Church Guide

The Christian Union isn’t a church. It’s really important to be part of a local church while at University, so that we can grow in our faith, and serve the church. We all have things to learn from older and wiser Christians and it’s important to be fed with good Bible teaching each week and enjoy the fellowship of meeting with other Christians (not just students).

Listed below are churches that the Christian Union has close links with, you will be sure to find a warm welcome at these places. Go to a few different churches to find one the suits you, but don’t spend to long looking, it’s important to settle down into a church and to get involved.

UCCF have produced a short article on choosing a church, it can be found here


Bishop Hannington Church

Bishop Hannington Church

Bishop Hannington Memorial Church

Denomination: Church of England
Address: Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NH
Sundays: 10.00 and 18.30
Avg Attendance: 300 / 100
Musical style: More traditional in mornings, more contemporary in evenings
Transport: Minibus from campus (9.20 and 17.50), or catch a number 5/5a bus
For Students: Sunday lunches, Wednesday evening Bible study, Socials, One-2-Ones, Prayer Gatherings, Mission, Opportunities to serve, Curry Night, apologetics training, Cafe nights, Away days
Contact: Martin Povey – Student Minister

Calvary Evangelical Church

Calvary Evangelical Church

Calvary Evangelical Church

Denomination: Free Church (reformed baptist)
Address: Viaduct Road, Brighton, BN1 4ND (Preston Circus)
Sundays: 11.00 and 18.30
Avg Attendance: 40
Musical style: from Praise! to Townend
Transport: very close to London Road station and no.5 bus route
For Students: very special opportunity to learn, be valued, grow, get involved and serve
Contact: Philip Wells – Elder

Christ Church Brighton

Christ Church Brighton

Christ Church Brighton

Denomination: Anglican Evangelical
Sundays: Friends & Family’- 10.30 – Dorothy Stringer School, Church in a Pub’- 19.00 – Circus Circus pub, Going Deeper – 19.00 – Salvation Army cafe
Avg Attendance: 25 + kids
Musical style: contemporary – usually acapella (musicians welcome to join)
Transport: Collection from campus by minibus. Pickup at East Slope (Sundays 10.00 and 18.40; Wednesdays 18.40)
For Students: Lots! Especially – opportunities to serve; lunches with families; Bible discipleship; encouragements to evangelism
Contact: Lou Waddington – Church Worker

Church of Christ the King

Church of Christ the King

Church of Christ the King

Denomination: Non-denominational (New Frontiers)
Address: Clarendon Centre, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ
Sundays: 9.15, 11.30 and 18.30 (usually repeat service)
Avg Attendance: 600 / 450
Musical style: Modern pop/rock
Transport: Free bus service to and from both services (see website)
For Students: midweek student services, small groups, weekends away etc.
Contact: Matt Carvel

City Coast Church

City Coast Church

City Coast Church

Denomination: Christian Outreach Centre
Address: North Street, Portslade, BN41 1DG
Sundays: 10.00 and 18.00
Transport: No. 1,1a, 2, 2a, 46, 46a or 49 bus to Boundary Road, Portslade, or get the train to Portslade.Get off the bus or train and walk towards to seafront. The last road on your right before the seafront is North Street and we’re about 200m down North Street, on your right.
Contact:

City Gate Church

City Gate Church

City Gate Church

Denomination: Pioneer Church Network
Address: 84-86 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF (above Blockbusters Video)
Sundays: 10.00 (occasionally replaced by an evening meeting so check the website for more details)
Avg Attendance: 80
Musical style: Creative Worship – variety of styles with a strong hand drumming congregational involvement
Transport: Train to London Road station or a No 25 bus. Walk to London Road shopping area, head for Preston Circus junction and look for Blockbusters!
For Students: Lunches in the autumn term and Fusion Cell Groups
Contact:

Holland Road Baptist Church

Holland Road Baptist Church

Holland Road Baptist Church

Denomination: Baptist
Address: 71 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JN (Palmeira Square)
Sundays: 10.30 and 18.30
Avg Attendance: 350 / 120
Musical style: Contemporary, lively, traditional….blend!
Transport: Buses: 1A, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 25, 49
For Students: Student lunches, small groups, link families and many opportunities to serve
Contact: Jonny Holman – Student Worker

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