New to Church?
Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope this helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.
Key information about the church...
When & where does the church meet?
Sunday services are at 9:30am, 11:15am and 7:15pm.
If driving, parking can get quite chaotic - especially when arriving for the 11:15am service when the 9:30am service may still be emptying! Our Sports Cage immediately before the church has the most parking spaces - turn right soon after turning into Banstead Road. Other possibilies are the main car park for disabled parking - turn right after Sports Court and the main church building, parking on Banstead Road (including the red line on Sundays) plus other local roads.
Aim to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for parking, walk to church and finding your seat.
Other services are:
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School of Ministry training for Christian life Sundays 6pm
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Cameo informal service for older people Tuesdays 10:30am
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Jigsaws for adults with learning difficulties Sundays 3pm, 5 per year
We meet at:
Banstead Road
Purley
Surrey
CR8 3EA
You can see a map on our contact us page.
What should I expect when I visit the church?
Expect a very warm welcome particularly from our Host Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you where to go. There will be approx 30 mins of worship songs, a short time of prayer and an offering collection (please don't feel you have to give). After the notices one of our pastors will give a sermon and there will be a chance to respond/receive prayer at the end of the service.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are served following morning services, and before the evening service. This gives time to meet and catch up with other people.
What do children and young people do?
There are groups for children at both morning services, groups for young people are at the 11:15am service.
Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship together for the first part of the morning. An announcement is made when the children need to go to their groups. You will need to go with your children and register them the first time they attend.
Tumblers 6 months to 2 years old - children under 6 months are welcome but should be accompanied by their parent/carer
Scramblers 2-4 years old
Explorers School Years R/1/2
Adventurers School Years 3/4/5
Young people's groups are held in the youth centre at the United Reformed Church (URC), which is just down the road. Meet at the URC from 11am or ask someone from the Host Team to take you there.
Live Loud School Years 6/7/8
Vibe girls in School Years 9/10/11/12/13
The Big Picture boys in School Years 9/10/11/12/13
For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under Church Life.
Is there a dress code?
No. Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.
Will I have to join in?
Not at all. You are free to simply observe or participate as much or as little as you want to.
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I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?
Please feel free to contact us.
If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.