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Bethel

Website: http://www.bethelcoventry.org.uk
CU rep: Simon Turner
Contact: si_turner [at]yahoo.co.uk

Description:
Evangelical Free Church. Independent, family, welcoming church for all ages/backgrounds.

Service description:
Sunday morning 10.30 am, Sunday evening 6.30 pm. Open family modern services. Prayer/Home groups meet Tuesday evenings.

Getting there:
Easy collection in a car. Contact Simon Turner on email si_turner@yahoo.co.uk

Canley Community Church

Website: http://www.canley.org.uk/
CU rep: Jon Rogers
Contact: j.c.rogers [at]gmail.com 02476 672607

Description:
Formerly Canley Evangelical Church; we changed our name to Canley Community Church to reflect our commitment to & participation in our local area. We have a variety of worship styles through the month from Messy church to celebration & praise. We are an open and friendly church who seek to make all visitors & friends welcome. We have 5 house groups which meet in Canley & Coventry that reflect the differing styles of learning & membership.

Service description:
Worship: 11 am each Sunday. HOUSE GROUPS venues on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at 8pm. Contact Doug Preston about joining a group on 02476 474725

Getting there:
Walk!

Cathedral

Website: http://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/life-here/under-25/students.php
CU rep: Joe Hopkins
Contact: students [at]coventrycathedral.org.uk

Description:
Coventry Cathedral is a big place and there is always a lot going on! We're primarily a community of worship, and there are a number of weekly services and home groups that cater to a range of worship styles. As the home of the International Centre for Reconciliation a lot of what happens at the Cathedral is centred on reconciliation; people to Jesus, to each other and to creation, involving people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. There are a number of opportunities for students to take part in the Cathedral community, from helping with our loud and active youth ministry, to joining the choir, to just coming along to our meetings and getting to know us! There is a community of students who attend our services and meet together for student cell group where we study the bible, pray together and support each other in life's ups and downs. The Cathedral building is also visited by a large number of schools and visitors every year, and used for events by both universities.

Service description:
The majority of students that come to the Cathedral come to the 6.30pm 'Cathedral Praise' service on Sundays, which is a more informal service. However, there is a Sunday morning service and number of other services throughout the week that are more traditional in style. As well as this, we have a student cell group which meets regularly for bible study, prayer and fellowship (with everything from pool to cheese fondue!) - it's always great to see new faces, feel free to get in touch and come and meet everyone!

Getting there:
Although we have no regular transport service, just give us a text or a call and we can easily arrange for someone to come and pick you up! Also, we're right next to Pool Meadow Bus Station, if you'd prefer to catch the bus.

Coventry Vineyard

Website: http://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk
CU rep: Olivia Evans
Contact: livvylulu14 [at]hotmail.com 0792 8629079

Description:
Coventry Vineyard is about doing life together. Showing our generation how to follow Jesus. We want Students to feel at home here and grow in their love for God and people, to demonstrate faith with action, equipped to express the love and compassion of God to others. Check out our website for details on events and how to get involved. Coventry Vineyard is part of the Vineyard Churches UK network of churches.

Service description:
We meet at the Nexus Building (see website for map and directions) every Sunday Morning from 10 am. The Morning Gathering starts with Coffee and Pastries, then moves on to a time of sung worship followed by teaching and then an opportunity to receive prayer for anything. The Morning Gathering finishes around 12pm. Our Small Groups meet across Coventry and near Leamington. We also have regular Community Projects in which you can demonstrate God's unconditional love for other in practical ways. See our website for more details, www.coventryvineyard.org.uk.

Getting there:
Transport Provided, please contact the office: office@coventryvineyard.org.uk

Elim Pentecostal Church

Website: http://www.elim-coventry.org.uk
CU rep: Amy Corbett
Contact: a.b.corbett [at]warwick.ac.uk

Description:
A lively, growing city church consisting of people of all ages, backgrounds and, at the last count, over 30 nationalities. Involved in local community projects, outreach and working with other city churches. Students are actively encouraged to become fully integrated into church life while studying in Coventry. In addition, our student reps lead student cells, and plan other student activities each year.

