Churches
It's really important that we are all involved in a local church, as the CU itself isn't a church! If you're not yet in a church we'd suggest going to a few that seem like churches you would want to get involved in, but make sure that you settle in a church quickly, and get involved in service and fellowship at your church. Check out the link to the right for a few tips on finding a church. This is also really helpful!
Once you are settled, you may want to find a mentor at your church. Go to the church mentors page for more information, and a list of contacts.
Southampton is blessed with many churches, and to present you with a list of 40+ churches would just be a bit mind blowing! To make it a bit easier for you we have set out the list of the churches which currently have the most student involvement*, and the other Southampton churches can be found on the Southampton Christian Network's website.
(*results from a 2011 survey taken in the CU)
Above Bar Church
Above Bar Church is a large independent church. Over 700 people worship here every Sunday and students are very important to us. We want to love and care for you well. To welcome you, and introduce you to the church, we are holding student teas every Sunday in October at 4.30pm.
We proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ as found in the Bible by preaching, teaching, caring relationships and a varied programme of activities.
Our vision is to glorify God by seeking to make and mature disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. We seek to achieve this vision through living as a God-dependant, Bible-centered, Mission-focused, and Authentic Community.
In previous years, many students have become part of ABC and our prayer is that you will feel welcome, and that we would be able to support you in your mission with the CU, help you to grow closer to God through worship and the study of his Word, and care for you by being your family in Southampton.
We have 3 distinct Sunday services: 6.30pm most students come to this one. The sung worship is longer and vibrant, and the atmosphere relaxed. The sermon is a different series to the mornings. 9:15am, includes childrens work; 11:00am, a more traditional and reflective service.
If you have any more questions, please come and ask a member of the student team after a service, check out the student section of the website or e-mail Katy Kennedy or Paul Webber via the office.
Website: www.abovebarchurch.org.uk
Phone: 02380 228275
Email: students@abovebarchurch.org.uk
If your church details are out of date please email the web team and we will be happy to update them!