Welcome to Emmanuel Church, South Croydon, a lively Anglican community in the South London commuter belt.

Homegroups, midweek groups of 10–12 people, are central to the life of the church. We also run Christianity Explored, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, baby and toddler groups, Friday night kids' clubs and much more. Learn more about our vision, All for Jesus – Jesus for All, which holds together everything we do as a church.

Whether you are familiar with Christianity and used to belonging to a church, or trying to find out what Christians believe and why, we hope our website answers some of your questions. Of course, we'd love to meet you face to face and you'll find details of our services and courses.

9.30 service congregation

Upcoming Events

Breakfast for Mums

Saturday 6th February 8.30 - 10am, Church Hall

Roller Coaster of Christian parenting - for Mums of children aged 0-18, come for breakfast in the hall and listen to our speaker Jane Carey, who is a Positive Parenting regional co-ordinator.

Contact the church office for further details or to book

Agree to disagree

Thursday 4th March 11am - 1pm, Watney Room

Bridget Shepherd will introduce a discussion on 'How much is enough?' What's the Christian view? Do we need our winter fuel allowance? Can we sustain getting materially richer? And lots more questions. Cost £4 including lunch.

Contact the church office for further details.

11.00 Service

There is a monthly Celebration at the 11.00 service on the first Sunday of the month. With an extended choir and classical musical ensemble to celebrate with the best and most familiar of our Anglican worship.

Come and join us on Sunday 7th February.

Bumps and Babies

Meets Thursdays, 2–4pm – Watney Room

This is a group for new mums and their babies aged up to 18 months.

As well as toys and chat, various sessions are arranged which include baby massage, craft activities and information sessions.

Further details

Circuit Training

Meets Tuesdays, 8–9pm – Church Hall

Whether you are looking to get fit for Christmas, fit for life or looking to share some time with friends. Our members have a diverse range of fitness levels from absolute beginners to potential marathon runners, all of whom have one common goal and that is to have fun whilst getting fit. Why not come along and try for yourself? Cost £3.00, concessions £2.50. Wear comfortable clothing, trainers and bring a drink.

Contact the church office for further details

Emmanuel Church building

Services


Finance Sunday 14th February

9.30am Don't we all have to find our own truth?
  Preacher: Trevor Mapstone
11.00 Don't we all have to find our own truth?
  Preacher: Trevor Mapstone
6.30pm The whole Bible in 20 minutes
  Preacher: Dan Blackburn

Messy Church

3.30pm - 5.30pm Second Monday of the month
  This service is for 3 to 8 year olds and their parents, grandparents and carers. It meets on the second Monday of every month, 3.30 -5.30pm, in church. It includes a short, family friendly service, followed by games, activities and crafts in the church hall, finishing with a hot meal for all the children. Messy Church is fun, informal, noisy and very popular! Younger and older siblings are also very welcome.

Younger and older siblings are very welcome.

Messy Church Extra

3.30pm - 4.30pm Fourth Monday of the month
  This service takes place on the fourth Monday of the month from 3.30pm-4.30pm and includes refreshments followed by a short, family friendly service.

Younger and older siblings are very welcome.

Emmanuel Central

8.30pm 15 Mar, 5 May, 7 July, 16 Sept, 15 Nov
  Come along to discover and pray about what is happening at Emmanuel in the coming weeks and months!