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Directory of Simple Churches in the UKThis directory (started Jan 06) is in response to a growing number of people around the UK emailing us with requests for details of any others doing organic/simple/home church near them. If you are already part of one of these groups please could you take a few seconds to complete the form below so that others can find you.To find any groups in your area click on the relevant county in the right hand column.Having submitted the form below if your details are not added to the directory within 48 hours please email the same information to us directly (use the 'contact' button above).Hoax/Spam emails: Please be aware that all emails received from strangers offering money to assist them to recover a fortune from their own country, or to support their 'christian' ministry are completely false. For further info visit: www.expertlaw.com/library/consumer/spam_email
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Town/City = Aberdeen Contact = Ian Aitken Email = ncdstockethill (at) uk.uumail.com Website = www.northwest-passage.blogspot.com Tel = 01224 686929 Info = Trying to find a simple church model in a mainline denomination and it all gets complicated, but for those who want to join us there is space to live simply with Jesus. |
Antrim
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Town/City = Belfast Contact = RuthFoy Email = ruth@thefoys.org Town/City = Belfast Contact = Stephen Hill Email = stephen (at) stephenhill.org.uk Website = www.stephenhill.org.uk Tel = 07929921762 Info = I am fully on board with this vision. I am working to establish simple churches here in Northern Ireland and am working with 3 or 4 groups. I have set up a website to seek to bring some insight into what I believe the Spirit is saying to the body of Christ today and to help us find what God desires for us. I will be working as the Spirit leads primarily here in Northern Ireland but also networking in some other countries where I have established contacts. Town/City = Carrickfergus Contact = Tom Best Email = carnheath@aol.com Tel = 02893 366847 Info = We are a simple House Church which has met for about two years in our home. We spend much of our time worshipping our great God with the help of his Holy Spirit. We always Break Bread together and spend time in prayer for the needs of others. There is also an opportunity to receive individual prayer ministry if needed. Most mornings there is also a short talk - but not always! We would love to share in fellowship with you. |
Bedfordshire
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Town/City = Bedford County = Bedfordshire Contact = Dave Ramsay Email = dsrammy@hotmail.com Tel = 01234 740923 Info = We are meeting as house church regularly with an emphasis on relational christianity, the majority of our members have a pentecostal background. |
Bristol
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Town/City = Bristol Contact = Geoff Hogg Email = geoffhogg(at)blueyonder.co.uk Tel = 0117 9143016 Town/City = Bristol Contact = Richard and Claire Email = rsjthacker(at)aol.com Tel = 01454 201130 Info = We are a simple church meeting in homes and cafes etc around Bristol. Our biggest desire is to do the will of our Father. We would love to hear from you whether you would like to meet with us or just want to network. |
Buckinghamshire
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Town/City = High Wycombe County = Bucks Contact = Richard Scoggins Email = dick@dickscoggins.com Website = www.dickscoggins.com Tel = 01494-537-617 Info = I am a church planter serving with Impact Network in the UK and Frontiers internationally. |
Cambridgeshire
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Town/City = St Neots County = Cambridgeshire Contact = Chris Jefferies Email = chrisjj@mail.com Website = www.meander.scilla.org.uk Tel = 07775 805783 |
Cornwall
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Town/City = St Austell County = Cornwall Contact = Kim Mathews Email = davidandkim007@hotmail.com Tel = 01726 68790 Info = We are meeting together in homes - finding out what God wants of us next. Town/City = St Genny's - Near Bude County = Cornwall Contact = Nigel Warner Email = info@treworgie.co.uk Tel = 01840 230233 Info = We are a small independant fellowship that meets under the name 'Treworgie Fellowship'. Close to Crackington Haven. |
Devon
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Town/City = Sidmouth Contact = Roger and Ann Worthington or Angie Carney Email = arworthington(at)supanet.com; angie.carney(at)hotmail.co.uk Website = www.living-stones-sidmouth.co.uk Tel = 01395 512666 or 01395 514350 Info = Living Stones is a house church, born in September 2005. See our website for more. |
