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Lymington United Reformed Church
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 9AG
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Who we are
Our Open Door Vision:
“Our Vision is to be a church with an Open Door for all people to come in and for us to reach out, responding to the needs of the community and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
An Honourable Past
Lymington Presbyterian Church was founded in 1672 when Robert Tutchin took out a license as a Presbyterian teacher to preach under the declaration of indulgence. The congregation outgrew the original building and in 1842 they had a radical vision for a new Church building, parsonage and school rooms offering free education to all. In March 1847 the congregation having raised £4500 saw work commence on the current building as was, this was completed and opened for worship as Lymington Congregational Church on October 28th 1847. In 1972 the Church agreed to join the United Reformed Church which was a Union of the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches in England and Wales.
How did our Open Door begin?
Back in 1998 our congregation led by Rev’d Jane Weedon felt God calling us to make the most of our prime position in the middle of Lymington High Street and open its doors to the needs of our local community. From there began a huge journey of faith and exploration of talents as the fellowship embarked on a fund raising project to raise over £500,000, the Wessex Synod generously agreed to match fund the project to this limit.
This gave the Church the momentum to work tirelessly over the next 11 years to achieve its vision to be the church with an “Open Door” for the community of Lymington.
Now is the time….This is the moment
Now we are delighted to welcome you to our modern refurbished Sanctuary with soft chairs, new heating, lighting and a full multimedia system. Our £1.1 million pound face lift allowed us to demolish our old hall and rebuild it with 21st century facilities and accessibility.
But the real triumph is the “Open Door” the main Sanctuary entrance all rebuilt in glass and re-positioned centrally enabling us to literally reach out to the community and the world outside can see in…..
Church Activities and Services
† Our Church Sanctuary, open for prayer and some quiet time every day from 10am to 12noon (11.30am on Saturdays).
+ Sunday Services at 10.30am, followed by coffee, at which all are welcome.
† Sunday Junior Church all children welcome to come and join the fun.
† Prayer Group, Wednesdays 9.15 to 10am.
† Solent Mead Residential Home monthly Service on Sunday at 6.30pm.
† Saturday Coffee Mornings for fellowship and a chat 9.30 to 11.30 in the main hall
† Open Door Café open Monday to Friday 10 to 12noon, offering a listening ear.
† Café outreach* includes monthly visits by… New Forest Disability Information Service 1st Monday. Carers' Café 3rd Tuesday. Cruse Bereavement New Forest 3rd Thursday. (*current outreach services are subject to change)
† New Forest Basics Bank emergency food service operates Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 to 12noon (client referral basis only). www.basicsbank.org.uk
† Seated Exercise class, all abilities, every Tuesday 12.00 to 12.30pm.
† Churches Together Lymington & Pennington (CTLP) United Prayer & Praise 3rd Monday monthly 7.30pm in the Sanctuary.
“Our Vision is to be a church with an Open Door for all people to come in and for us to reach out, responding to the needs of the community and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
An Honourable Past
Lymington Presbyterian Church was founded in 1672 when Robert Tutchin took out a license as a Presbyterian teacher to preach under the declaration of indulgence. The congregation outgrew the original building and in 1842 they had a radical vision for a new Church building, parsonage and school rooms offering free education to all. In March 1847 the congregation having raised £4500 saw work commence on the current building as was, this was completed and opened for worship as Lymington Congregational Church on October 28th 1847. In 1972 the Church agreed to join the United Reformed Church which was a Union of the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches in England and Wales.
How did our Open Door begin?
Back in 1998 our congregation led by Rev’d Jane Weedon felt God calling us to make the most of our prime position in the middle of Lymington High Street and open its doors to the needs of our local community. From there began a huge journey of faith and exploration of talents as the fellowship embarked on a fund raising project to raise over £500,000, the Wessex Synod generously agreed to match fund the project to this limit.
This gave the Church the momentum to work tirelessly over the next 11 years to achieve its vision to be the church with an “Open Door” for the community of Lymington.
Now is the time….This is the moment
Now we are delighted to welcome you to our modern refurbished Sanctuary with soft chairs, new heating, lighting and a full multimedia system. Our £1.1 million pound face lift allowed us to demolish our old hall and rebuild it with 21st century facilities and accessibility.
But the real triumph is the “Open Door” the main Sanctuary entrance all rebuilt in glass and re-positioned centrally enabling us to literally reach out to the community and the world outside can see in…..
Church Activities and Services
† Our Church Sanctuary, open for prayer and some quiet time every day from 10am to 12noon (11.30am on Saturdays).
+ Sunday Services at 10.30am, followed by coffee, at which all are welcome.
† Sunday Junior Church all children welcome to come and join the fun.
† Prayer Group, Wednesdays 9.15 to 10am.
† Solent Mead Residential Home monthly Service on Sunday at 6.30pm.
† Saturday Coffee Mornings for fellowship and a chat 9.30 to 11.30 in the main hall
† Open Door Café open Monday to Friday 10 to 12noon, offering a listening ear.
† Café outreach* includes monthly visits by… New Forest Disability Information Service 1st Monday. Carers' Café 3rd Tuesday. Cruse Bereavement New Forest 3rd Thursday. (*current outreach services are subject to change)
† New Forest Basics Bank emergency food service operates Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 to 12noon (client referral basis only). www.basicsbank.org.uk
† Seated Exercise class, all abilities, every Tuesday 12.00 to 12.30pm.
† Churches Together Lymington & Pennington (CTLP) United Prayer & Praise 3rd Monday monthly 7.30pm in the Sanctuary.
Street Address
High Street
Lymington,
Hampshire
SO41 9AG
United Kingdom
Phone: 01590 676306
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Church Pastor
Christina Vivian
Minister
High Street
Lymington,
Hampshire
SO41 9AG
United Kingdom
Phone: 01590 676306
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
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United Reformed Church
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Christina Vivian
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Minister
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Reverend
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Lymington United Reformed Church Lymington Service Times
† Our Church Sanctuary, open for prayer and some quiet time 10am to 12noon every day.
+ Sunday Services at 10.30am, followed by coffee, at which all are welcome.
+ Sunday Junior Church activities.
Service Times last updated on the 6th of January, 2012
+ Sunday Services at 10.30am, followed by coffee, at which all are welcome.
+ Sunday Junior Church activities.
Service Times last updated on the 6th of January, 2012
Worship Languages
English
Dress code:
Smart casual
Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Junior Church every Sunday.
Under 18s:
Junior Church every Sunday.
Local outreach & community activities:
Open Door community cafe Mon-Fri 10am to 12noon.
Family Group.
Carers' Cafe.
Disability Information Service outreach.
Cruse Bereavement outreach service.
Every Saturday coffee and fellowship
Family Group.
Carers' Cafe.
Disability Information Service outreach.
Cruse Bereavement outreach service.
Every Saturday coffee and fellowship
Other activities & ministries
Emergency food service - New forest Basics Bank www.basicsbank.org.uk
Member of Churches Togther Lymington & Pennington (CTLP).
Member of Churches Togther Lymington & Pennington (CTLP).
Special Needs/Accessibility:
Disabled loos, hearing loop, no steps/stairs
Prayers and hymns:
Main Bible:
Good News Bible
Hymns and Songs:
Complete Mission Praise/ Rejoice & Sing
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Average Adult Congregation:
50
Average Youth Congregation:
8
Additional Info:
The church, main hall and all the facilities are available to hire and are used by many local groups offering exercise classes to art, meeting and educational classes.
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