A church service in Whitstable is looking to debunk some of the stereotypes attached to Sunday services.
The Runway Service, part of St Alphege’s Church, is a new worshipping community that started back in June that looks to do something different with a more informal approach.
It is common for a church service is held in the morning, but Runway hold their services on a Sunday evening and includes contemporary worship songs, snacks, short talks and discussions.
Daniel Ralph, the church Ordinand, is hoping to ‘dispel the myths’ of Sunday services and bring more young adults closer to religion.
“Churches that are more traditional, there’s a real beauty but it’s not for everyone,” he said.
“We want to dispel some of those myths. We wanted Runway to be a place where people can rest.”
The Runway service is aimed at people between the ages of 18-40 and they are hosted once every month on a Sunday.As well as the in-person congregation, they also connect online every Wednesday evening, and it seems to be having a positive effect among its community.
Joel Samuel McGibney, an attendee at the service, said: “Churches are quite boring, especially for young people. It’s like a refresh for me.”
Emma Webb, who gives up her Sunday evening to volunteer and help run the service, added: “I love it. It brings me closer to God and brings me joy and peace.”