Church Directory
We think it is really important that you get involved in a local church. All of these churches are worth trying. We'd suggest going to 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.
Once you are settled, you may want to find a mentor at your church. Go to the mentoring page for more information, and a list of contacts.
New Community Church
New Community, Southampton is located near the centre of town (over the road from Debenhams) and although quite a distance from the University Campus, it is easily accessible by bike or bus.
New Community is a large charismatic church, with approximately 1000 people involved across the different congregations. It has many strong links with churches around the UK and other parts of the world, and also works together with other churches in the city.
From January 7th, 2007, through to the summer New Community will be gathering as a whole church community on Sunday evenings from 7pm at Central Hall. It will be an opportunity for us to worship, pray, explore the Scriptures and discover together how we can be all that God has called us to be. We will also use the time to hear about all the things God is already doing across our community and learn how we can best serve the various initiatives we currently support.
Many of the leadership team are ex-students from Southampton University, so students are always welcome and encouraged to become part of the church body. There are many projects and areas of church life to get involved with, and there are also various different cells for students to join.
We look forward to meeting you!
Meeting Times:
Central Hall
- Time: Sunday, 10am
- Venue: Central Hall
- Our Sunday morning gatherings are geared up for the whole church family, with lots of opportunity for participation and involvement. Children of primary school age have their own worship and activities from 10.00am in the Small Hall. Younger children will join us while we worship in the Main Hall, before going to their own groups around 10.30am.
Central Hall
- Time: Sunday 6pm
- Venue: Central Hall
- We also gather on Sunday for worship and teaching, with opportunities to get involved in a number of ways: creatively; with interactive ‘Bite Nights'; and expressing worship in different ways as we explore life together.
James Street
- Time: Sunday 10.30am
- Venue: James Street Church
- James Street Church is a smaller gathering that occurs each Sunday reaching out to people that live in and around the St Mary's area of the city and in particular residents of the Golden Grove estate. They also run kids clubs, discussion groups, Alpha and other activities during the week.
Eastleigh
- Time: Sunday 10.30am
- Venue: Drama Studio, Barton Peveril College (entrance off Chestnut Avenue)
- On Sunday mornings at Barton Peveril College various activities take place most weeks. These range from Kidz Club, badminton, football, tea, coffee & cakes and prayer appointments along with a gathering at 10.30am around prayer, the bible and worship.
Swaythling
- Time: Sunday 11am
- Venue: Aster House, Aster Road
- This meeting is an informal gathering incorporating worship and Bible Study. It is particularly aimed at those who have come to faith in recent years through our work on the Estate.
West End
- Time: Sunday 10.30am
- Venue: King's Primary School, Quob Lane
- A gathering every Sunday at King's Primary School, Quob Lane. Coffee at 10am followed at 10.30am by a time of worship, teaching and ministry.
New Community is running a free bus service to and from the Sunday Evening meeting:
| Time Table: | |
| Montifiore Halls | 1810 |
| Burgess Rd (Meth Church) | 1812 |
| Glen Eyre Halls | 1817 |
| University Interchange | 1825 |
| Portswood Broadway | 1830 |
| Stag Gates, Avenue | 1833 |
| Central Hall | 1840 |
Website: www.newcommunity.org.uk
Phone: 023 8023 7700
