Cambourne Church facts for kids

Cambourne Church is a special kind of church called a "local ecumenical partnership". This means it's a partnership between several different Christian groups. These groups are the Church of England, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, and the United Reformed Church.

The church is located in the middle of Cambourne, a town in Cambridgeshire, UK. It offers a place for Christian community in the area. Cambourne Church welcomes people with different Christian beliefs. It has many different traditions in its services. It also serves as the main Church of England parish church for Cambourne. The local Roman Catholic community, called Saint John Fisher Church, also uses the church building for their worship.

History of Cambourne Church

Cambourne is a relatively new town built about nine miles west of Cambridge. It was planned 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 played an important part in Cambourne since the very beginning. It is a lively partnership supported by the Church of England, the Baptist Union, the Methodist Church, and the United Reformed Church. It also works with the Roman Catholic Church. The church building is on the corner of Jeavons Lane.

What Happens Now

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

Currently, the church holds two services on Sunday mornings. One service is at 9:30 am, which is more traditional. The other service is at 11 am, which is more modern. During the 11 am service, there are special groups for children and young people.

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

How the Church is Run

The land and buildings of Cambourne Church are owned by a group 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, administrator, and other paid staff. They manage the church's daily activities.