Cambourne Church facts for kids

Cambourne Church is a special place where several Christian groups come together. It's like a team effort between the Church of England, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, and the United Reformed Church. This church is in the middle of Cambourne, a town in Cambridgeshire, England. It helps create a friendly Christian community for people living there.

The church welcomes different Christian traditions. It offers many kinds of services and activities. It also serves as the main Church of England parish church for Cambourne. Even the local Roman Catholic community, called Saint John Fisher Church, uses the church building for their worship.

History of Cambourne Church

Cambourne is a new town located about nine miles west of Cambridge. It was designed as three connected villages. Cambourne Church started meeting soon after the first people moved into the town in 1999. The first minister, Rev Peter Wood, began his work in 2001.

The church has grown steadily as the community has grown. It has been an important part of Cambourne from the very beginning. It is a lively partnership supported by several different churches. These include the Church of England, the Baptist Union, the Methodist Church, and the United Reformed Church. The Roman Catholic Church also works with them. The church building is located on the corner of Jeavons Lane.

Cambourne Church Today

The Revd Bill Miller is the current minister at Cambourne Church. He is a Baptist minister and has been leading the church since 2019.

The church holds two services every Sunday morning. One service is at 9:30 am, which is more traditional. The second service is at 11 am and has a more modern style. During the 11 am service, there are special groups for children and young people.

The church also runs a community café. It is called "19 ~ The Coffee House". This café is a place where people can meet and relax.

How the Church is Run

The land and buildings of Cambourne Church are owned by an organization called Shared Churches Ely. This group is made up of people from each of the partner churches.

There is also a "Local Advisory Group." This group also has members from the different partner churches. They give advice to the Minister about how the church's work should be guided.

More directly, the church members choose a Church Council. This council helps to guide the church's mission and activities. There is also a Ministry Team. This team includes the Minister, Assistant Minister, wardens, and other staff. They manage the church's daily activities.