What Is Christianity?

The message at the heart of Christianity is pretty simple. On these 2-3 minute videos, find out what it's all about. Turn on your speakers!

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Who is Jesus?

CEM-Who-is-Jesus He’s the Christ. The King who God himself had promised to send, who would put everything right by setting up a kingdom of justice and love. He’s also the Son of God. God himself, entering the world as a human being. Jesus proved who he was by what he did. He healed people. He calmed storms. He raised the dead.

By doing these things, the King was giving a glimpse of life in his kingdom. A perfect place, with no suffering, fear or death. It’s the world we all want.

Why did Jesus come? To be rejected

But many people rejected Jesus. They thought they’d be happier making their own rules and living outside his kingdom. This rejection of the King is something we all do. Jesus called it sin.

It damages our lives and will eventually leave us separated from the joy of being in the kingdom.

God won’t let those who reject the King live with him. So we face what Jesus called hell. An existence without anything good, forever.

Why did Jesus come? To be killed

People rejected the King so violently that they killed him by nailing him to a cross. But his death wasn't a mistake by God – it was a masterstroke.

On the cross, Jesus was cut off from God’s friendship and goodness. He chose to experience hell – so that we don’t have to. The sinless King died to take the punishment sin deserves.

Jesus was opening the way into his kingdom.

Why did Jesus come? To rise again

Three days after his execution, his tomb was found to be empty. Over the next few weeks many ate with Jesus. Dozens spoke with him. Hundreds saw him. Jesus the King could not be contained by death.

He had risen!

What does is mean for us?

CEM-What-does-it-mean-for-us So, today, right now, Jesus is inviting people to come into his kingdom. He tells us to repent and believe the good news.

Repent means to turn around, to live with Jesus in charge instead of ourselves. Believe means to trust that Jesus has done everything we need to give us a place in his kingdom.

Living with Jesus as King isn't easy. His followers will be rejected, just as he was. But they also live a life of deep security, satisfaction, and joy, knowing God and his forgiveness, being helped by his Spirit, and looking forward to the King’s return, when he will finally establish his loving kingdom forever.

Jesus offers all this to anyone and everyone who repents and believes.

How about you?

Questions?

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Planning your Visit

Welcome! We're so glad that you've found us online. It may be that you've never been to church before and are looking to connect with God or have some questions answered. It may be that you have moved to Buxton or the surrounding area and are looking for a church to join. It may be that you're visiting or on holiday. Whatever the case, you are most welcome to join us at our services.

Below is some information to help you as you plan a visit.

When and where does the church meet?

Our Sunday services start at 10am and 6pm. Rather like going to the cinema or to a football match, we recommend arriving about 10 minutes before the service starts, so you have time to find a seat and get settled before we begin.

We meet at:
Trinity Church Buxton,
Hardwick Mount,
Buxton,
SK17 6PR.

You can see a map on our contact us page.

There is parking available in our car park for those with blue badges. There is also plenty of on-street parking around us. Just remember to double-check any parking restrictions. Click here to see a map of where you can park on a Sunday.

Accessibility: Trinity has wheelchair/pushchair access and a hearing loop. There are large-print Bibles and service sheets available, and a disabled toilet both in the main building and in the downstairs hall. Please let one of the Welcome Team know when you arrive if there is any way in which we can assist you, or if you prefer, get in touch before your visit.

What should I expect when I visit?

You will be welcomed at the main door and given a copy of the service sheet and a Bible. This should tell you everything you need to know about what will be happening during our meeting, but please feel free to ask the welcomers any questions you may have. Please sit anywhere you like.

During our services...

we sing a mixture of traditional hymns and contemporary Christian songs.
someone reads aloud a section from the Bible and the minister then gives a talk (called a sermon) teaching us from God's word.
we pray together - someone leads this from the front.
once a month, we share communion together.

After the service, we continue meeting together over tea/coffee & biscuits. It's a great time to get to know one another better.

I've got children. What's on for them on Sunday mornings?

We are a church of all ages, and babies & children are most welcome. We know that little ones make noise and can find it hard to sit still, so please don't worry about how your children might behave. During the main teaching part of the service, we have a crèche for 0-4s, Trinity Kids group for children in YR-Y6, and Pathfinders for those in Y7-Y9. Once a month, we have an All-Age service, where everyone stays together in church for the service.

If your child has additional needs, please either get in touch with us before you visit or speak to one of the welcomers when you arrive, so we can know the best way to care for him/her.

Click the link to find out more our children's work and youth work.

Will I have to join in with everything?

Not at all! If you are still exploring who Jesus is and why he matters, please feel free to just sit and listen or to join in with the parts of the service you feel able to.

Is there a dress code?

No. Please just be yourself and come in your 'normal' clothes.

I still have questions.

If you've got questions or if there are ways we can help make it easier for you come along, do contact us. We'd love to hear from you.