What Is Christianity?

The message at the heart of Christianity is pretty simple. Find out what it's all about on this two-minute video. Turn your speakers on! At the bottom of the page there are details on how to ask any questions you may have.

Christianity is about Jesus. But who is Jesus?

Jesus once asked his followers this question:

"Who do you say I am?"

A prophet with a new teaching?
A healer to the sick?
A saviour to a lost world?

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Jesus claimed each of these, but most importantly, he claimed to be God in the flesh.

At the dawn of time he ignited human history when he spoke. He breathed life into the lungs of the first man and woman - and every inch of creation itself.

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But we rebelled. We turned against our King and followed our own ways, even though it would cost us our life. Our sin poisoned his perfect creation, giving way to sickness, injustice, and death.

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Sin separated us from one another, and from God.

Why did Jesus come?

But rather than cast off humanity, God sent his Son Jesus to enter into the world he Created - the one broken by our sin. He breathed our air, became human like us.

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He lived a perfect life - the one God intended we live - and called us to repent of our sin and follow him in faith.

Some believed his word and recognised him as King. Others denied him. They crowned him with thorns and murdered him. They rejected him, and so have we.

But God had a plan. Jesus willingly gave himself up to die on a cross to save us from God's judgment and the death we deserve.

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On that cross, he exchanged our rebellion for his obedience. Our brokenness for his perfection.

The Son of God died so we could live.

And on the third day, he rose to life again, defeating death forever.

And now, he sits on the throne of heaven, offering life through the Holy Spirit to all those who repent and trust in him.

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What does it mean for us?

Jesus is the King of Kings.

You can either crown him or crucify him. There is no middle ground.

No one will ever ask you a more important question than the one Jesus asked:

Who do you say I am?

Questions?

Please contact us and we will be happy to go through your questions.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in the main hall of Banstead Junior School (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. The service lasts about an hour. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. Free parking is available in the school car park or on the road outside the school. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our door stewards who will show you into the hall and help you find a seat.

After the morning service finishes we serve tea, coffee and biscuits. This is a great time to meet people, or find out more about the church. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a stair lift from the main entrance, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the door stewards know if you need help. There are disabled toilets accessed from the main foyer.

Our Service

The service begins at 10.30am and we meet to worship God by singing His praise, praying to Him together as a church, and hearing His Word read and preached. There is no dress code so feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Everyone is welcome at our services, regardless of background, level of interest, religious affiliation, or life circumstances. Whoever you are, you’ll find a warm welcome with us.

People in Church

What about my kids?

EQUIP Kids (our Sunday School) for children up to 11 years old takes place during the morning service in term time. Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service and leave for their group just before the sermon. All our leaders and helpers are DBS checked. There is also a creche room available for parents with babies or toddlers where the service is streamed live.

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Getting Connected

Midweek Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a weekly Coffee Morning and monthly EQUIP Groups for men and women that meet for prayer and Bible study.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Banstead Community Church