Service description:
Sunday Services: 9.30am, 11.15am & 6.30pm Student Group(s): Tuesdays 7.30pm

Getting there:
n/a

Emmanuel Church

Website: http://www.emmanuel-church.org.uk
CU rep: Jonathan Chase
Contact: Jon Chase jonathandchase [at]googlemail.com Leo Lucas leonie.lucas [at]googlemail.com (church staff) Michael Crook (transport & hospitality co-ordinator) michael.crook2 [at]ntlworld.com

Description:
An all age church made up of folks from a variety of backgrounds. We are an Independent evangelical church, a member of the Midlands gospel Partnership and the FIEC. We have a strong Bible teaching ministry and usually have a good number of students worshipping with us each year. We offer students lunch with a church family each week, and have a termly student lunch together at church which is a great chance for Q&A and discussion. We have a heart for international students and have a host family scheme. We also have 'student membership' to enable students to identify more formally us while they are here at Uni. We welcome students to contribute to church life in whatever way they feel able, (e.g. music group, Sunday school, refreshments, etc) but we realise and expect that for many students this is not possible. We encourage CU involvement and see the uni as your mission field.

Service description:
Sunday morning service 10.30am held at North Leamington School, Sandy Lane, Blackdown, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 6RD (from 13th September 2009) Morning services consist of singing (mixture of traditional & modern hymns/songs), prayer, Bible teaching. Sunday school for primary age during the service and have a music group (new musicians welcome). Our evening service is at 6.30pm at the church building on Heath Terrace (see address). Refreshments follow both services. 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays we meet as home fellowship groups in various homes. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays are our main church prayer meeting. Lord's Supper (communion) is held on 2nd Sunday in the month at 4.30pm (followed by tea) and 4th Wednesday at the prayer meeting.

Getting there:
Minibus leaves campus at 9.55am from the lay-by outside Cryfield halls (by pedestrian crossing between main campus and Cryfield). We will return you to campus either after the morning service, after lunch, or after the evening service, depending on your personal needs.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Website: http://www.lutheran.co.uk
CU rep: Mr Geoff Gowers
Contact: geoff.gowers [at]ntlworld.com 01926 775820

Description:
GSLC is a protestant church congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England. Our faith is based on Martin Luther's Theses that began the Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century. Based in South West Coventry , we are a base for Lutherans throughout the Midlands, as well as ministering to our Eastern Green Parish.

Service description:
Our Sunday services start at 11.00. Holy Communion is celebrated on 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Other events and meetings such as Bible Study can be followed in our calendar. Our worship style uses modern liturgy, but is very much 'a traditional' service with well known hymns set against the teachings of the scripture. You will find a warm welcome from us, young and old at Good Shepherd - look forward to seeing you.

Getting there:
Yes, several of us pass through the University on Sunday at about 10.40. Lifts can also be arranged from South Coventry e.g Earlsdon. Contact Chairman in first instance Geoff Gowers: 01926775820 The church is less than 10 minutes drive from the Warwick uni complex. A bit longer to walk! No 10. is the closest bus service from Coventry

Jubilee Coventry

Website: http://www.jubileechurchcoventry.org/
CU rep: James Silver
Contact: jamsilver [at]googlemail.com 07835431638

Description:
Jubilee Church Coventry is a vibrant church of around 250 people who love to worship Jesus Christ. We expect to meet with God; receive great Bible teaching; make great friends and have loads of fun and laughter. We are part of Newfrontiers, a worldwide family of churches together on a mission to establish the Kingdom of God by starting churches, training leaders, making disciples, empowering the poor and reaching the nations.

Service description:
We meet at 10.30am each Sunday to worship God, enjoy the friendship of each other, and receive clear Biblical teaching that equips us to live life to the full. Families from across the church then offer lunch to students in their homes after the service every week. On Sunday evenings at 6.30pm we meet for Powerhouse, our weekly prayer meeting, where we enjoy dynamic and refreshing times in the presence of God. This meeting is the driving force of the church and is held at Starley House, Eaton Rd. Coventry CV1 2FJ We also run mid-week student small groups which meet on campus.

Getting there:
Meet at the main campus bus stop at 9.45am. (also at 6pm for Powerhouse, same place)

Jubilee Leamington

Website: http://www.jubileechurchleamington.co.uk
CU rep: Graham Jakeman
Contact: office [at]jubileechurchleamington.co.uk, 01926 459777

