Our Church
The Church first started in 1940 when a group of local Christians felt it was time that Banstead had its own Reformed Church. Twenty-four people met for a service in the then school hall.
With support from the Congregational Church in Sutton and others in this area, this Church was formally constituted as Banstead Congregational Church in 1946 when our fifty-two founder members signed a Covenant, setting out their aims, ideals and commitment. A copy of this Covenant can be seen on the noticeboard in the vestibule.
With support from the Congregational Church in Sutton and others in this area, this Church was formally constituted as Banstead Congregational Church in 1946 when our fifty-two founder members signed a Covenant, setting out their aims, ideals and commitment. A copy of this Covenant can be seen on the noticeboard in the vestibule.
In 1951, the first buildings were opened. They now form the left hand side of our present buildings as you look from the front. A new and larger sanctuary was added in 1957, a further large meeting room (the Fellowship Room) in 1962 and the whole sanctuary and vestibule were extended and enhanced in 2000.
These additions to the buildings have reflected the growth in church attendance and membership here. Our present membership is 75 Our average congregation on a Sunday morning is 40 including those joining online.
These additions to the buildings have reflected the growth in church attendance and membership here. Our present membership is 75 Our average congregation on a Sunday morning is 40 including those joining online.
We come from a variety of backgrounds, are of mixed ages and are all at different stages on our faith journey.
We seek God’s inspiration, are open to challenge, and support each other and our community. We aspire to share the love of God and draw new families and individuals from all backgrounds into church life. An extract from our church covenant is shown below.
We seek God’s inspiration, are open to challenge, and support each other and our community. We aspire to share the love of God and draw new families and individuals from all backgrounds into church life. An extract from our church covenant is shown below.
" We seek to fulfil the will of God, as declared in Scripture, in bearing one another’s burdens and sharing each other’s joys, in supporting each other’s spiritual growth, in welcoming the stranger and befriending the poor and lonely, in caring for the young and building up everyone in our congregation as part of the great family of God.
We promise to endeavour by prayer, personal service and conscientious giving, to proclaim the Kingdom of God at home and abroad, and to fulfil His will in all human relationships in which we have part, whether social, economic or international."
Click on the link below to read it in full.