Low Church

The term Low Church refers to certain traditions in a range of Christian churches where an emphasis is put on evangelising, proselytising, and being 'born again'. Traditionally a pejorative term, it is used to denote churches which take on a more Protestant nature.

As a general rule of thumb, and in contrast with their High Church counterparts, Low Churches normally have an open plan, and have altars facing the people. Perhaps the most obvious difference is that Low Churches often lack decoration, as it is believed by Low Church members that decoration distracts from the worship of God. They also have less emphasis on ritual, and on the Communion itself.

Examples of Low Churches in the Kingdom

 * St. Olave's Church, Alain
 * St. Saviour's Church, Blackabbey