Essex
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Town/City = Southend on Sea County = Essex Contact = Peter Dominey Email = peter@churchfromscratch.org Website = www.churchfromscratch.org Tel = 01702 344222 Info = Called Church From Scratch. Started in 2002 and now a network of 7 groups in different homes across the area of Southend, Leigh, Westcliff, Eastwood, etc. Most of us weren't involved in another church on joining CFS. |
Glasgow
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Town/City = Paisley Contact = John Caldwell Email = johncaldwell21 (at) hotmail.com Website = revivalfire-johnsblog Info = Looking to enter conversation with people who have a desire to see N.T Organic Churches raised up in Scotland. |
Gloucestershire
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Town/City = Wotton-under-Edge County = Gloucestershire Contact = Paul & Jan Herbert Email = wottonhousechurch(at)edgemedia.plus.com Tel = 01453 842657 Info = Wotton House Church Town/City = Wickwar Contact = Ken and Helen Stout Email = hjswickwar(at)aol.co.uk Tel = 01454 294295 Info = We are currently meeting in our home, with a vision to see simple churches in every village and community in the area. Come and join us for breakfast! |
Gwent
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Town/City = Abertillery Contact = Vanessa Bartlett Email = nessbartlett(at)msn.com Info = Hi all, we're three people that are just being church. We meet at home and at our local pub, share our stories, put on jam nights and are 'emerging' followers of Jesus after many years of institutionalized christianity. There's so much more we could tell you... also engaging with theology and pastoral care courses. feel free to get in touch so we can share what God is doing in these exciting, although not always easy, times of creative change. Town/City = Newport or Caerphilly Contact = Jonny Raine Tel = 07800 656175 Email = jonnyraine (at) gmail.com Website = http://saintjonny.wordpress.com Tel = 07800 656175 Info = My Fiance and I are considering moving to Newport to start a simple church, we're thinking of the Maindee area but are open to suggestions and willing to move. (Our other consideration is Caerphilly.) |
Hampshire
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Town/City = Warsash, Southampton Contact = Linda & Andrew Blyth Email = Blyths(at)rya-online.net Tel = 01489 564176 Info = We are a group of 3 looking to make contact with others in the area who have left organised church who maybe also feel lonely as we are and needing fellowship. Also, we need to get on and build! We meet and share a meal together and the Lord's Supper weekly. Apart from discussions, we pray, study the Word, watch Christian videos, go to teaching sessions and have days out together. Town/City = Andover County = Hants Contact = Bernard Sanders Email = ImpNetAn(at)aol.com Info = A number of house churches meet around the town throughout the week. The Valley Church Andover has done church this way with joint celebrations every 4-6 weeks for the past 8 years or so. See the 'stories' page on this web site for more info. Town/City = Andover County = Hampshire Contact = Lisa Birks Email = lisa-marie1011(at)hotmail.co.uk Town/City = Fareham / Portsmouth County = Hampshire Contact = Rob Stroud Email = roblins20(at)hotmail.com Tel = 07748474369 Info = We are (currently) a small house church part of the Jesus Generation Network(J-Gen)who are pledged to a shared rule of life designed to sharpen our focus, loving obedience and fruitfulness for the Kingdom. Call me ! Town/City = Newbury County = Hants Contact = Nick Spencer Tel = 01635 863495 or 07876 394807 Email = nicholas.spencer@btinternet.com Info = A number of house churches meet in Newbury, North & South. |
Lancashire
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Town/City = Darwen Contact = Joe Beardsworth Email = joe.beardsworth (at) ntlworld.com Info = Seeking like minded people willing to explore new ways of being church. |
Leicestershire
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Town/City = Hinckley County = Leicestershire Contact = Mark and Sam Dewick Email = mark@dewickm.freeserve.co.uk Info = We've had a desire to grow 'church' at home for 2 years with limited progress. Would love to meet anyone in the area with the same desire. Town/City = Market Harborough Contact = Giles Parker Email = gfhparker@compuserve.com Tel = 07966 445234 Info = We are a collection of housechurches made up of various families and a wide age group. We are spread across the region and have a vision to plant into more than 100 surrounding villages. We come together once a month to spend the day together, break bread worship and chill. We've been "transitioning" over the last 3 years. This has been both a painful and joyful education and we only want to go where He's going! Check us out.. lots of love Giles. |