Description:
Jubilee Church Leamington Jubilee Church is a relatively young Church, having been started in September 2003 by a small group of people from Jubilee Church in Coventry. This all happened as a result of God speaking to the leadership team about planting churches in South Warwickshire. Jubilee Leamington is the first of those churches, but we believe that God wants us to plant 5 more in due course. So Church planting is at the core of who we are, and we believe that God has called us to reach the whole Warwick region. Our God given vision of local church is contained in the acronym CEEW. This is short for Community, Equipping, Evangelism, and Worship. Community We started in 2003 with 24 people mostly in their early to late 20's and largely Warwick graduates too! This helped us in building a very strong sense of community right away, and we have built on this as more people have joined. We now have over 60 adults and 20 children, covering all ages from 1 to 60+ (we don't ask!), and from several nations around the world; but our sense of community and family is if anything even stronger now than before. We encourage people to join a small group, where community begins, but you will find that the whole church just enjoys spending life together. In particularly we now organise 3 social events each year to which people can bring their non Christian friends if they want to, but the primary purpose of which is the continued building of community. They are amazing times of fun! Equipping As a New Frontiers church we have within our DNA a desire to see everyone equipped to fulfil their call, and take their place in the local church. This starts with the teaching of God's word (we are charismatic and reformed in our theology) which we love to expound, but it doesn't stop there, we believe that discipleship is an important aspect of the local church being brought to maturity. We have a few formal discipling processes, and we link into a much larger number in the wider New Frontiers family, but much of our discipleship is informal, and very much flows out of relationship. We believe that you can learn much from those who have already walked before you. Evangelism This is the only reason that we started a church in Leamington. We feel a call to gather more people to the Lordship of Christ and to worship him. Sometimes this works through organised evangelism, but generally our evangelism is relational and ties in with our emphasis on community. People tend to get 'drawn in' by our community, but also by the presence of the Holy Spirit amongst us. After all we want people to fall in love with Jesus not us! Worship This is a high priority for us. We love to worship our God, not just because he is worthy, but because it is such a delight. Our times of worship are free and charismatic, and are characterised by the presence of God's Spirit amongst us. We have some great worship leaders and musicians, but more importantly the church loves to worship God and there is a constant thirst amongst us for his presence. We find that as we focus on Jesus, and worship him, he loves to come and touch us. We believe in and encourage the use of the gifts of the Spirit, but we find that being in his presence actually produces something much more important; changed lives!

Service description:
Sunday morning: 10.30am Friday night: Ncounter (our worship and prayer meeting) 8pm small groups: tues, wed, thurs (usually 7.45pm)

Getting there:
N/A

Kings Church

Website: http://www.kingschurchcoventry.org
CU rep: Chris Donald
Contact: Email address: icandrivelikejehu [at]hotmail.com Phone number: 07788441065

Description:
Kings is a mixed-age group of Christians, including students and families, committed to seeing God at work in our lives and in our community. Most of our group live in the Cheylesmore area, but we usually have students from the Nexus Academy of Music and Ministry, and from other areas of the city. We are focused on discipling one another, reaching the people around us in our workplaces and lives, and making connections with other churches in South Coventry and beyond. We are part of a church movement called Pioneer, and more specifically its Midlands branch, called Vision In Action.

Service description:
Our Sunday service takes place at 10:30am and runs until roughly 12:00pm, which usually involves music-based worship and a talk. Our cell groups meet on Tuesday nights around 7.45pm, to discuss the Sunday services, and to talk and pray together about all that's happening in our lives. Our men's/women's groups meet at the same time, in place of cell groups, once a month.

Getting there:
No formal transport, but lift sharing might be arranged if you call the church number (02476 507810) or student rep.

Leamington Spa Baptist

Website: http://www.leamington-baptist.org.uk
CU rep: Rev Anthony Orr
Contact: administrator [at]leamington-baptist.org.uk 01926 336650

Description:
A vibrant Baptist Church in the town centre of Leamington Spa, with activities for all ages. Worship combines both traditional and contemporary music with an emphasis on biblical teaching and principles. A friendly and caring church we would welcome the opportunity to get to know students who share fellowship with us, as we seek to serve everyone in our community.

Service description:
Sunday morning services at 10.30am (Communion usually served on the first Sunday of each month) Sunday evening service at 6.30pm (Communion usually served on the third Sunday of each month) A number of home groups meet during the week with regular monthly Wednesday prayer meetings at church. First Sunday, a youth event run by churches in Leamington Spa, is held on the "first Sunday" of each month at 8.00pm

Getting there:
Not applicable at present. Please contact church if this presents a problem.

Leamington Vineyard

Website: http://www.leamingtonvineyard.org.uk
CU rep: Brian Nash
Contact: 07505108782 leamvineyard [at]aol.com

Description:
Vineyard church part of association of vineyard churches uk

Service description:
Informal, contemporary worship, focus on prayer and ministry. Small church. meet 5.30 Sundays. Midweek house groups who always eat meal together. Involved in healing on the streets on Saturdays; prison ministry; Friday night ministry with churches together; Leamington mission bus feeding homeless etc; students would be welcomed into a friendly church where they would be quickly integrated into the 'family' and supported through their student experiences. Plenty of recent graduates and current students. Good age span and lots of food!

