We’re all different!
At Smithton Church, we know that larger gatherings can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help everyone feel comfortable, we offer a dedicated Quiet Room where you can still be part of the service via a live TV feed.
You’ll find the Quiet Room on the right-hand side as you enter the auditorium. If you need any assistance, just speak to a member of our Welcome Team – they’ll be happy to help.
Our aim is to support you in whatever way you need, so you can feel relaxed and fully able to take part.
We also have a thriving children’s ministry and do our best to support those with additional needs. Please don’t hesitate to talk to us – we’re here for you.
What we believe
We believe that the Bible clearly teaches us about God’s plan for the world, about the root cause of all of the problems and challenges in life (sin), and that God sent his son Jesus to the world with a message of forgiveness, and a promise that He has done all that is necessary to save us from sin and its consequences.
Smithton Church is part of the Free Church of Scotland, which believes three main truths:
- Firstly, we believe there is only one God who is at the same time three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All three are equal, yet remain one God.
- Secondly, we believe that Jesus Christ was and is the eternal Son of God; that, as God and man, he was born into this world to die for our sins; that he rose again after three days, ascended to heaven and will one day return to raise the dead and judge the world.
- Thirdly, we believe the Bible to be the perfect and true Word of God and relevant in every age. The message we teach is that, by God’s grace and power, through trusting in and submitting to Jesus as Lord, all our wrongdoing is forgiven and we receive the gift of new and everlasting life.
As a Church, our beliefs are summarised in the Westminster Confession of Faith. Written in the 1640s, the Confession sets out what the Bible teaches in a clear summary, and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms put the same teaching into questions and answers, making it easier to learn.
Useful Links:
Our VisionFree Church of Scotland (opens in a new tab)Westminster Confession of Faith (opens in a new tab)Westminster Shorter Catechism (opens in a new tab)Westminster Larger Catechism (opens in a new tab)