The 12-Steps & Their Biblical Comparisons

1. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviours, that our lives had become unmanageable.

“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” (Romans 7:18)

2. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13)

3. We made a decision to turn our wills and our lives over to the care of God.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship.” (Romans 12:1)

4. We made a fearless and searching moral inventory of ourselves.

“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:40)

5. We admitted to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” (James 5:16)

6. We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

“Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10)

7. We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

8. We made a list of all those persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 16:31)

9. We made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

“Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift at the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)

10. We continue to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.

“So if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12)

11. We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us, and power to carry that out.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16)

12. Having had a spiritual experience as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practise these principles in all our affairs.

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself; or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

Key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the kids at church?
Is there anything for teenagers?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
Are there any more useful links?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

We are "One Church in Two Locations" and meet every Sunday at 10:30am at both of our buildings.

Moor Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3SU and Princess Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2NR

We have limited parking at Moor Street and sadly there is no dedicated parking at Princess Street, you will need to find street parking nearby, but there is usually parking not too far away and we would encourage you to plan to arrive in time to find a space.

More details can be found on our locations page.

What should I expect when I visit?

You will receive a very warm welcome at both of our locations, and our Welcome Teams will be happy help and answer your questions.

Each week our services have a time of sung worship, communion and a Bible based message relevant to today. We encourage our congrgeation to participate and so there is usually opportunity to pray, be prayed for, and share words of encouragement.

Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits are served before the morning service at Princess Street and after the service at Moor Street. Both venues offer plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the kids at church?

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service in both congregations so we can worship together, before going out to their own age related activities. We do ask that for safeguarding reasons, children are pre-registered when you arrive.

Moor Street

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We have a fantastic Sunday based Church for Kids programme that runs in our community centre building (The Corner) across the road from the main building. We ask parents to accompany their children across the road, and also to pick them up once the service has finished. Every Sunday we offer:

Creche (0 months to 3 years) in our small family room at the rear of the main church building
Little Stars (3-5 years - Pre-School age)
Shooting Stars (5-7 years - Infant School age)
Comets (8-11 years - Junior School age)

Princess Street

Our children's work runs in a room behind the main worship area in the same building as the main congregation, and every Sunday we offer a single 5-11 year olds group

Is there anything for Youth?

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Our Youth Work, Limitless, runs at our Moor Street congregation, and is for 11-16's. As with Kids Church the youth join with the main congregation to begin with before leaving part way through the service to their own age related activity.

Their programme varies week to week; usually they meet in the room behind the platform in the main building, apart from on the second Sundays when they join with the Church for Kids in The Corner building, and on fourth Sundays they saty in the main congregation adn are encouraged to get involved.

Is there a dress code?

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

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

Useful Links

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I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them.

Please feel free to contact us.

If you want to know who is who at the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.