About Christ Church Moreton Hall

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The Church Office
Christ Church Moreton Hall
Lawsons Place
Symonds Road
Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk
IP32 7EW

worship@ccmh.org.uk
Phone: 01284 725391
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Christ Church was founded by all the Christian denominations in Bury St. Edmunds in 1985. It is situated on the Moreton Hall estate - a modern housing estate situated the east of Bury St Edmunds with an increasing population of over 7000. Over the years we have developed into a Church where every Christian is able to worship and serve Christ regardless of denomination background. It is our aim to share the love of Christ with everyone, whatever their need, background or past. Christ Church is a Church of England Parish which is completely Ecumencical. Preaching This is a brief outline of our history and how we became a Church in which all Denominations and Traditions works and Worship together as one Fellowship.

October 1985: The first Service in the Community Centre.
October 1987: The appointment of the first Minister - Captain Pat Mottram.
September 1990: Creation of Conventional District and appointment of second Minister, Reverend Jonathan Ford.
January 1991: Raising of the Cross on the land allocated by the council for the new Church building.
October 1991: Launch of building Appeal.
December 1993: Christ Church Moreton Hall opened for the first service.
April 1994: Dedication of Christ Church Moreton Hall.
July 1994: Creation of New Parish.
February 1996: Signing of Declaration of Ecumenical Commitment
October 1996: Launch of Church Extension appeal.
July 1997: Nigel Corwin ordained Deacon, and appointed Curate of Christ Church
December 1997: New Church Hall opened
July 1998: Nigel Corwin ordained Priest
July 1999: Matt Boyes ordained Deacon and appointed Curate of Christ Church
July 2000: Matt Boyes ordained Priest
July 2002: Matt Boyes leaves Christ Church to take charge of his own Parish
September 2004: Student Youthworker Peter Ambler joins Christ Church at the start of his three year course
October 2004: Declaration of Ecumenical Commitment reviewed and signed.
January 2006: Restructuring of church leadership, resulting in creation of Worship, Evangelism, Admin, Ministry, Children & Youth, Finance and Building departments.
June 2007: David Grantham ordained Deacon and appointed Curate of Christ Church

Knowing Jesus brings a deep peace, as well as the joy of having His personal friendship. We would like you to find Him too. If you already know Him please feel free to join in with everything we do. This website seeks to give you a clear guide to all we do. If there is anything you need that we have not mentioned please contact us. The Minister, Jonathan Ford is always available to call if required. Christ Church seeks to serve the whole of the Moreton Hall Area.

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