Christian Growth Centre
Chelmsford Essex
CM1 3AE
Who we are
welcome to
cgc| chelmsford
...where people from all walks of life are welcome to discover, live and celebrate the life Jesus has for them
...that believes God has the desire and power to make a difference in every area of individual lives as well as society
...that believes living for someone and something bigger than ourselves is a life worth living
...committed to communicating the message, heart, life and miracles of Jesus in a way that connects with our culture
We are...
A Christian Growth International church and part of the Evangelical Alliance. Find out about CGI in this leaflet
Leaders When thinking about how CGCC is organised it may be helpful to think of ripples in a pond...
Paul and Lis Gutteridge head up the Church alongside a team of Key Leaders - Paul and Liz Jevons, Pete and Nicki Sims, Mike Collins, Nigel and Nicky Langford and Emma Alleway and a team of around forty Wider Ministry Leaders.
CGC history CGC can trace its roots back to 1926 when Rose Whybrow, a local lady, received a vision to start a centre to reach out to local children. Land was purchased and a small facility built. From those early days the work progressed and evolved into a church called Bethel Chapel. In April 1996 Rick and Bev Murrill left Australia and arrived in England to lead the church and in October the name was changed to Christian Growth Centre (CGC Chelmsford). Since then the church has grown steadily, moved venues and has planted several churches around the UK and abroad under the banner of Christian Growth International. In September 2006 pastoral responsibility of the CGC was handed on to Paul and Lis Gutteridge.
Leaders When thinking about how CGCC is organised it may be helpful to think of ripples in a pond...
Paul and Lis Gutteridge head up the Church alongside a team of Key Leaders - Paul and Liz Jevons, Pete and Nicki Sims, Mike Collins, Nigel and Nicky Langford and Emma Alleway and a team of around forty Wider Ministry Leaders.
CGC history CGC can trace its roots back to 1926 when Rose Whybrow, a local lady, received a vision to start a centre to reach out to local children. Land was purchased and a small facility built. From those early days the work progressed and evolved into a church called Bethel Chapel. In April 1996 Rick and Bev Murrill left Australia and arrived in England to lead the church and in October the name was changed to Christian Growth Centre (CGC Chelmsford). Since then the church has grown steadily, moved venues and has planted several churches around the UK and abroad under the banner of Christian Growth International. In September 2006 pastoral responsibility of the CGC was handed on to Paul and Lis Gutteridge.
Church Website
Christian Growth Centre on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Pastors Pete & Nicki Sims
Leader Position:
Senior Leaders
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Pastors Pete & Nicki Sims
Administration
Admin Name:
Ondine Murrill or Jo Boxall
Admin Position:
Office Manager
Admin Address:
Christian Growth Centre
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3AE
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3AE
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Ondine Murrill or Jo Boxall
Parking
In church car park or car parks in surrounding area
Christian Growth Centre Service Times
We meet on a Sunday...
10am every week
6pm on the last Sunday of the month
3pm - Sunday Afternoon Service, on the first and third Sunday of the month
2pm monthly - Signing Service, for our deaf and hearing signers - contact us for dates.
It's been more than 9 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
10am every week
6pm on the last Sunday of the month
3pm - Sunday Afternoon Service, on the first and third Sunday of the month
2pm monthly - Signing Service, for our deaf and hearing signers - contact us for dates.
It's been more than 9 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Worship Languages
English
Dress Code
Casual
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Crèche Age 0-3 years,
S.P.R.O.G’s Age 3-5 years,
Rock Solid Age 5 years - year 6,
Transition Year 6, 7 and 8,
S.P.R.O.G’s Age 3-5 years,
Rock Solid Age 5 years - year 6,
Transition Year 6, 7 and 8,
Under 18s:
A youth programme including Raw Cafe on a Friday night at 8pm.
Amplify | An evening of praise & worship for youth, students and young adults. Featuring extended worship times, 'on the couch' and a great speaker,
Amplify | An evening of praise & worship for youth, students and young adults. Featuring extended worship times, 'on the couch' and a great speaker,
Local outreach & community activities
Community Projects
We believe it important to engage unconditionally with people in the wider community. We care, listen and build relationship through community serving projects and activities including...
