Cambridge Chinese Christian Church | C3 (Cambridge Community Church) | Cambridge Presbyterian Church | Cambridge Vineyard Church | City Church | City Life Church | Eden Baptist | Emmanuel URC | Fisher House | German Lutheran Church | Great St. Mary's | Holy Trinity | Little St Mary's | Memorial Church (Unitarian) | Our Lady & English Martyrs | Resurrection Lutheran Church | Salvation Army Citadel | Society of Friends | Sturton Street Methodist Church | St Andrew the Great (StAG) | St Andrew's Street Baptist | St Athanasios' | St Barnabas' | St Bene't's | St Columba's URC | St Edward, King & Martyr | St Ephraim the Syrian | Wesley Methodist

Last updated: 24th August 2005

PLEASE NOTE: it is always advisable to double check service times at churches by contacting them or visiting their website.


Cambridge Chinese Christian Church

A Chinese community following the faith of Christianity

Sunday services: 2pm St Columba’s Church, Downing Place
Other activities: Include fellowship groups, Bible study and student groups
Contacts: web site: www.cccc.org.uk Tel:01223-506191;
Pastor: Alan Wong, email: alan.wong@cccc.org.uk


C3 (Cambridge Community Church)

C3 (Cambridge Community Church) is a young dynamic church that is growing in size and influence across Cambridge. In all we do we seek to be Christ Centred, Purpose Driven and People Empowering.

Sunday services: 9.30 and 11.15am, St Bede's School, Birdwood Rd (A bus service is available to all students )
Other activities: Cell group meetings, Fusion cells for students.
Contacts: www.cthree.org; 01223 844415; students@cthree.org
Senior Pastor: Steve Campbell


Cambridge Presbyterian Church

In our worship we sing hymns and psalms, old and new, reflecting our commitment to worship that is biblical, historic and contemporary. We seek to hold to the evangelical and Reformed faith in our preaching and congregational life.

Sunday services: 10.30am St. Stephen's Church, Coldham's Lane/Brooks Road; 6pm Resurrection Lutheran Church, Huntingdon Road
Other activities: Bible Study/Prayer Meeting, Children's group, Youth group, Student events, Women's group.
Contacts: www.cambridgepres.org.uk; 01223 212370.
Minister: Revd Ian Hamilton.


Cambridge Vineyard Church

We are a charismatic evangelical church meeting in the centre of town. We are part Vineyard family of churches, and committed to the FUSION network. Our vision is to see the Kingdom of God extended in Cambridge and the surrounding area. We are passionate about worshiping God and reaching and serving our community.

Sunday services: 10:30am, Newnham Croft Primary School
Other activities: Housegroups, Alpha, Street Ministry, Prayer Meetings
Contacts: www.cambridgevineyard.org.uk, office@cambridgevineyard.org.uk
Pastors: Andy & Ruth Chamberlain


City Church

A lively family church that warmly welcomes students, we have New Testament values and are committed to equipping people to reach out to others. We are members of the Evangelical Alliance in association with Newfrontiers.

Sunday services: 9:55am Prayer, 10:30 main meeting. Brickfields, 12 - 16 Cheddars Lane (nr Newmarket Rd Tesco's)
Other activities: Weekly small groups, prayer meetings and termly Alpha courses.
Contacts: www.citychurchcambridge.org.uk; 01223 578304


City Life Church

Founded in 1994, we are passionate about Jesus, believing that following him requires radical, unreligious and charismatic lifestyles. Focussing on students and the city of Cambridge, we are part of the Plumbline family of Churches and members of the Evangelical Alliance.

Sunday services: normally 10am Parkside Community College, off Parker's Piece but please check the website for up to date information .
Other activities: Fusion cell groups and larger events.
Contacts: www.citylifechurch.net; 01223 503358
Minister: Tim Anderson


Eden Baptist

A Bible-based church that welcomes students, we believe that the Bible is Gods Word and that Jesus Christ is the key to life. Students aren't our only priority but we do think that God has put us here to welcome students of all kinds.

