Whether you are new to the area or new to church we hope that browsing through our website will give you plenty of information to help you decide whether you would like to come and join us at one of our Sunday services or other events we have. It would be great to meet you!

If you would like more information please feel free to contact us

If you are planning to visit us on Sunday morning and you are not sure what to expect, you might find some of the following information helpful:

Who are we?
Findon Valley Free Church consists of a wide range of different people, from all ages and different backgrounds. Whoever you are you are assured a very warm welcome at Findon Valley Free Church.

When to arrive:
If it's your first visit then it's probably best to turn up around 10.15am. If you are driving then you'll be pleased to hear that there is limited free parking inside the church grounds or plenty of free parking on the road . For directions to reach us please see the Find Us page. You'll be greeted on the door by our welcoming team who will give you some information about the church and notices of forthcoming events.

What to wear:
This is easy. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We are an informal church and accept people as they are. There is no need to dress up to try and be someone that you're not.

What to expect:
For some people going anywhere for the first time can be a bit of a nerve-racking experience. To help avoid any worries here's a quick summary of what you can expect at Findon Valley Free Church. First of all we aren't super-spiritual beings, we all had a 'first day' at church, you'll find we are a friendly bunch, if you don't understand something please simply ask. We start our meeting at 10.30am with a few minutes of notices keeping us informed of diary dates etc, then we spend about 35 minutes worshipping. Our worship time consists of modern and traditional songs (with guitars and keyboards), at 11am the kids and youth go to their own groups. We then have a talk from the bible that is relevant and meaningful to our modern lives. We finish our meeting around midday, with tea and coffee. Our aim is that whether you are just looking into Christianity for the first time or have been a Christian for many years that you should be encouraged and inspired by the morning. We hope that everyone will draw closer to God.

What we believe:
We are a Christian church and believe that all can have relationship with God. We believe this relationship with God is possible because of Jesus (God's only son) who invites us to follow him. We have friendly relationships with other local churches from both traditional and modern backgrounds. If you are interested in exploring the Christian faith then please come along on a Sunday or contact the office to ask for a free booklet.

Is it just Sundays?
Absolutely not! God is with us all week long and we aim to lead lives pleasing to him. We're not perfect and we do make mistakes, but we desire to make a positive difference in everything we do. To further encourage us we have midweek small groups (a small group is simply a meeting of maybe 10 people in someone's house). Small groups are a great way to get to know others in the church and to be real with each other about everyday living. If you are just looking into Christianity you are welcome to come along to a small group but you may prefer to join an Alpha group. Alpha is a great way to find out more about God and the claims of Christianity. No question is too stupid and you'll find other people also exploring God for the first time. Find out more on our Alpha webpage.

For those with disabilities:
We aim to be an all-inclusive church. Our premises are accessible for those with disabilities. We have reserved parking spaces near the entrance. Both the sanctuary, hall, kitchen and toilets are accessible. We also have a loop for the hearing impaired. If you wish to discuss specific needs please contact the church office.