chatteris parish community

1. Welcome to the Community

We are a diverse group of people who have been brought together by our faith in Jesus.  We live in the heart of the Fens - in a town which is fast growing and changing. At the parish church, we are a community with four congregations and a...

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2. Alpha Course

Looking for answers? The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. see Welcome It consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith. see What is it? It is for everyone,...

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3. History of the Parish Church

ORIGINS We do not know when the Christian Faith first reached this part of the Fens, but there is little doubt there was a church in Chatteris by the 9th century. Huna, St. Ethedreda's steward, who became a hermit at Huna (Honey) Hill on the...

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4. History of Chatteris

This is an extract from Kelly's Directory of Cambridgeshire 1900* for Chatteris CHATTERIS in Domesday Book written "Cetriz" and "Cateriz", by some old authors "Chateriz" - is a parish and market town with a station on...

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5. What we Believe

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from...

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6. About the Bricstan Hall

The newly renovated Bricstan Hall is a multi purpose hall available for hire for community activities in line with the priorities of the church. The hall holds 120 people and includes toilets, a kitchen and an outside enclosed courtyard. The quiet...

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7. Five O'Clock Service

The Five O'clock Service is a modern service with a music group. We aim to follow God's Spirit in developing Christ's church for the future of Chatteris. We do this by involving all ages in the service and encourage youth to take a lead in the...

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8. Sunday 8:00 am Service

The 8 am service follows the Book of Common Prayer, written in 1662. This is a traditional service with Holy Communion and a short homily each week. There is no singing. The congregation is warm and welcomes visitors.

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9. Sunday 10:30 am Service

The 10:30 am service is a traditional service with and organ and choir.  The sermon is an important part of the service and usually follows the lectionary readings. We use Common Worship liturgy for the Church of England.  Newcomers are always...

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10. Toddler Praise - Fridays@1:30 pm

Toddler Praise meets each Friday during term time in the Bricstan Hall. We have a half hour of structured time - with craft, music, Bible stories and a prayer. The children enjoy quiet music and then a time of NOISY MUSIC with lots of...

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