Sunday services: 10 am and 6pm (student meal afterwards)
Other activities: One-to-one discipleship for students; Tuesday evening 'Equip' evening. Home-from-home lunches with church folk. Lots of opportunities to get involved.
Contacts: www.eden-cambridge.org; 01223 361250
Senior Pastor: Julian Hardyman, Assistant Pastor (leads Student work): Marvin Wong, Pastoral Worker: Genevieve Jennings.


Emmanuel URC

Emmanuel Reformed Church is in the central area of Cambridge city. We consider ourselves to be a church for the open minded and open hearted. We strive to be a dynamic, inclusive and forward looking church that is actively seeking to find new ways of exploring and expressing spiritual insight and experience for the 21st Century within a Christian context. We aim to be a church where it is safe to ask questions, express one's doubts, and seek answers. This we do within a richly diverse company of people who are willing to journey together as we make sense of the claim of Jesus Christ upon our lives in a complex world.
The church has a Ministry and Mission project which includes a full programme of events and activities from seminars to concerts, exhibitions, workshops, children's and youth activities, a young adults group and involvement in local schools.

The church hosts The Fare Shares Café which it runs in partnership with Cambridge Mencap and which gives a safe and friendly learning environment for volunteers with learning disabilities. The café serves good home-cooked food at a fair price using fairly traded food where possible and offers a comfortable setting to all visitors.

Sunday services: 10:45am
Other activities: Music group, youth activities and housegroups and an active programme of Ministry and Mission to the church and community
Contacts: 01223 351174; office@emmanuelurc.freeserve.co.uk


Fisher House

The Roman Catholic Chaplaincy to the University. Always open for students to meet informally. We have a daily mass during term-time and, with the Fisher Society, offer lunch daily, a library, a bar and various social events.

Sunday services: 9:30am (Latin), 11:15am (sung), 5:30pm (said),
Other activities: Bible study, choirs, CAFOD, Children's Visiting Group
Contacts: www.fisherhouse.org.uk; 01223 742192
Chaplain: Fr Alban McCoy OFM Conv

German Lutheran Church

Services for German-speakers in the Cambridge area.

Sunday services: 10:30am 2nd Sunday, 3pm 4th Sunday, 4 Shaftesbury Road; but check website.
Other activities: Bible study, playgroups.
Contacts: 01223 356167; www.german-church.org/cambridge; cambridge@german-church.org
Minister: Pastor Jochen Dallas


Great St. Mary's

Both a parish church and the University Church, our worship reflects the tradition of the church but is open to change and development in theology and society. We hope that you will find a friendly welcome, a place of prayer, good music and stimulating preaching.

Sunday services: 8am (BCP Holy Communion), 9:30 (Parish Eucharist), 11:15 (BCP Matins and Sermon or University Sermon), 6:30pm (BCP Evensong and Address), GSM
Other activities: Many, including daily services, Taizé prayer
Contacts: www.gsm.cam.ac.uk
Vicar: Revd Dr John Binns


Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Church, Market Street, A lively, growing evangelical church in the centre of Cambridge. Committed to working alongside Christians from all over the world to preach and live the good news of Jesus

Sunday services during termtime: 9:30am, 11am (student lunch afterwards), 6:30pm (informal evening service)
Other activities: Student activities (Tuesdays in term at HT), Alpha Courses most terms, and other specialist small groups.
Contacts: www.htcambridge.org.uk; mail@htcambridge.org.uk
Vicar: Revd Rupert Charkham


Little St Mary's

Ever since 1284, Little St Mary's has ministered to both Town and Gown; since the late 1800s it has offered a distinctive liturgical and sacramental witness in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England. We hope as a parish congregation to offer to members of the Universities such insights about Word and Sacrament as our tradition may be able to provide.

Sunday services: 7.30am Morning Prayer, 8am (Holy Communion, BCP lections), 10:30am (High Mass), 6:30pm (Evensong (BCP) and Benediction).
Other activities: Daily services, Mission link group, Discussion groups, Choir, Serving team
Contacts: 01223 366202; www.ely.anglican.org/parishes/camlsm
Vicar: Fr. Andrew Greany


Memorial Church (Unitarian)

We are a non-credal open and inclusive family church which seeks to promote a free and enquiring religion through the worship of God and the celebration of life; the service of humanity and respect for all creation; and the upholding of the liberal Christian tradition.

