Frequently asked questions

We meet every Sunday at 11.00 at Dronningens gate 10, in the heart of Moss town centre. The entrance is on the pedestrian street. The service usually lasts around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Afterwards, you are welcome to join us for free food, coffee and a chat in the café.

Yes. You are welcome whether you believe, have doubts, follow another faith or are simply curious. You do not need to be a member or know anyone beforehand.

We sing together, pray and listen to a message from the Bible. On some Sundays we share communion, and there is often an opportunity to receive prayer. You can sit and listen or take part as much as you wish. No one is asked to introduce themselves.

No. Both the service and the food and coffee afterwards are free. We usually take an offering to support the church's work, but giving is entirely voluntary. You are equally welcome either way.

We have 18 free parking spaces at Svaebakken 2 for those attending the Sunday service. From the car park, walk to the main entrance on the pedestrian street in Dronningens gate.

The “Directions and parking” page has a map, walking directions and alternative parking options.

Yes. The main entrance from the pedestrian street has step-free access all the way into the main hall. There are stairs to children's church. We also have a toddler room, a baby changing room and space for pushchairs in the back row of the main hall. Please contact us before your visit if you need any adjustments.

Of course. Pastor Thomas can answer questions about faith and the church, while Linda and the welcome team can help with the practical details of your visit.

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Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We have no dress code. You will meet people in both everyday clothes and more dressed-up outfits.

Children's church is for children aged 3 to 12, with Bible stories, singing, games and activities. The children join us in the main hall at the start and then go to their own programme. Parents are welcome to come along.

For the youngest children, we have a toddler room with toys, an audio feed and a glass wall overlooking the main hall. You can follow the service while the children play.

Yes. All main leaders in our children's and youth ministries have provided police clearance certificates. We follow the Norwegian Pentecostal movement's guidelines for safe churches. Please contact us if you have questions or would like to tell us about anything your child needs.

Youth Alive is for young people aged 13 and over. We meet on Fridays in odd-numbered weeks at 19.00 for a devotional, activities, food and time together. In even-numbered weeks, there are boys' and girls' connect groups on Thursdays at 18.30. We do not meet during school holidays.

Marcus Dahl Hansen and Hannah Dahl Hansen are the contacts for our youth ministry. See the programme for upcoming gatherings.

Tentro is a confirmation programme in the free church tradition, combining teaching about faith with community and shared experiences. The year ends with a special celebration service.

The next group is for those starting 9th grade in autumn 2027. You do not need to be a Christian, baptised or a member to take part. You can find information and registration on the Tentro page.

A connect group is a smaller community where we meet in each other's homes for food, conversation about faith and everyday life, Bible reading and prayer. It is a good way to get to know others.

Anita Barmen will be happy to help you find a group. You can contact her on 924 38 702.

Yes. We have a connect group for young women in their 20s and 30s, led by Tharcile Ntwari, and a separate group for young men in the same age range, led by Thomas Hansen.

Please get in touch if you would like to join or find out more.

Word of Life Bible School Moss is a part-time Bible school that meets on Wednesdays from 18.30–21.10 during the school year. Teaching is in Norwegian and English, at the church and online.

The Bible school is suitable both for those who are new to faith and those who have been Christians for a long time. You can find more information and registration on the Bible school page.

We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, our Saviour and Lord. He became human and showed us God's love. Through his death and resurrection, he opened the way to forgiveness, new life and fellowship with God.

Believing in Jesus means putting your trust in him and receiving him as Saviour and Lord. We believe that salvation is a gift from God, given by grace. You do not need to earn God's love or put your whole life in order before turning to him.

Yes. You do not need to have all the answers to explore the Christian faith. You are welcome to listen, ask questions and get to know us at your own pace. We would be happy to talk with you about faith and the things that are hard to understand.

Yes. You can speak with us after the service or contact us beforehand, whatever you believe. We are happy to listen and pray with you about what you are going through. Receiving prayer is voluntary. We ask before placing a hand on you when we pray.

You can start by speaking to Jesus in your own words. Tell him that you want forgiveness and wish to follow him. The prayer on the “Who is Jesus?” page may help.

Please get in touch with us. We want to listen, answer your questions and help you take your next steps with Bible reading, prayer, community and baptism. You can also receive a free Bible.

We believe that all believers can experience being filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, as the first Christians did on the day of Pentecost. This gives us power to live as Christians and share our faith in Jesus.

Our statement of faith describes speaking in tongues as the outward sign of baptism in the Holy Spirit. We would be happy to pray with you if you would like to learn more or seek this experience.

Speaking in tongues is prayer or praise to God in a language a person has not learned, given by the Holy Spirit. You may hear people praying in tongues in a Pentecostal church.

You do not need to speak in tongues to be a Christian, attend our services or become a member here. We receive salvation through faith in Jesus.

Yes. We believe that Jesus still heals, so we pray for those who are ill. Receiving prayer is voluntary. We also thank God for doctors and medicine, and we do not ask anyone to stop medical treatment.

We do not understand everything, and we do not always see the change we pray for. We will continue to pray, offer support and carry one another's burdens. We believe that God is good and near, even when life is difficult.

We are an evangelical Pentecostal free church in the heart of Moss town centre. The church is part of both the Livets Ord movement and the Pentecostal movement in Norway. Jesus and the Bible are at the centre of our faith and life.

The church was founded as Filadelfia Moss in 1929. After a two-year process, the congregation decided on 9 April 2026 to become part of the Livets Ord movement and take the name Livets Ord Moss.

It is the same church, with a long history in Moss. You can read more about its history and the name change on the “About the church” page.

“We want to be a church that follows Jesus by putting others first, so that people can meet God and experience his love through us.”

We call our vision The 10.45 Church. The name connects Jesus' words about serving others in Mark 10:45 with our gathering at 10.45 before the service. At that time, we pray together, encourage those who will be serving and prepare to welcome everyone who comes.

Our work is funded by voluntary donations from members and friends, as well as public grants as a registered faith community. The accounts are presented to the congregation each year.

Donations make services, children's and youth ministry, community and mission possible. Giving is entirely voluntary. You can read more on the “Make a donation” page.

We practise believers' baptism. This means that someone who has personally come to faith in Jesus is baptised by full immersion in water, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

If you would like to be baptised, we first have a conversation about faith and what baptism means. Baptism is free and usually takes place during a service.

We believe that baptism goes together with personal faith and repentance. We therefore encourage those who were baptised as infants to be baptised as believers.

We would be happy to talk with you about this, with respect for your background and your questions.

Membership is for those who believe in Jesus, have been baptised as believers and wish to belong to the church. Contact Pastor Thomas, and we will talk together about faith and what membership involves.

You are welcome at services, connect groups and the café without being a member. Take the time you need to get to know us.

At communion, we share bread and non-alcoholic wine in remembrance of Jesus' death for us. We share communion regularly during our services.

Communion is for everyone who believes in Jesus, whichever church you belong to. You are free to choose not to take part.