Blackfell Primary School

Year 5 enjoyed a visit to Hope Church. We were very surprised to see that it didn't look like churches that we have seen pictures of. It had a cafe, tables and chairs and a soft play area. We learned that the church serves the local community in lots of different ways. Gavin, the vicar, talked to us about some of the services that they have in the church. If we wanted to, we got to taste the 'bread' and grape juice used during Holy Communion and to smell the oil used during baptism. Gavin explained what happens during a typical baptism in church including the 'dunking' in water. It was very interesting to hear that he has recently carried out a baptism in the sea at Seaham!

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