The Moat House
8 Crow Lane
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1RF
What to expect when you visit RBC
Whenever you choose to visit us, you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome.
Casual dress is fine - no need to put on your best suit!
If you visit us on a Sunday morning you can expect:
A congregation of approximately 100 people
Friendly and considerate people
Parking: We do not have a car park but there is plenty of parking in Crow Lane and surrounding roads, and a car park close by. See details and map
Welcoming: A member of RBC will meet you at the door and direct you upstairs to our meeting room. A lift on the ground floor is available for those who need easy access - just ask!
Creche: A team is ready to welcome your child to creche in the main hall on the ground floor where lots of toys, dressing up, active play, drinks and biscuits are available. Stay with your child if you wish, or feel free to use the creche at any point during the meeting.
Babies: Nappy-changing facilities are available in the easy-access toilet on the ground floor. Breastfeeding is welcome, and if you want privacy there is a change room at the back of the main meeting hall, comfortable chairs in creche, or the lounge area [downstairs at the back of the shop].
Young church: All children up to the age of 11 are welcome to join the Bible Learning Together team for their own programme on Sunday mornings. See our main meetings page for more information.
Structure of the meeting: Typically on a Sunday morning everyone stays together for the first 30 minutes for singing, prayer, notices, then young church leave for their own teaching. When the children have left, the congregation is taught from the Bible. The 10am meeting usually ends before 11.30am, and all are welcome to stay for a chat over tea and coffee, and to reflect on what we have been taught. Sometimes the structure of our meeting changes - please see the main meetings page for information on times and evening meetings.
The Bible: We usually look at a whole book of the Bible over a number of weeks. The aim is to teach a message that is relevant to our daily lives as individuals and as a church family - to build us up, challenge, encourage and inspire us to follow Jesus Christ's example.
Financial offering: We do not pass an offering plate around during our meeting. There are boxes at the entrances to give anonymously if you wish. These are checked and emptied after every meeting.