Lincolnshire
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Town/City = Lincoln Contact = Martin George Email = martin(at)beautyforashes.org.uk Website = www.beautyforashes.org.uk Tel = 07887762501 Info = Let me introduce myself my name is Martin George I am a Healing Evangelist.I like the idea of simple church where everyone is valued and are all equal and all have a part to play. If you are interested in becoming a part of this church here in Lincoln then please contact me. |
London
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Area = Tower Hamlets Contact = Rob & Miriam Lantsbury Email = rlantsbury (at) hotmail.com Tel = 020 7093 0899 Info = We are meeting as a simple church in our own home with our family and have seen one other home chuch established in Poplar, God is also starting something in our extended family and our workplace. Area = Enfield Contact = Bright Mude Email = brightmude1(at)aol.com Tel = 02088072958 Info = we meet every Thursday evening at 7pm for an hour at our home please feel free to call us and if you want to join us you are most welcome. Area = Kilburn Contact = Dr. Ann Email = pdahgm (at) gmail.com Tel = 079 5523 7217 Info = A new non-denominational Home Church in Kilburn, NW London. The emphasis is on studying the Word of God, Prayer, and One Accord support of each other. |
Middlesex
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Town/City = Twickenham Contact = Doug Harris Email = doug(at)reachouttrust.org Tel = 0870 770 3260 Info = We are a small group that meets in a community centre for open worship, teaching and the Lord's Table. Town/City = Brentford Contact = Ruth Email = ruthchild(at)hotmail.com Tel = 02031180094 Info = Were looking to provide an environment for all to participate in worship and sharing to build one another up and to move by the spirit |
Mid Glamorgan
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Town/City = Porthcawl Contact = mervyn trigg Email = mervyntrigg@fsmail.net Tel = 01656786963 Info = I have been exploring the simple church pattern and now feel its time to put my money where my mouth is so we will be starting to meet on sunday evenings to explore ways to be christians rather than religious so if you are interested let us know. |
Norfolk
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Town/City = Taverham Norwich County = Norfolk Contact = Taverham Evangelical Church Email = vic@thetec.freeserve.co.uk Tel = 01603866559 Info = TEC is an Assemblies of God Church and meets at the Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Taverham. 11am Sundays. |
Northamptonshire
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Town/City = Northampton Contact = Lewis Houston Email = vineyards@ntlworld.com Tel = 01604-471626 Town/City = Northampton Contact = Steve & Gill Whiffen Email = madsouthernerupnorth (at) yahoo.co.uk Website = http://www.ttrp.co.uk Tel = 01604 882535 Info = We are a family seeking to build / be part of a community based more on family than organisation and having an interest in issues like social justice. Town/City = Northampton Contact = Mark Norridge Email = markn@ccn-online.org.uk Website = www.ccn-online.org.uk Tel = 01604 646393 Info = We are looking to express life together by building church based in homes. Together we are a "community of Home Churches". We often gather around a meal table and meet in a way that reflects the communal, family nature of church. |
Nottinghamshire
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Town/City = Nottingham Contact = Peter Farmer Website = Peterfarmer.com Tel = 07527805033 Info = Exploring New Forms of church |
Oxfordshireshire
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Town/City = Minster Lovell Contact = steve and annette hodge Email = stephen (at) stephenhodge.co.uk Website = www.lighthouse-ml.org.uk Tel = 01993 778539 Info = we are small house church that meet weekly called to reach our community for jesus and equip each of us to reach our full potential -give us a call |
Ross-Shire
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Town/City = Dingwall County = Ross-shire Contact = Dave Lynch Email = micah78@micah78.plus.com Website = www.gardenofrenown.blogspot.com Tel = 01349 867675 Info = I think we are a house church, but we also meet in a pub, fast food cafe, and a community centre? Looking to re-ignite the Highlands of Scotland and plant communities of faith all over the North - volunteers welcome:) |
Somerset
