A Very Warm Welcome 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit on a Sunday morning, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect. You are also welcome to visit the church building during the week. It is normally open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.

Where and When: We meet at Otley Parish Church (map here) for our main Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. On-street parking is limited, but there is a public (free) car park, opposite the church, on Burras Lane. Nearby is Sainsbury's who also allow free parking up to 4 hours. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the 10:30am service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply to look around. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a hearing loop for anyone who needs it. For the main service there are no service books since everything is displayed on screen. Do let us know if you find this difficult since we aim to have some large print material available. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. We have flexible seating and can accommodate wheelchair users to suit their needs. There is a disabled toilet and baby change facilities in the south entrance foyer and further toilets up the stairs.

What about my children?

One sevice a month (3rd Sunday) is usually all-age where everyone is together and the format is child friendly. For other Sundays we have special provision for children and young people:

• Sunday Club - Separate groups for those from age 1 to the end of primary school
• OPC Youth - For those in school years 7 to 13

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome and the opening song before they are invited to go to their various groups. Children going out need to be registered before the service as part of our child safety policy.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up later in the service when an announcement is given.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet in the week, some during the day and some evening. Check out Small Groups and see if this is something you would like to join in with. Also look at information about Church Activities and Interest Groups to see if there is anything you fancy.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team here.

We also run the following ministries:

• Open House
• Pastoral Care

Vicar of Otley Parish Church

Rev Aaron Kennedy

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.