About Christchurch

Our History

The Church is built on a site, ownership of which was the subject of a great struggle between a firm of brewers and the Temperance Movement at the turn of the 20th century.

Mr Marshall Jay, a London churchman, bought the site to ensure victory for the temperance forces. The land was presented to the Primitive Methodist Connection, and with generous financial backing from Mr Jay, plus gifts and labour from members and friends, Christ Church, Springfield Road, was dedicated and opened on 20th March 1907.

Our Church has seen many changes during its history. Now in our centenary year, 2007, we look forward to continuing to grow in strength.

Our Services

Christchurch has regular Sunday services each week at 10.30 a.m., and on the third Sunday monthly this is a special Family Service. Holy Communion is celebrated regularly. For details of this month's Services, please read our Services page.

Christchurch Junior Church

Christchurch Junior Church is very active, caring for the needs of the younger generation and children of visitors are always welcome to join in. The Junior Church meets every Sunday and joins the Family Service on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Christchurch operates a Safefromharm policy.

Christchurch Prayer Chain

We have a prayer chain. Any requests for prayers can be made to Virginia Cole - telephone 01424 717778.

Christchurch Service on Audio Cassette

Our morning Services are recorded on audio cassette. If you are unable to come to a Service, we are very happy to make these recordings available to you on request. Please contact the Senior Steward if you would like to receive a recording.

Contacts:

Minister:

Rev. Roger Leslie,
Telephone: 01424 216444

Senior Steward

Mr Magnus Gorham,
Telephone: 01424 846373

Property Steward

Mr Barry Turnwell,
Telephone: 01424 216456

Junior Church Superintendent

Mrs Lisa Pestell
Telephone: 01424 221828