The Net Church is part of the Church of England based in Huddersfield. We are a 'network' church which means we do not operate through a parish like most Church of England churches, but aim to work through networks of relationships.
The Western World is best described as a 'network' society. This is a fundamental change; the emergence of a new social structure. [people] are connecting. through the networks in which they live rather than through the place they live."
The primary network we operate within at The Net is friendships through our work, social life or interests. But we have also identified a number of other networks such as sport and the Internet where we can have an influence. Without a geographical 'parish' we need to be creative in the ways we connect with people.
The driving force for the church has always been mission. We wanted to create a church that would connect with the majority of people in Huddersfield who have no contact with any religious institution. We do not want to grow by attracting people from other churches to a trendy service, but through non-Christians coming to a life-changing faith in Jesus. Our aim has always been to connect people with Jesus in relevant ways. We aim to help those outside the church deal with the realities of everyday life, exploring the big questions in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
For more information on what The Net is about, please explore the site further, or alternatively visit our forum.