Countess Free Church

Main Meetings:

Sun 10:30 Whole Church Gathering
We come together to be in God's presence with each other, to affirm and encourage each other, to care and pray for each other, to learn together, to be energised with direction, vision and challenge, and to be with each other.

Denomination:

Baptist, Free

Hymns & songs:

Contemporary music led by a band

Under 18s:

Helping our children and young people grow to love Jesus, serving and follow Him. Children and youth split into age groups at our Sunday gatherings. Youth also meet for peer led Bible Studies, have Friday pizza/games/film nights, and an informal mentoring program. Parent and Toddler Group mid-week.

18-30s:

Mentoring, leadership development

Local outreach & community activities:

Community Engagement is one of our key things. In collaboration with other churches we have founded and help run Ely Foodbank, local CAP Debt centre, chaplaincy into the secondary school, hosting a cafe for recovery from drug/alcohol abuse. In addition we have an initiative that includes people with Adult Learning Disabilities. We also run specials for secondary school age girls and boys, as well as other events that are accessible to people who have never attended a church service.

Other activities & ministries:

Links to local Youth for Christ, and for further afield - Sierra Leone

Leaders:

Karl Relton - minister Helen Atkinson - elder

Affiliations & links:

Countess of Huntingdon Connexion, Baptist Union, Evangelical Alliance

Main Bible:

New International Version

Average Congregation:

60 adults
30 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly, Hearing loop, PA system

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Satyajit ( Sat ) Deodhar

Office Address:

10 Chapel Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1AD

Office Telephone:

01353 662396