Christ Church Swanley

United Reformed Church
Congregation: 40 adults (8 under 18)

We are a bible-believing Holy Spirit-led church that is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus.

Our warm welcoming family ranges from 0-90+ years, from countries across the world, and from all walks of life. You will be most welcome here!

We believe in…

The one true God who lives eternally in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world.

We believe in the power of prayer to heal and restore and encourage everyone to seek out the gifts of the Holy Spirit which are as much a part of today as when Jesus was on the earth.

Venue Location

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Christ Church Swanley
High Street
Swanley
Kent
BR8 8AF

Contacts & Social Media

Christ Church Centre
Kingswood Avenue
Swanley
Kent
BR8 8AN
01322 665024

Travel & Parking:

Bus Links 233 and 477 By Road - M20 (junction 1, A20 and M25 (junction 3) close by. Our church is situated on the High Street (B2173). Ample parking on Kingswood Avenue and Park Road (public car park) By train - Swanley railway station is 10 minutes walk (Oyster cards accepted)

Accessibility:

Languages:
English
Facilities:
Accessible worship area, Dedicated wheelchair space, Hearing loop, Reserved parking, Accessible toilet, Baby friendly, PA system

Worship & Services

We all gather at 10.30am every Sunday in church for a time of sung worship before our youth move to their respective Sunday school groups (week 2 and 4). On the second and fourth Sunday we also offer an Early Morning Service from 8.45am - 9.30am.

Early Morning Service
Sunday, 08:45
On the second and fourth Sunday of each month (except through December) we hold an earlier service which includes Holy Communion.
Morning Worship
Sunday, 10:30
On the first Sunday of the month our service is an All-Age Family Worship Service. On the second and fourth Sunday of the month our morning service includes Holy Communion. On the third and fifth Sunday of the month our morning service includes an extended time of Prayer Ministry. Junior church (Sunday School) runs concurrently on the 2nd and 4th Sunday.
Hymns & Songs:
We love praising our God with both modern contemporary worship songs and traditional hymns.
Main Bible:
New International Version

Affiliations

We are part of the United Reformed Church, linked to the Kent & East Sussex Synod Area (KESSA). Also, part of Churches Together in Swanley & District

Outreach, Activities & Ministries

Local Outreach & Community Activities
We run a weekly Carer Toddler group for pre-schoolers open to everyone in our community.

Our mid-week youth group is open to children of all faiths and none. A place to let off steam and have fun!

We actively support our local Foodbank and look for visible ways we can make our community a brighter and better place to be - like running regular litter picks and joining with the town council on their annual spring clean of the towns public spaces.

Our Community Action group organise events throughout the year and we are encouraged to invite friends and family outside the church to join for a meal, quiz, breakfast, etc.

We encourage everyone in our town to join us at one of our Christmas Services, through a personalised Christmas card delivered by members of our church throughout Swanley and at Easter we join with other churches in our area, meeting in the town centre, giving out hot cross buns and tracts on the real meaning of Easter.
Other Activities & Ministries
We hold weekly prayer meetings, a monthly healing centre, soaking sessions through our Enounter gatherings, and we also operate a Prayer Chain run via text and phone for those needing urgent, immediate prayer.

Youth & Young People

Under 18s
0-18
There is junior church (Sunday School) unless it is our Sunday for all-age worship when the church meet together as one big family. Our teens also have a weekly get together over Zoom in the evening and there is a youth club for pre-teens and older primary age children who meet mid-week.
We hold a Messy church event 4 times a year for primary school age children and for those with pre-school children we have a weekly carer and toddler session and also run a creche on Sunday mornings during the worship service.
18-30s
18-30
We have a number of house groups who meet fortnightly for adults of all ages, and regular social gatherings are arranged throughout the year.