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Town/City = Bath County = Somerset Contact = Alexander Campbell Email = alexander(at)simplechurch.co.uk Website = www.alexandercampbell.co.uk Tel = 01225 315175 Info = We are part of a local network of simple, home churches in and around Bath. Town/City = Frome County = Somerset Contact = Diane Cromie Email = diane_nologo@yahoo.co.uk Tel = 01373 300358 Info = We're a family of 3, starting on the road of simple church, mainly at the moment by encouraging those still in the established church by having meals with them, praying together, giving confidence that they can disciple others, including their own children, and also as a family by discipling, encouraging and praying for each other. |
Staffordshire
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Town/City = Wombourne County = Staffordshire Contact = David Taylor Email = david_thomas_taylor@hotmail.com Tel = 01902 895 635 |
Suffolk
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Town/City = Stowmarket/Needham Market/Wetheringsett Contact = Rob and Denise Pattison, Tony and Ann Ciorra Email = rnd (at) oink.co.uk Website = www.possibilities-unlimited.org.uk Tel = 01449 723310 Info = We meet in homes across Mid-Suffolk. We have no regular meetings and what we do is continually varied as the Spirit of God constantly challenges us. We always share a full meal together. We have no leader except Christ. we don't tithe, but give all we have. We pray often and gather in homes to be inspired and built up. We are just starting a charity to help Aids Orphans in Uganda. see above. |
Surrey
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Town/City = Horley County = Surrey Contact = John Marklew Email = john(at)jmarklew.co.uk Tel = 01293 776486 Website = www.missionxpossible.blogspot.com Info = We are a church meeting in our house, seeking to bring Jesus to our community by being church where we live, work and play. Town/City = Ewell Contact = Matt & Katharine Walton Email = matkatjac(at)hotmail.com Tel = 020 8393 3128 Info = We are looking to meet with others who would like to begin a home church in the Ewell/Epsom area. Please get in touch if you are interested in helping get something off the ground. |
Sussex
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Town/City = Brighton County = Sussex Contact = Daniel Saphorghan Website = www.divineministries.blogspot.com Tel = 07737885814 Info = We are a new church and have recently relocated to here in Brighton. |
Swansea
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Town/City = Swansea County = Swansea Contact = Mark Cutliffe Email = mark.cutty@ntlworld.com Tel = 01792555412 Info = We are a small simple church movement called Waterfall, we meet at various times and places through the week, to worship pray and minister to each other. Currently we are involved in a mens group, youth work a few small house groups and a new Kids church group venture. The local Starbucks also provides a great small group meeting venue. We have been on an interesting journey so as to begin living as church rather than trying to do church and would love to chat to others who have journeyed on the same path. It's great to realise that there are others who think the same. |
West Midlands
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Town/City = Birmingham Contact = Marion and Dave Burdon Email = marionburdon@aol.com or marionburdon@tiscali.co.uk Website = www.hometown.aol.co.uk/marionburdon Info = in inner city of B'ham...would like to see others willing to take part in simple church here...not through travelling in, but incarnational living. Town/City = Halesowen/Dudley/Birmingham Contact = Peter Eggleton Email = peter_eggleton@talktalk.net Tel = 0121 559 2813 Info = Had the NT House Church vision for 40 years. Waiting to see a genuine one with no leader but Christ. Genuine sharing of gifting by both men AND women, demonstrating NT power. No tithing but giving your ALL. NOT another House Church/Simple Church denomination. Is there anybody out there? Would love to meet you. Town/City = Birmingham Contact = Mary Lewis Email = maryrosarialewis@hotmail.com Tel = 07962 351811 Town/City = Coventry Contact = Nick Howes Email = nick@tgq.org.uk Website = www.neighbours-and-nations.co.uk Tel = 0121 288 6413 Info = We are effectively a house church network, planting house/simple/organic church focussed into the neighbourhoods of the city (mostly N.E. side), celebrating all together once a month. |
Worcestershire
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Town/City = Bromsgrove County = Worcestershire Contact = Peter Worthington Email = peter@cellchurch.info Website = www.cellchurch.info Tel = 0121 585 9251 |
Yorkshire
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Town/City = Sheffield County = South Yorkshire Contact = Mark Lawrenson Email = marklawrenson (at) tiscali.co.uk Tel = 0114 2676418 Town/City = Leeds Contact = Church in the Home Email = Karen (at) jandkgray.freeserve.co.uk Tel = 0113 2645200 Info = Contact: Jonathan and Karen Gray |