Hampers Ministry | Distributing food and toiletries to people in need
Dance | A street dance class for youth held on Thursdays, 7pm @ CGC. Free entry
KidZklub | For year 6, Fridays 6.15-7.45pm @ Westlands School CM1 2SB. Free entry, games, crafts, discussions, Tuck Shop
Men’s Football | Tuesdays 6-7pm @ Westlands School, for kids from Westlands Estate; Saturday for ages 17+, 6.30-8pm @ Dovedales
Street Team | Friday nights, being a helping hand to the community
Yummy Mummys | Thursday mornings, parenting and life skills and courses for young mums.
A little spiel about the annual Fun Day?
Praise for Community Projects... (?)
“I strongly applaud CGC for their outreach work, which develops programmes for the local community and benefits families of all backgrounds. The funday at Savernake Park was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which brought families from the Westlands estate together.
CGC are the living example of pro-active, community faith based church who are going out in to their local community to help the less well off and the distressed, and our upholding the finest traditions of the Christian faith.”
Simon Burns MP Chelmsford
We believe it important to engage unconditionally with people in the wider community. We care, listen and build relationship through community serving projects and activities including...
Hampers Ministry | Distributing food and toiletries to people in need
Dance | A street dance class for youth held on Thursdays, 7pm @ CGC. Free entry
KidZklub | For year 6, Fridays 6.15-7.45pm @ Westlands School CM1 2SB. Free entry, games, crafts, discussions, Tuck Shop
Men’s Football | Tuesdays 6-7pm @ Westlands School, for kids from Westlands Estate; Saturday for ages 17+, 6.30-8pm @ Dovedales
Street Team | Friday nights, being a helping hand to the community
Yummy Mummys | Thursday mornings, parenting and life skills and courses for young mums.
A little spiel about the annual Fun Day?
Praise for Community Projects... (?)
“I strongly applaud CGC for their outreach work, which develops programmes for the local community and benefits families of all backgrounds. The funday at Savernake Park was a thoroughly enjoyable experience which brought families from the Westlands estate together.
CGC are the living example of pro-active, community faith based church who are going out in to their local community to help the less well off and the distressed, and our upholding the finest traditions of the Christian faith.”
Simon Burns MP Chelmsford
Other activities & ministries
key ministries @ cgc | chelmsford
CGC Women | Meeting at CGC for Coffee mornings - Mondays at 10.30am and on the first Wednesday of the month at 8pm. Socials as advertised.
CGC Men | Meets as advertised for prayer and socials and incorporating an annual weekend away. (Men’s Ministry)
CGC Prayer | Join us for Pre-service Prayer half an hour before each service, Prophetic Prayer once a month or investigate the prayer ministry team after each service.
Raw Youth | Our Youth group incorporates Raw Café every Friday 8 pm and Youth Life Tuesdays 7.30pm @ CGC and Citi Life Wednesday 4pm at Chelmsford Costa. Watch out for special events.
Flux | Supporting students both in and out of church, with student support networks, partnerships and alignments, leadership development and events.
Missions Team | Setting up a fully functional framework for missions in Church, facilitating mission teams overseas on a regular basis.
Pastoral Care | Providing counselling and practical help, from meals to companionship. Open to anyone in need, appointments taken.
You can find out more about any of the ministries or events outlined in this booklet on the website, via the office, or at the Info Desk each Sunday.
CGC Women | Meeting at CGC for Coffee mornings - Mondays at 10.30am and on the first Wednesday of the month at 8pm. Socials as advertised.
CGC Men | Meets as advertised for prayer and socials and incorporating an annual weekend away. (Men’s Ministry)
CGC Prayer | Join us for Pre-service Prayer half an hour before each service, Prophetic Prayer once a month or investigate the prayer ministry team after each service.
Raw Youth | Our Youth group incorporates Raw Café every Friday 8 pm and Youth Life Tuesdays 7.30pm @ CGC and Citi Life Wednesday 4pm at Chelmsford Costa. Watch out for special events.
Flux | Supporting students both in and out of church, with student support networks, partnerships and alignments, leadership development and events.
Missions Team | Setting up a fully functional framework for missions in Church, facilitating mission teams overseas on a regular basis.
Pastoral Care | Providing counselling and practical help, from meals to companionship. Open to anyone in need, appointments taken.
You can find out more about any of the ministries or events outlined in this booklet on the website, via the office, or at the Info Desk each Sunday.
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
English Standard Version
Hymns and Songs:
Modern
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
450
Average Youth Congregation:
50
Christian Growth Centre History
"The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him".John Climacus
Christian Growth Centre listing was last updated on the 6th of January, 2015
