what is re: late?

If you're taking the time to read this then you probably already have as complete an idea of what this concept of "re: late" is as we do! In all honesty this has come out of recognising a need within church for something for those of us in the 18-30 age group - without knowing exactly how to meet that need!

Its fairly clear that the people in church who 5 - 10 years ago were the youth, going to the after meetings every Sunday night, and hanging out on weekends - going to each others parties etc. have kind of grown apart. There no longer the same friendships that there once were and there's probably people that you've known all your life in church and probably haven't even said hello to them on a Sunday morning since Christmas!

Equally important to us is the ability to provide something that unsaved partners or friends can come to, and be introduced to people in the church their own age without having to overcome the barrier of getting them to a church service. Where they can become part of the social group within the church without feeling pressurised to come to services. 

We see re: late as something that can hopefully build up relationships within this age group in church, and encourage fellowship with one another - pushing one another forward in our relationships with God and in service both within and outside the church. 

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