Sunday Services: 10.30am and 6.30pm at the Unitarian Church, Emmanuel Road.
Other activities: Adult and children's education programmes, conversations and discussions as well as a number of social events.
Contacts: www.cam.net.uk/home/unitarian/index.htm; 01223 576952 ; andrew_james.brown@virgin.net
Minister: Revd Andrew James Brown


Our Lady & English Martyrs

A large parish with a varied congregation, including townspeople, students from our universities, colleges and language schools and a steady stream of visitors. We try in our liturgy to reflect the diverse needs of the many people who pass through our doors and hope you will have some sense of being at home among us.

Sunday services: Sat. 6pm (Vigil), 8am (said), 9:30am (family), 10:45am (Sung), 12:15am (Polish), 5pm (Youth), 6:15pm (Latin)
Other activities: More than can be listed! See our website
Contacts: www.olem.org.uk; 01223 350787
Parish Priest: Mgr Tony Rogers.


Resurrection Lutheran Church

A Lutheran worshipping community with members from around the world, devoted to God's revealed Word as the source and strength of the Christian confession and the only infallible authority of faith and life. We gather each week to receive the gifts of the life that Christ brings us through Word and Sacrament in the holy liturgy

Sunday services: 9:45am (Sunday School and Adult Bible Class), 11am (Divine Service), Resurrection Lutheran Church, Westfield Lane
Other activities: Cambridge University Lutheran Society, Bible Class
Contacts: www.resurrectionlutheran.org.uk
Minister: Revd Reg Quirk


Salvation Army Citadel

The Salvation Army Citadel invites you to share in Christian worship, fellowship and teaching with us. We aim to be a spirit-filled, radical, growing movement, desiring to lead people into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, actively serve the community and fight for social justice.

Sunday services: 10am and 6pm, Salvation Army Hall, Tenison Road
Other activities: Include Band, Youth, Songsters, @onewithgod, Home League
Contacts: www.camsa.org.uk; 01223 248351
Minister: Majors Barry and Cindy Willson


Society of Friends

Meetings for unprogrammed worship based on silence.

Sunday services: 10:30am, Jesus Lane Friends’ Meeting House.
Other activities: Study and discussion group, social activities, Young Friends
Contacts: 01223 357535
Wardens: Bea and Chris Doubleday

 


Sturton Street Methodist Church

Right in the middle of one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant areas of the city, Sturton Street Methodist Church (off Mill Road, accessible via Kingston Street) is home to a youthful, growing group of Christians. The Mission of Sturton Street Methodist Church is: to proclaim and live out the love of God through Jesus Christ; to grow in faith and seek God's will as we share and serve joyfully in the local community. We are a down-to-earth church, but excited about our faith, and the church has a strikingly fresh, welcoming, and unpretentious atmosphere.

Sunday services: 10.30am (with Holy Communion on 2nd Sunday of the month - all welcome)
Other activities: Tuesday evening meeting every other week, for fellowship and Bible Study. Community events and mission activities every so often.
Contacts: Chris Rayson cjr43@cam.ac.uk
Minister and Chaplain to students: Revd Dr Peter Graves, 01223 352324


St Andrew the Great (StAG)

A large Anglican city-centre church with a particular focus on students, we are committed to the Bible and to prayer, to our specific mission to the universities in Cambridge and to mature discipleship for every member.

Sunday services: 9.30am, 11.15am (followed by student lunch), 5.00pm.
Other activities: include midweek meetings for students, 20s-30s (including postgrads and international students) and older adults, and programmes for youth and children.
Contacts: www.stag.org; students@stag.org; 01223 512818
Vicar: Revd Mark Ashton


St Andrew's Street Baptist

The church is a family community with people of all ages and backgrounds.This diversity is reflected in the worship, which combines traditional with modern music. The church is Bible-based and evangelical and has a very wide range of activities for children and young people as well as retired folk. The LivingStones Coffee shop is open every day and forms an important part of the churh's ministry. St. Andrew's Street is actively involved in supporting a small Baptist Church in Barnwell and helps, with other churches, to run a Money Advice Centre.

