Emmanuel Church is situated at the King George Road end of Silverweed Road. The church building was opened in 1961, but before that existed first as a Sunday school, meeting in the hut next to the Hook and Hatchet public house (now the Poacher's Pocket). When the hut was no longer available the Sunday school moved to a scout hut situated on land which is now part of the playing field of St Thomas More School. It was then moved to the Starlight School of Dancing where the first evening church services were held and the Church was founded.

Although Emmanuel Church is affiliated to the Congregational Federation, we welcome Christians of all denominations to join us in our informal services of praise and worship. In a congregational church, decisions are made at a church meeting where every church member is able to vote. We celebrate Communion every Sunday and our services are led by a lively worship group of musicians and singers.

Contact Details

The Church Secretary is Penny Accleton - contact no. 07811526336 - who will do her best to help you. If you have a problem you need to talk through with somebody the Deacons are available to help you. All are welcome, adults and children, to attend the services and activities at the church.

Sunday Services

Stay after the service for tea or coffee and biscuits, and a chat. We're only too happy to talk, and pray, with you.

Women's Fellowship

Monday afternoon - 2pm. There is a short service, followed by tea or coffee and cake, with an opportunity to chat. Although called the Women's Fellowship it is open to all comers.

Children's Activities

There are many children's activities regularly taking place in Emmanuel during the school term. During school holidays they are closed. Other activities also occur. Details will be given as appropriate.

Monday evening - 5.30 - 7.15pm
Brownies - for girls aged 7-10 years
Contact: Helen Masters - 01634 304743

Tuesday evening - 7pm
Guides - for girls aged 10-15 years
Contact: Gwen Howard, 77 Sussex Drive - 01634 862701

Friday evening - 5.30 - 6.45pm
Campaigners for boys and girls aged 4 - 11 years
Campaigners is a church based youth organisation which caters for children and young people of all ages. At Emmanuel Church we run two Campaigner groups every Friday evening from 5.30-6.45pm.
C club is for 4-6year olds. Kidz Zone is for 6-10year olds. These groups provide a programme of games, activities and Bible teaching.

POPPIES PRESCHOOL

Poppies Preschool is KCC Registered and OFSTED inspected, for children from 2years of age.
FREE FUNDED places are available for 3 and 4 year olds. At Poppies we provide a safe, friendly environment where children learn through play and instruction, in spacious surroundings with a large contained garden area.

Opening Times. Monday - Friday 9.00am - 11.30am
Optional Lunch Club also available Monday - Friday 11.30am -12.30pm

TODDLE INN

Toddle Inn Parent and Toddler Group opens on Tuesday afternoon in term times, from 1 - 3 pm.
We welcome babies and children from new born to preschool, along with parents, friends and family.
Come along and meet old friends or make new friends.
Cups of tea or coffee and friendly chat while children play, explore and socialize.


For information or to arrange a visit please call

Mrs Cooper - 07788555855.
(01634 302787 evenings)