Christian Life:church In Local Community

Question 1

Roles and importance of church community

Answer 1

• unites local community
• provides support and comfort when needed
• can give advice of authority such as vicar
• gives identity and belonging to people in a community

Question 2

How local church community helps

Answer 2

• centre of Christian identity-local church will organise events to bring people together.
• ecumenism-tried to break down different barriers between different denominations
• outreach work-many Christians choose to volunteer in the community
• worship through living practices - celebrates special events