Welcome

"There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus"
Galatians 3:28 

Churches Together in Purley & Kenley is a group of thirteen churches in the south of Croydon who work, worship and proclaim the Gospel together, seeking new ways to deepen their communion with Christ and with one another.

Our activities are coordinated by a team of volunteers from our constituent churches and partner organisations, led by Rev Marilyn Webb, Associate Minister at Purley Baptist Church.

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"Churches should be places where the hurting and needy can find healing and restoration, and places that are constantly growing and giving their best to God."

Marilyn Webb, Chair, Churches Together in Purley & Kenley
 

What's On

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July 2019 marks 60 years since Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church first opened for worship. This concert, hosted by Christ Church Purley, is the highlight of the anniversary celebrations.

Tickets cost £15 and are available from:

  • Purley Cross Centre, 24 High Street, Purley CR8 2AA (10am-4pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-2pm Fri)
     
  • OLLBC Office, Reedham Park Avenue, Purley CR8 4BQ


You can also book online at the Eventbrite booking page (booking fee applies).

Alternatively you can Reserve Now, Pay Later using the form on the Old Lodge Lane website.

Churches Together AGM: 2 July
The 2019 Annual General Meeting of Churches Together in Purley and Kenley will be held at All Saints, Church Road, Kenley CR8 5DU on Tuesday 2 July at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be available.
We have a speaker from the Ascension Trust and it will be a good opportunity to meet people from other churches and hear about recent and upcoming events. Please make every effort to attend. If you need help with transport please contact the Church Office at Purley Baptist, tel 020 8668 0422.
 

 

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Located in the Foyer at Purley Baptist Church, open Thursdays 10am to 2pm. A place to meet, engage in hobbies and crafts, or just sit and be alone. There is quiet space for prayer.

More information at www.renewwellbeing.org.uk

 

Who We Are

"Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant."
Luke 22:26

Click/tap on a picture below to go to that church's own website.

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montpelier Montpelier Purley ollbc Old Lodge Lane Purley pbc Purley Baptist
purleyurc Purley URC stjames St James' Riddlesdown stjohnthebaptist St John the Baptist Purley
stmarks St Mark's Woodcote stswithuns St Swithun's Purley grace vineyard 300
Grace Vineyard Purley
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What We Do

"Share your food with the hungry and provide the poor wanderer with shelter."
Isaiah 58:7 

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Purley Food Hub

Based at Purley United Reformed Church, the Food Hub has met an ever-increasing need since it was set up by Churches Together in Purley & Kenley in 2013. Clients are referred by local partner agencies and are given food for three meals a day, for three days, for each family member.
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CAP Croydon South

Churches Together is part of the CAP Croydon South Partnership, which provides free practical support for people struggling with debt and poverty. Local CAP services include a Money Course, a Job Club, Debt Advice & Support and a new Life Skills group.
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Night Shelter

We are among over 30 local churches involved in the Croydon Churches Floating Shelter, which offers homeless people a friendly welcome through the winter, with a hot meal and a bed for the night, plus breakfast and a packed lunch. Free warm clothing is also provided.
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Town Chaplaincy

This project seeks to support the people who work in the local shops, offices and businesses in Purley. The chaplaincy team wear purple fleeces and make fortnightly visits to the community and are ready to talk with anyone, to provide care and give help where possible.
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Easter Events

Easter is the main focus of the Christian life, a time when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Services take place at the various churches and on Good Friday we join in a Walk of Witness through the town followed by a short service outside Tesco.
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Christmas Specials

Christmas is our busiest time of year, with much activity around Christmas Lunch on Jesus and Toys for Joy. These projects distribute hampers and toys to families who would otherwise go without. We also work closely with the local community on the Purley Christmas Lights project.

 

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Other Events

The churches join together for various other events during the year including the annual Scones and Songs of Praise celebration, as well as quiz nights, concerts and other fundraisers and social events. Joint worship and outreach events also keep us busy.

 

Where To Find Us