Christ Central Church
- Main Meetings:
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Sun 10:00 Shore Avenue Congregation (Milton / Baffins)
Our Shore Avenue Congregation meets on Shore Avenue in Milton/Baffins, PO4 8NB. Separate ministry for: Crèche (0-2), Kids and Youth (secondary school age). Service is followed by tea and coffee. Sun 10:30 PO1 Congregation Sunday Meeting
Our PO1 Congregation meet at the John Pounds Centre on Queen Street, PO1 3HN. Separate ministry for: Crèche (0-2), Discoverers (2-school age), Kids (primary school age) and Youth (secondary school age). Service followed by tea and coffee. - Denomination:
- Evangelical, Newfrontiers
- Hymns & songs:
- Contemporary worship and hymns.
- Under 18s:
- Crèche (0-2), Discoverers (2-school age), Kids (primary school age), and Youth (up to 16). Kids Zoom during the service, email for log in details.
- 18-30s:
- All our activities in the church are designed for people of any age to enjoy together as a family. We have a large student group and work hard to ensure they feel integrated as key members of the church.
- Local outreach & community activities:
- Our mission is to bring hope and to share truth, in, around and beyond the city of Portsmouth. Our members do this in their everyday lives whether at the school gate, in the workplace or with their family and friends. In addition we serve our local community where we meet through a hamper programme at Christmas, a gardening outreach project in the spring and taking part in the community carnival in the summer.
- Other activities & ministries:
- All age mid-week groups (Tues, Weds & Thurs), Mens Football Team, Alpha, Christianity Explored Courses, Freedom In Christ, Marriage Preparation Course, Marriage Course, Parenting Course.
- Leaders:
- Elders: Adam North, Pete McBeth, Dan Knapp, Phil Thompson, Matt Roberts, Fearghal Kelly Worship Leaders: Olivia Gate, Nic Murphy, Katie Clements. Deacons: Daniel Marshall, Paul & Katie Clements, Sue Billingham, Nick Buchanan, Jo Clark, Barrie Welham-Jones, Olivia Gate, Kirsten & Dan Tyrrell.
- Affiliations & links:
- Newfrontiers, Commission, Evangelical Alliance, Portsmouth One Body
- Main Bible:
- Christian Standard Bible
- Average Congregation:
- 170 adults
50 under 18s - Accessibility:
- Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly
- Languages:
- English
- Office Contact:
- Adam North
- Office Address:
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ChristCentral Church
C/O Acorn Bookshop
109 Palmerston Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 3PS
- Office Telephone:
- 023 9320 0184
Tel: 023 9320 0184
Email: Click to email
Website: www.christcentral.church
Meeting Venue
23 Queen Street
Portsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3HN
Travel and Parking Info
Ample parking available in the Portland Car Park, on St James' Street, or alternatively you can pick up a local permit for parking from reception on arrival. 5 minutes walk from Nelson gate (dock yard) 15 minutes walk from Portsmouth Harbour and Portsmouth and Southsea station.
About Us
Christ Central Church Portsmouth gathers people of all ages and backgrounds from across Portsmouth and Southsea. We are a vibrant, Bible teaching church eager to serve those in and beyond our city with the good news of Jesus Christ. We have two congregations, the larger sending church is at the John Pounds Centre in Portsea, PO1 3HN, this serves the whole city and region, this meets at 10:30AM. There is also a congregation for people living in Baffins/Milton which meets at The Stacey Centre, PO3 6DN at 10AM. You can also join online - www.youtube.com/christcentralchurch We love having visitors and you'll be sure to receive a warm welcome. We love Portsmouth - its history, its character and most significantly its people. Did you know the council's motto is 'Heaven's Light Our Guide'? We long to make this a reality in our day as we going about loving our city.