Locally and worldwide

Mission is central to who we are. We believe God's love is meant to flow outward, to our neighbours in Tewkesbury and to people around the world.

We give. 10% of everything given to the church goes straight back out to mission. Our Mission Team meets every month to pray and decide where that money goes, and to invite mission speakers to share what God is doing elsewhere. We support several organisations regularly and make one-off gifts to many more, including those standing with persecuted Christians around the world.

We serve here. Mission starts on our own doorstep. More than 30 community groups use our building each week, bringing over 700 people through the doors. See our Community page.

Get involved. Come to an event (our Big Family Quiz on 14 November is in aid of Tearfund), join the Mission Team, or simply ask us where your giving goes. Get in touch.

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VILLAGE OF HOPE & GRACE

Village of Hope and Grace is a mission work caring for orphaned children in rural villages in Tanzania.

Pete, Anita and Grace Ireland from the fellowship travelled to Tanzania in Summer 2008 and have been working to help the orphaned children ever since.

Without help the orphans plight is hopeless, but it is amazing how lots of love can help transform lives.

Click here to visit Village of Hope and Grace Website and find out how!

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, we hope it has helped you find out a little bit more about us.

Thinking of visiting? We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, but we understand it can be daunting visiting a church for the first time. Hopefully, the following information can put you at ease.

We don’t have a dress code, so you don’t need to wear anything special, just what you like to wear. We want you to feel comfortable.

You won't be put on the spot. No one will ask you to stand up, introduce yourself or say anything. Join in with as much or as little as you like.

You don't need to bring anything. There's a collection during one of the songs, but we don’t expect visitors to contribute, it is for those who already call this their church home.

Where and When

We meet at the church building on Sunday mornings. The service starts at 10.30am, and it's worth arriving 10-15 minutes early on your first visit so you've got time to park and find a seat without rushing. There are also drinks and pastries available before the service starts.

Someone from our Welcome Team will be at the door to say hello. Ask them anything: where the loos are, where to sit, what happens next. It's what they're there for.

If you'd rather ease in gently, a light breakfast is served from 9.45am, and there's tea, coffee and biscuits afterwards.

Accessibility. There's wheelchair access, an accessible toilet in the main foyer, and a sound loop. Just mention it to the Welcome Team when you arrive and they'll get you set up.

What happens in the service

It runs for about 75 minutes and it's fairly relaxed. Someone welcomes everyone, our band leads a few songs, and there's a short all-age slot before the children head off to their groups. We then have some more singing, a bit of news about what's going on in church life, and a talk from one of our leaders - based around the Bible and relevant to everyday life.

We finish with a final song. If you'd like someone to pray with you afterwards, there'll be people available at the front – but this is entirely up to you. Otherwise, stay for a coffee and a chat. There's no rush to leave.

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What about my children?

Very welcome, and we've got something for every age:

Crèche - 0 to 3 years (little ones under 6 months stay with you)
Children's Church - 4 years and up
Young People - 13 years and up

Children start off in the service with you for the singing and the all-age slot, then someone will announce it's time for the groups and point everyone the right way. In their groups they'll get Bible stories, music, crafts, games, drama, and a snack and a drink.

All our leaders are DBS-checked and safeguarding trained, and you're very welcome to go along with your child if that feels more comfortable - plenty of parents do on their first visit. Just come and collect them from their group once the service ends.

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Beyond Sunday

Life Groups. Sundays are a good place to meet people, but it's usually in smaller groups that you actually get to know them. Our Life Groups meet through the week — some afternoons, some evenings — to chat, pray and look out for each other. Have a look and see if one fits or let us know and we'll introduce you to a leader who'd be glad to invite you along.

Getting stuck in. If you feel that you would like to make this your home church, getting involved in a team is the best way to get to know everyone. We have loads of teams: welcome, coffee, tech, kids' work, youth work, admin and so much more. You might have a load of experience, or would like to learn a new skill, either way, chat to me and I can help you find you a place.

During the week. Everyone's welcome at our Coffee Morning (Wednesday mornings) and Luke's Lunch (Tuesday lunchtimes) - you don't need to come on a Sunday first.

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Paul Bennett

Church Leader

If you would like to find out a little more about the church before visiting us on a Sunday, I can usually be found at the church on a Wednesday from 10am-2pm. I am around other times, but this is an opportunity to drop in unannounced to see me. If you can’t make this time, use the contact page and I can get in touch with you.

Best Wishes