Church Partners

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’" Acts 1:8
As a response to Jesus' command we have partnerships of understanding, prayer, financial support and practical action with local, national and international organisations.

Local Partners

Friends International

Friends International Guildford partners with churches in the Guildford area to welcome international students, researchers, visiting scholars and their families into our community. They provide a social programme to help their guests meet local people and enjoy British culture, as well as learn about the Christian faith.
They have a unique opportunity to come alongside thousands of international students and families in Guildford who are often lonely and looking for friendship.

See website Here

Latest update HERE

Jean Davy

Contact for Friends International Jean Davy

FoodWise

FoodWise TLC is a Christian based charity delivering food provision, training and education to local communities. They currently work in partnership with churches and community groups in and around Woking and Guildford in Surrey.

FoodWise seeks to relieve the impact of financial hardship through the provision of food coaching. On their free cookery skills training courses we teach people how to prepare and cook nutritional food on a restricted budget, which helps to:

Build confidence in food preparation, strengthen cooking skills, make food budgets stretch further, expand nutritional food choices and improve health and well-being. All the equipment and food required for each cookery skills session is provided free of charge. Course participants get to take the meal they have prepared home with them. Our work equips people to feed themselves and their families with delicious and nutritious meals for less.

Martin Vodden Foodwise

Contact for FoodWise Martin Vodden

National Partners

CAP

Newsletter October 2024

CAP are passionate about lifting people out of debt and poverty through their award winning debt help service and money management course, the CAP Money Course. They started in 1996 when John Kirkby gave up his successful career in consumer finance to help people out of misery and poverty associated with unmanageable debt. They have grown into a national charity with a vision to have a CAP Debt centre, opened in partnership with a local church, in every town and city across the UK.
See website here

Contact for CAP Lewis Williams. "I have been a money coach for 7 years. Please get in touch to go on one of our free CAP money courses".

Street Angels

Street Angels are volunteers who believe that people deserve care and love in their time of need. Being non-judgmental underpins everything a Street Angel does. They provide care and support for people who use the leisure and entertainment venues in Guildford, helping them when they become vulnerable at night. This can happen to people for many reasons, including becoming separated from their friends, the effects of homelessness, intoxication, drug abuse, assault or any other issue which has caused personal distress or the potential for physical harm. Street Angels help people whoever they are, regardless of faith or background. They work in teams, in partnership with the club and pub door staff, Police and emergency services, to enable people to get home safely.

International Partner

Happy Child International

Happy Child International’s vision is a world where every child and young person realises their full potential in a safe and secure environment. For 29 years they have been working with vulnerable children and their families in Brazil. They work principally but not exclusively in partnership with local church partners in the areas of:

Family care
Protection from violence
Education and skills development

They adopt preventative and community-based approaches to reach children and their families. They are passionate about promoting and defending the rights of children, young people and their families. They aim to provide unconditional love and support to those we serve and strive to ensure they are heard and valued.

See website here
Happy Child

Contacts for Happy Child Jennie Sullivan and Caroline Taylor

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are new to the church, or visiting others, you are so warmly welcome. We have a page dedicated for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life - we hope the website helps you find out what you want to know about Burpham Church
Key info about the church...

When & where does the church meet?

The Intergenerational service is an informal gathering every Sunday at 10:45am for 60-70 mins.

There is an earlier more traditional Common Worship Service (with Holy Communion and hymns) at 9:15am.

Coffee and refreshments are served at 10:15am in the middle of the services and are an opportunity for fellowship: to chat between our two services.

We meet at Burpham Church which is set back on New Inn Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7HW (not great with sat navs!) Tel 01483 825533

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There is a small amount of parking available on the site but there is ample additional parking on Coniers Way just past the church. Many (who are able) love to walk to us.

What to expect when I visit the church

When you arrive, you will find yourself in the foyer. It may have many people there either just arriving like you or about to head out. Please know we are friendly and informal, with a longing to make you feel at ease.

The first service is more traditional service with communion and hymns, all guided by service books and hymn books.

Our second service has music with a band, led from the screen and an accessible and relevant talk from the bible. We love sharing stories of what God is doing - either by interviews or offering an opportunity for those to share. Please don't worry - we won't come and ask anyone new, but do expect the joy of learning from many voices.

You do not need to believe in God to come here. We are very family friendly, and love children being here, and in a natural relaxed environment. There is a box of toys available in the church near the back. There are children's groups for ages 4-11 with trained and DBS-checked leaders on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. On other Sundays, we are all in together learning deeply from one another with all-age content and challenge.

What happens to the Children at church?

We have a fantastic Sunday Club for the kids at church for ages 4-11. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the service. The leader will make it clear where and when children need to go to their programme. You will need to register them, but they can stay and you remain in the service.
Children can expect to have fun playing games, and learning about God in an exciting way. We love learning from the children about what God is saying to them.

Is there a dress code?

No, just wear something comfortable!

Will I be made to feel uncomfortable?

Not at all!
We will be welcoming and you will not be forced to do anything you are not comfortable doing. We want you to feel right at home and enjoy the service. We hope we will explain as we go, but please don't worry about asking someone - or being guided by one of the team.

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I have more questions, how do I get in touch and ask them?

If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.