WaterWays Vineyard Church Frome
We are changing our name from West Wilts Vineyard to WaterWays Vineyard so that we can become a church that is a blessing to the region. You can catch up on the announcement of the name change and what it means on the video below, or read the FAQs here and at the end of this page.
Our first site is going to be in Frome, upcoming date are below.
Dates for Gathering in Frome
As we take our first steps to meeting together in Frome, the dates and locations may change, so please keep an eye on this page for dates and locations. In time, we plan to meet weekly.
Until we are ready to officially launch the new site in Frome all events will be taster sessions, so please feel free to come and have a look, we would love to meet you.
Some FAQs
Q: Why are we changing our name?
A: To reflect our vision of being a regional church that multiplies, with the name symbolising the flow of the Holy Spirit and our commitment to making disciples across the region beyond West Wiltshire
Q: When will the name change officially take effect?
A: Sometime in the autumn term, after completing legal processes with the charities commission, banks, and updating websites.
Q: What does the name symbolise spiritually?
A: It represents the river of God's Spirit (from Ezekiel 47), Jesus as the Way, and our call to be transformational in our region.
Q: What does the "s" in WaterWays mean?
A: The "s" represents our commitment to multiplying - making disciples who make disciples and expanding to more places in the region.
Q: Are we still part of the Vineyard movement?
A: Yes, we remain committed to the Vineyard Movement, which is why "Vineyard" remains in our name.
Q: Will our website and contact details change?
A: The new website will be wwv.church, but the old website will still work during the transition.
Q: What's the difference between multi-site and church planting?
A: Church planting involves sending a group of people to start a completely new, independent church. Multi-site means we remain one church meeting in multiple locations, with central leadership and governance.
Q: Could a multi-site location become a church plant in the future?
A: Yes, over time, some multi-site locations may develop into full church plants as they grow and become more established.
Q: Who will lead these new sites?
A: Each site will have local leadership, but will remain under the overall leadership of the senior pastors (Mark and Meghan).
Q: Are we changing our core mission?
A: No, we remain committed to discovering full life in Jesus, gathered around Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and living with the Father's purpose. The new name simply helps us do that more effectively.