and what is coming next.

Some of our services are more formal and predictable, for example our 8am traditional communion; some are reflective such as our monthly evening Taize prayer; whilst our monthly All Age Worship and Messy Church services are more informal and interactive. We hope that the range of styles will help everyone to find something which helps them worship.

Economic issues can be a hindrance to people feeling comfortable worshiping in a church environment. To address this, we have taken several measures.

Collections are not taken during the service so those struggling economically are not put under pressure or coerced. Many events and groups e.g. playgroup operate by donation rather than a charge. We do not want cost to be a barrier.

A discretionary fund for those in economic difficulty is also available, please contact the clergy or a churchwarden.