Getting there:
no minibus, but transport could be arranged

Living Rock Church

Website: http://www.livingrockchurch.org.uk
CU rep: Matthew Ling
Contact: matthew.ling [at]livingrockchurch.org.uk 07792416162

Description:
Our church was planted 3 years ago, currently approx 75 adults and children. Good mix of young singles and families. Meetings are full of life, quite loud, with relevant and inspirational bible teaching. Our vision is the Kingdom of God coming in power here and now to change lives and transform society - with a lot of fun on the way. We seek to embrace a daily, miraculous empowering of the Holy Spirit for every believer. We love the Word of God.

Service description:
Sundays - 10.30 to 12.15 (approx) Weekdays - Life groups of various shapes and sizes, evenings, early mornings and daytimes Monthly prayer meeting 4-5 times a year we meet with our sister congregation in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire.

Getting there:
Call for a lift

Lower Ford Street Baptist

Website: http://www.lfsbc.org.uk
CU rep: Tim Whiteley
Contact: tim.whiteley [at]gmail.com Mobile: 075143333752

Description:
We are an independent, evangelical, Bible based church. We seek to present unchanging truth in a contemporary and accessible way. We are passionate about the sovereign majesty and greatness of God; and the gospel of free salvation by grace through faith alone in Christ alone. We work hard to see Christ's Kingdom grow, relying exclusively on the power of God the Holy Spirit. We are an all age, international congregation of about 140 people on a Sunday morning, with life and love, and opportunities to serve. There is a student hospitality scheme every Sunday. We would love to see you!

Service description:
Sunday: 10 am Prayer meeting 11 am Morning Service 6.30 pm Evening Service followed by student/young people get together. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting alternating fortnightly with Home Groups. Opportunities to serve include youth work, and evangelistic activities

Getting there:
A white Minibus registration W131GCT at lay by at traffic lights near Student Union on Gibbet Hill Road at 10.40 am on Sundays, and on request in evening at 6.10 pm. For info contact Janet Cordle on 024 7641 9416 or 07707352958

Myton

Website: http://www.mytonchurch.org.uk
CU rep: Paul Slater and Lydia Clarke
Contact: Paul Slater: paul.slater [at]warwick.ac.uk, 07827994431 Lydia Clarke: lydiaclarke1000 [at]hotmail.com, 07896868188

Description:
We are an independent evangelical church meeting based at Myton School between Leamington and Warwick. God has blessed us with currently around 250 regulars covering a huge diversity in age and background. We have lots of young families; a lively youth scene, a considerable number of students; people from a range of workplaces and cultures; and some very active seniors! Across this diversity though we are drawn together by a single aim; to worship God through being a united community characterised by sincere devotion to Christ, loyalty to the Word of God, love for one another, commitment to both spiritual and numerical growth, active concern for the unconverted and a desire for every member to develop in gifted service of the Lord. If this is your heart as well we'd love you to join us.

Service description:
Our Sunday morning service at 10.30am in the school hall includes prayers, news updates and times of singing together, using a range of both traditional and new songs. At the centre is a time of Bible teaching aiming to apply its timeless truths to our daily situations. Running parallel to this service during student terms we have also started a more interactive style service elsewhere on the school site and we meet at 7pm for a more reflective service. As part of a wide range of weekly activities we have a number of small groups which students are welcome to be part of, although taking account of the fantastic opportunities on campus we generally encourage students, particularly when they first come to university, to primarily get involved in supporting the CU groups. We offer a range of ways to help students integrate into the church family. These include linking regular students up with a specific family or individual in the church who will particularly look out for them, providing opportunities for students to serve, and offering monthly lunches at which we discuss and develop Biblical thinking on particular challenges and opportunities facing students as well as have fellowship together. Please do look at our website or contact us for more information on any of our services or activities.

Getting there:
We offer transport from campus each Sunday morning during term. Please meet at 10am by the bus shelters opposite the Arts Centre. The bus returns to campus after the morning service and after our monthly student lunches.

New Horizons

Website: http://www.newhorizonschurch.com
CU rep: Nikki Abel
Contact: students [at]newhorizonschurch.com

Description:
New Horizons Church is a growing community of families, students, professionals and children whose lives have been impacted by Jesus Christ. Our conviction is that the gospel must be expressed through God's people, as we seek to demonstrate His patterns and preferences in all areas of life. We are part of a global network of churches and Kingdom initiatives (including a student leadership programme) that aim to impact the world in relevant ways, and bring people into a life changing encounter with Jesus Christ. We welcome students, inviting you to become a relevant part of our life as a community.

