The church in the local community (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Role of local church beyond worship building
Role of local church beyond worship building
Central hub bringing people together, providing vital support
How many essential functions does local church fulfill?
How many essential functions does local church fulfill?
Four
Local church function: Uniting community
Local church function: Uniting community
Creates bonds & shared purpose, brings different groups together
Local church function: Support & comfort
Local church function: Support & comfort
Provides practical help & emotional support during difficult times
Local church function: Giving advice
Local church function: Giving advice
Guidance from Christian teachings & biblical principles through leaders
Local church function: Identity & belonging
Local church function: Identity & belonging
Creates Christian identity & helps people understand their place
Jesus' command in Matthew 22:39
Jesus' command in Matthew 22:39
Love your neighbour as yourself
Matthew 18:20 promise about gathering
Matthew 18:20 promise about gathering
Where 2-3 gather in my name, there am I with them
What do church food banks provide?
What do church food banks provide?
Basic provisions like tinned and dried foods
Examples of church outreach work
Examples of church outreach work
Street volunteers, school support, crisis response chaplains
When do street outreach teams typically work?
When do street outreach teams typically work?
Friday and Saturday nights
Living practices of church community
Living practices of church community
Baptisms, marriages, funerals marking life milestones