When I was young I had holidays with the Pioneer Camps at Benllech, Angelsey. They were organised by David Tryon, who had been a missionary in Africa.

Each camp lasted two weeks and, if the weather was fine, one day was set aside for a walk up Snowdon, via the Watkins Path. We descended via the Miners Path. On our honeymoon Maureen and I followed the same and, to me, familiar Watkins route up and the Miners Path down.

When our children were in their teens I took them up Snowdon, this time via the Rangers path and down the Pyg Track. Many years later, when age began to tell, Maureen and I ascended via the mountain railway train. There are other ways up to the summit of Snowdon, some easier, some with better views (on a fine day), some more challenging and some a little scary.

There are routes for all preferences and abilities.

None is better than the others – just different but all leading to the ultimate goal of the summit and everyone is a ‘climber of Snowdon’.

It is the same with Church Worship, with different service styles – some challenging, some adventurous, others comfortable like the train or familiar like Watkins Path – none better or worse, just different to suit all tastes. But all are intent in worshipping God.

Everyone is still part of the ‘church community’, made up of different congregations but all of the body of Christ.

David R. Donnison, Kendal Parish Church