Service description:
Sunday meeting 10.30am at Coventry Boys Club, Coventry Boys Club, Whitefriars Lane, Coventry, CV1 2DT

Getting there:
New Horizons meets on Sunday morning at Coventry Boys Club which is in the city centre so public transport is readily available however, transport is available on request - please contact the church office during office hours (Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm).

Queens Road Baptist

Website: http://www.qrbc.co.uk
CU rep: Rev Sarah Harrison
Contact: Assistant Minister (with responsibility for youth and children’s work) tel: 02476520621 sarah [at]qrbc.co.uk

Description:
Baptist. We are a city wide community located near the centre of the city. We cover the whole range of ages and have many different nationalities represented in our fellowship. Being a relatively large group of people we have diverse interests and ways of working out our Christian faith bringing a richness of experience which we value. We are a busy community - you will find out about our activities by exploring this website - but we try to make sure that worship and prayer is at the centre of all that we do. We aim to be a welcoming community whether you come to a service of worship or for some other activity or simply to enjoy our Meeting Place Cafe.

Service description:
Refer to web site or call us on 02476520621

Getting there:
No transport provided.

St Marys Church Leamington

Website: http://www.stmarysleamington.com
CU rep: Jon Bevan
Contact: acetroubleshooter247 [at]hotmail.com

Description:
St. Mary's is a lively church, actively involved with our local community. It's located close to much of the student accommodation in Leamington and has various activities during week. It has helped develop a drug/alcohol/offender recovery program, and a community project in Sydenham called SYDNI.

Service description:
Three services each Sunday:
8am Holy Communion
10.30am lively and informal with worship band
6.00pm informal and liturgical

Getting there:
Transport waits at the Student Union Building at 10am on a Sunday and will have a St Mary's sticker in the window (turquoise green bus).

St Pauls

Website: http://www.stpl.org.uk
CU rep: Will Warren
Contact: wjwarren86 [at]googlemail.com 07966 734 695

Description:
St Paul's is a lively New Wine Anglican church in North Leamington, committed to the Bible and open to the renewing of the Holy Spirit. Our purpose statement is "Glory to Christ, growth to His Church and Good News to the community." We have about 300 members of all ages, particularly young families and professionals, and we'd love to see you!

Service description:
Our main two Sunday services are at 10:30am and 6:30pm. Our 10:30am service is very lively, with a mixture of old and new worship styles, children's groups, and preaching. We're usually finished by 12:00. 6:30 service is usually smaller and more reflective, with a more informal touch. We have longer periods of contemporary worship, preaching, and space for prayer ministry. As an added incentive, we provide donuts and coffee before and after! 6:30 is particularly popular with students and younger members. As well as our Sunday services, we have a very active homegroup network meeting weekly across Leamington for prayer, fellowship and outreach, and a 20/30s network which seeks to provide fellowship and growth for young singles and couples. On the first Sunday of the month 20/30s go out for Sunday lunch at a local venue. We are an Alpha church, and run several Alpha courses a year at various times of the week to suit particular individuals. For the coming year 09/10 we hope to run one Alpha course particularly for students living in Leamington who might find it difficult to attend meetings on campus. We hope this will lead into a growing student ministry, with student events and guest speakers, as we seek to equip students for service on campus and beyond.

Getting there:
We can't offer transport direct from campus, but we are only a short walk from the top Parade bus stop.

Westwood

Website: http://www.westwoodchurch.co.uk
CU rep: Arun Mahtani
Contact: roonii [at]gmail.com

Description:
Westwood church is a growing Anglican church on the south side of Coventry, next to Warwick University, Westwood Business Park and Cannon Park Shopping Centre. Our mission is to reach out with God's love, especially to our neighbourhoods, our networks of friends and colleagues and our city. At the heart of our church are small groups (cells), clusters of two or more cells, and our main Sunday meetings, Morning Celebration at St John's and family worship at Park Fellowship. We welcome all students and we encourage them to take an active part in the life of our church.

Service description:
10:20 am Morning Celebration at St John's 10:30am Park Fellowship at Cannon Park School We have an active student work with student cell groups, Student Alpha and Loveyouruni activities. There is also a wide variety of areas that students can get involved in; including children's and youth ministry, Kidz Klub and worship teams.

Getting there:
Westwood church is within walking distance of Warwick University campus. Meet at 9.50am outside Costcutter on central campus to walk to church on Sunday. This will happen for the first few weeks of term 1.