Chichester Site

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Welcome to our Chichester site!

Grace Church is one church with one vision that meets across three sites

We meet every Sunday morning at the Grace Centre which also serves as our resource centre for all the sites of Grace Church. After purchasing the building in 2018 and doing some major work to make it a home for us, we started meeting here in November 2019.

There is always a buzz in the foyer as people are welcomed and greet each other before the start of the Sunday morning meeting. And there are great facilities available to enable us to run a range of activities throughout the week.

Where we meet in Chichester

The Grace Centre

Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8TX

You are so welcome to come and visit us on a Sunday! Here are some questions you might have ahead of your first visit…

What time does the meeting start and finish?

Our meeting starts at 10am and finishes around 11:30am. We serve tea and coffee (free of charge) before and after the meetings, so please don’t rush off – have a drink to get to know us.

Is parking available?

Yes, there is parking for approximately 35 cars at the rear of the building next to the main entrance foyer (accessed via Leigh Road), with dedicated blue badge spaces available.  On-street parking is also available on Terminus road and surrounding cul-de-sacs, all within a few minutes’ walk.

What should I expect when I arrive?

You will receive a very warm welcome from the moment you arrive. You will be greeted by one of our team and shown to the kids’ registration area if you need it and tea and coffee available if you wanted it. You can then feel free to take a seat in the main hall where there is a large screen where song words and information will be projected.

What happens on a Sunday morning?

Our meeting starts at 10am but tea and coffee will be available free of charge beforehand from around 9:45am. We love meeting new people on Sunday mornings and you are assured a warm welcome every time you step onto the site, whatever your life and church background.

A leader will begin the meeting with a short welcome and then we will sing a few songs of worship. We hope for these to be joyful, creative and expressive moments.

Around this time, our children and young people will be released and taken to their groups.

After the worship, the meeting leader will then share some information about upcoming events and other church news. At this point, there will also be an offering but don’t feel embarrassed to pass the basket on without putting anything in it. Many church members contribute directly through their banks using standing orders, so you won’t be the only one passing it on.

One of the leaders will then give some teaching from the Bible.

After the meeting, there is more opportunity for tea and coffee and a chance to say hello to other people or meet one of our leaders if you would like.

Is there children and youth work?

Yes! We have excellent activities for children from birth up to school year 11. We dance around to some kids’ worship, hear Bible stories, play games and other fun stuff! It’s a place where kids learn how much Jesus loves them and the exciting adventure He has for them.

Safeguarding is very important to us and all of our amazing kids and youth team are DBS checked and work with our safeguarding policy and safeguarding team.

What should I wear?

Whatever you like! There is no dress code so please come wearing whatever you feel most comfortable wearing.

Will I be expected to take part or do anything?

All the song words will be projected onto large screens at the front of the hall. If you want to join in and sing, then please do. But do feel free to just observe if you would prefer.

Any other questions?

Feel free to get in touch using the Contact Form, by emailing info@wearegrace.uk or calling the church office on 01243 778500.

What time does the meeting start and finish?

Our meeting starts at 10am and finishes around 11:30am. We serve tea and coffee (free of charge) before and after the meetings, so please don’t rush off – have a drink to get to know us.

Is parking available?

Yes, there is parking for approximately 35 cars at the rear of the building next to the main entrance foyer (accessed via Leigh Road), with dedicated blue badge spaces available.  On-street parking is also available on Terminus road and surrounding cul-de-sacs, all within a few minutes’ walk.

What should I expect when I arrive?

You will receive a very warm welcome from the moment you arrive. You will be greeted by one of our team and shown to the kids’ registration area if you need it and tea and coffee available if you wanted it. You can then feel free to take a seat in the main hall where there is a large screen where song words and information will be projected.

What happens on a Sunday morning?

Our meeting starts at 10am but tea and coffee will be available free of charge beforehand from around 9:45am. We love meeting new people on Sunday mornings and you are assured a warm welcome every time you step onto the site, whatever your life and church background.

A leader will begin the meeting with a short welcome and then we will sing a few songs of worship. We hope for these to be joyful, creative and expressive moments.

Around this time, our children and young people will be released and taken to their groups.

After the worship, the meeting leader will then share some information about upcoming events and other church news. At this point, there will also be an offering but don’t feel embarrassed to pass the basket on without putting anything in it. Many church members contribute directly through their banks using standing orders, so you won’t be the only one passing it on.

One of the leaders will then give some teaching from the Bible.

After the meeting, there is more opportunity for tea and coffee and a chance to say hello to other people or meet one of our leaders if you would like.

Is there children and youth work?

Yes! We have excellent activities for children from birth up to school year 11. We dance around to some kids’ worship, hear Bible stories, play games and other fun stuff! It’s a place where kids learn how much Jesus loves them and the exciting adventure He has for them.

Safeguarding is very important to us and all of our amazing kids and youth team are DBS checked and work with our safeguarding policy and safeguarding team.

What should I wear?

Whatever you like! There is no dress code so please come wearing whatever you feel most comfortable wearing.

Will I be expected to take part or do anything?

All the song words will be projected onto large screens at the front of the hall. If you want to join in and sing, then please do. But do feel free to just observe if you would prefer.

Any other questions?

Feel free to get in touch using the Contact Form, by emailing info@wearegrace.uk or calling the church office on 01243 778500.

Some leaders you will meet here

There are a host of leaders at our Chichester site involved in making everything happen. Tony, Jenny, Ashley, Ola and Dave make up the Chichester Site Team. They play a key role in looking out for the site pastorally, helping with the practical needs of the site, and making sure the site stays healthy and always moving forward. In addition, there are many others who help things run smoothly each week. From the moment you’re greeted by our welcome team on your arrival at the Grace Centre, right through to the moment you leave at the end of the morning, you will encounter many of the people who serve to make Grace Church in Chichester a great church to be a part of.