Cornerstone Church (Nottingham) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cornerstone Church, Nottingham |
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| 52°56′47.24″N 1°10′3.97″W / 52.9464556°N 1.1677694°W | |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Evangelical Alliance |
| History | |
| Dedicated | 2012 |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 2011 |
| Completed | 2012 |
| Construction cost | £6,600,000 |
Cornerstone Church is a large independent church located in Nottingham, England. It is one of the biggest churches in Nottingham. About 600 people gather there every Sunday morning for worship.
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A Look Back: Church History
The church started in 1825. It began as a new group from the Stoney Street Baptist Church in Nottingham city centre. Later, the church moved from a place called Hyson Green Baptist Church. In 1983, the congregation moved to Raleigh Street in Radford.
In 2012, the church moved into a brand new building. This new building is on Castle Boulevard in Nottingham. It cost about £3.5 million to build. The money for the construction came from the church's 750 members.
Where to Find Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church is located on Castle Boulevard in the Lenton area of Nottingham.
The building is close to the University of Nottingham's University Park and Jubilee campuses. Because of its location, Cornerstone Church is a popular choice for students attending the university.
Sunday Services and Meetings
Cornerstone Church holds two main services on Sunday mornings. These are at 9:15 am and 11:15 am. Around 600 people attend these services, including many families. There are also special programs for children and young people during these times.
An evening service takes place at 7:00 pm. This service lasts about an hour. It does not include programs for children, so it is more for adults.
All services have a modern style. They focus strongly on explaining the Bible and teaching about the Christian faith.
There is also a weekly prayer meeting. It starts at 6:30 pm, just before the evening service.
Church Connections
Cornerstone Church is connected to two larger groups. It is part of the Evangelical Alliance. It is also affiliated with the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. These connections help the church work with other similar churches.
Who Leads the Church?
Cornerstone is a large church in a busy city. It has many different activities and responsibilities. These include helping international and UK students, running youth programs, and offering English Language Classes. The church also hosts Christian conferences and supports members involved in mission work around the world. To manage all this, Cornerstone has a big team.
Pastors
The main leader, called the Lead Pastor, is John Russell. He took over after Peter Lewis retired. Peter Lewis had been the minister of Cornerstone since September 1969. The other ministers at the church are Colin Webster and Roo Miller.