Sunday services: 10:45am and 6:30pm
Other activities: Home Groups meet around Cambridge normally on Tuesday evenings. "Friday Focus" - regular activities for retired people, including a lunch on the first Friday of the month.
Contacts: www.standrewsstreetbaptist.org, e-mail - office@st-andrews-st.org ; 01223 506343
Ministers: Revd David Morris and Revd Stuart Wood


St Athanasios'

This Greek-speaking Greek Orthodox church is popular among Greek students.

Sunday services: 11:30am (Matins and Holy Liturgy), St Clement's Church, Bridge Street
Other activities: CU Orthodox Society, Bible study, community groups
Contacts: 01223 354587
Priest: Very Revd Fr. Nikotaos Sergakis

St Barnabas'

We seek to be faithful to the Bible and open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, emphasising the importance of worship and every-member ministry.

Sunday services: 9am (traditional Communion service), 10:30am (informal morning service), 7:30pm (very informal evening service)
Other activities: Various, including clusters, homegroups, and Alpha
Contacts: www.stbs.org.uk; 01223 519526
Vicar: Revd Nick Ladd.


St Bene't's

Anglican Church in the centre of Cambridge

Sunday services: 8am (Eucharist), 10am (Eucharist), 6pm (Evening Prayer, CW)
Other activities: Daily services at 8am.
Contacts: www.stbenets.com, enquiries to Revd Debbie Ford 07958177023
Vicar: To be announced


St Columba's URC

An open and inclusive church welcoming all, a congregation of the United Reformed Church and the Church of Scotland chaplaincy to the University. Worship follows the Reformed pattern of 'Common Order' with congregational participation throughout.

Sunday services: 11am (followed by student lunch) and 7pm
Other activities: Various
Contacts: 01223 514389; kgr23@cam.ac.uk
Minister: Revd Keith Riglin

St Edward, King & Martyr

We provide a Christian centre for spiritual seekers from diverse backgrounds and foster meditative Christianity, spiritual growth and pastoral care. We are committed to Christ and celebrate the glory of the Christian tradition, but we try to be open to the Spirit of God everywhere, not only in the Church but outside it.

Sunday services: 8am (BCP Holy Communion), 11am (BCP Matins and Sermon, BCP Communion 1st Sunday) 5.00pm (Meditative Eucharist) 6.45 (BCP Communion 3rd Sunday)
Other activities: Guided Meditation, Public talks
Contacts: www.st-edwards-cam.org.uk; fnw1001@cam.ac.uk
Vicar: Revd. Dr Fraser Watts


St Ephraim the Syrian

All Orthodox Christians and all other visitors are welcome to our services.

Sunday services: Sat 6pm (Great Vespers), 10am (Divine Liturgy), Westcott House Chapel, Jesus Lane
Other activities: CU Orthodox Society, parish activities, feast-day services
Contacts: www.ephraim.org.uk; 01223 322498
Priest: Fr Raphael Armor


Wesley Methodist

Adjoining Christ's Pieces and on the corner of King St and Short St, Wesley Methodist Church is the home of the University Methodist Society (Methsoc). Serving a wide geographical area, our strong congregation represents both 'town and gown'. It includes people of all age groups from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. Our vital Sunday worship blends both traditional and more informal styles. We are known for strong biblical preaching and enthusiastic congregational singing.

Sunday services: 10:30am Morning Worship, (1st Sunday, Holy Communion), 6:30pm Evening Praise, (3rd Sunday, Holy Communion)
Other activities: Many, including youth group, house groups, international ministry, choir, MethSoc.
Contacts: www.wesleycam.org.uk; www.meth.soc.ucam.org Church Office: 01223 352115
Minister and Chaplain to students: Revd Dr Peter Graves, 01223 352324.