There are currently 15 churches in the Churches Together in Bishops Stortford fellowship covering a wide range of sizes and worship styles. You should be able to find one that suits you! The information below gives just a brief flavour of the churches. To find out more click on the link to take you to their individual web sites, have a look at their video/live stream content, or better still pop along and try them out for yourself – you would be very welcome. For simplicity they are listed in alphabetical order
All Saints
All Saints’ (Stansted Road, CM23 2DY) is a lively Anglican church in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, but welcomes and caters for people of all traditions. You would be very welcome to become involved in any of the many activities supported by the church. To help decide if this church may be for you click here
Website: www.allsaintshockerill.org.uk
Telephone: 01279 506542
Email:vicar@allsaintshockerill.org.uk
Bishop’s Stortford Baptist Church
Bishop’s Stortford Baptist Church (Twyford Road, 3LJ) is an evangelical Baptist church. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He is the way through whom we can have a relationship with God which will change our lives. Our vision is to be a community of wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ that live out what the Bible teaches us, living our lives for Jesus, so that God’s plan to save the world may be accomplished.
BSBC is a place for young and old and we welcome you to join with us in anything that we do as a church.
As well as the usual English Language services (10:30am every Sunday), on the 2nd Sunday of the month the church runs a Portuguese language service in the Bridge building on the church site this is: A time to meet and make friends. A time of fellowship with music & prayers. A time to praise and hear God’s word.
The Exchange ministry is based in the Bridge building
Website: www.stortfordbaptist.org
Telephone: 01279 836695
E-mail: churchoffice@stortfordbaptist.org
Community Church Bishop’s Stortford
Community Church Bishop’s Stortford otherwise known as CCBS meets in the Charis Centre in Water Lane (CM23 2JZ). We are a non denominational charismatic church committed to deep accountable relationships with other church families and apostolic ministries. Our Vision is Jesus: His Presence; His Kingdom; His Power and His Glory and our Mission is Worship God; Proclaim Christ; Make Disciples; Demonstrate the Kingdom.
Website: www.ccbs.org.uk
Telephone: 01279 461231
E-mail : office@thecommunitychurch.org.uk
Havers Community Church
Havers Community Church is currently meeting in the Takeley Chapel, Dunmow Rd, Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford (CM22 6QH). HCC is a local evangelical church in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. Our desire is to introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our local community, and enhance a growth in God for those who are already Christians.
We welcome you to join us in fellowship every Sunday at 11am, as we sing, pray and share God’s word.
Relationship, Vision, Hope, powered by GRACE.
Website: www.haverscommunitychurch.org.uk
Tel: 01279 501577
E-mail: via the web site
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity (South Street, CM23 3BQ) are a small, friendly, inclusive Church, mainly serving the Local Community. Our aim is to try our best to apply faith to everyday life. The Bishops Stortford Winter Night Shelter is based on their site
Website: www.holytrinitybs.com
Telephone: 01279 658982
e-mail: via website
Methodist Church
Bishop’s Stortford Methodist Church (South Street, CM23 3AZ) has the mission of being Open to God, Open to Life, Open to the World and Open to YOU. As God’s family they seek to grow in their faith in God. As disciples, they are committed to sharing the good news of His love to all people and to serve one another, the community, and the wider world.
The Methodist Church hosts the Bishops Stortford Food Bank, several different organisations in its Oasis Lounge and the Bulgarian Christian Fellowship https://www.instagram.com/bulgarian_fellowship.18/; email: bmsuk@icloud.com, phone:07454820245
Website: www.bsm-church.org.uk
Tel: 01279 501754
e-mail: via web site
New Life Church
New Life church meets at the Bishop’s Stortford High School (CM23 2SH) and believe “in a church where the different can become one and the lonely can find home”. Their worship style is charismatic and their vision is to be a Christ-centred and Bible-based church, where disciples are made, people are loved and communities are transformed
web site: https://www.nlchurch.co.uk/
Contact: contact@nlchurch.co.uk(07480 245 416)
Salvation Army
Salvation Army (3 Ducketts Wharf, CM23 2EL). The Bishops Stortford Corps of this well-known national organisation is a small and friendly congregation that would love to invite you to join them as they share Jesus with the town.
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bishops-stortford
Telephone: 01279 758412
e-mail: bishops.stortford@salvationarmy.org.uk
St James, Thorley
St James (Church Lane, Thorley, CM23 4BE) St James church has a vision: To see lives that are changed by the transforming power of God’s Spirit as people come to know, experience, love and follow Jesus. Their mission is to make Jesus known, in our communities and networks, to the disadvantaged and in the wider world, through words and by action. Services are held in the Church (usually more traditional style) or the adjacent Barnabas Centre (usually more relaxed in style)
Website:http://stjamesthorley.church/
Telephone: 01279 506753
e-mail: parishoffice@stjamesthorley.org
St Joseph’s
St Joseph’s (3 Windhill, CM23 2ND) the parish church of St Joseph and the English Martyrs serves the Roman Catholics of the town. They are a lively, traditional congregation with many active ministries and the motto Church, Community, Christ. They aim to be “a place that welcomes all ages, cultures, and walks of life and strives to build a Christian community” and “look forward to praying, serving, and walking with you!”
Website:www.rcstortford.org.uk
Telephone: 01279 654063
e-mail: bishopsstortford@rcdow.org.uk
St. Michael’s
St Michael’s (3 Windhill, CM23 2ND) St Michael’s is a friendly Church of England parish. Our main Sunday service is at 10am. We share a ‘Service of the Word’ most Sundays, which is a more informal service with Bible readings, hymns, reflective music and prayers. On the third Sunday of the month we celebrate Choral Holy Communion together, using Common Worship (modern language) booklets. For more on what to expect click here.
St Michael’s also plays host to a wide range of musical events
Website: www.saintmichaelweb.org.uk
Tel: 01279 654416
e-mail: church@stmichaelweb.org.uk
The Hub Church
The Hub Church (Portland Road, CM23 3SL) is one of several Christian Outreach Centres throughout the UK. It aims to be a welcoming, thriving, modern, bible believing church with great worship and friendly people. They want to help you find answers to some of life’s big questions. The Hub Church is a place where you can find a sense of belonging, community and a love for God. Services are designed to cater to individuals and families from all walks of life. We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and fellowship and seek to create a space where everyone feels accepted and loved.
Website: www.thehubchurchstortford.com
Tel: 01279 861479 or 07788 612398
e-mail: mail@thehubchurch.net
United Reformed Church
United Reformed Church (Water Lane, CM23 2JZ) Water Lane Church is a warm, welcoming, open and inclusive church that considers community and compassion to be of the highest priority. It is a vibrant church that is seeking through prayer, debate, challenge and fun to find Christ’s purpose for his church in this place. Water Lane Church does not claim to have ‘arrived’, rather it believes faith to be a continuing pilgrimage. The people of Water Lane warmly invite you to join them on a journey.
Services are of the Free Church tradition.
Website: www.waterlaneurc.org.uk
Tel: 01279 755610
e-mail: secretary@waterlaneurc.org.uk
Vineyard Church
Bishops Stortford Vineyard church currently meets at the Chateau Coffee (28 South St, CM23 3AT) for a café style Sunday service and at various venues throughout the week. Our vision is to be a community that lives out the message of Jesus and the Bible in a way that we come to experience the love of God. We want to make Jesus known to those we encounter and equip them to follow Him. In short, we long for real life, real community and real mission!
Website: www.bsvchurch.org
Tel: 07769 655642
e-mail: info@bsvchurch.org