Christ Church Moreton Hall

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. 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.

 For me this week the news has been dominated by two stories.

The first is the plight of 100s of thousands of Burmese people, dead and dying after the cyclone with millions of tons of aid, just a plane flight away, and yet their own government is reluctant accept  help, because they are afraid of western influences on their country. 

The second is about this country. Every year in Britain 3.6 million tons of food is thrown away un-eaten, 60% of it has not gone past its sell by date and is still unwrapped. We spend £10.2 billion on food we never eat. That means ever year each man woman and child spend nearly £170 each on food that will never get to the table let alone to the mouth. 

Baptism and Confirmation at Christ Church
On Sunday the 27th of May it was a great pleasure to welcome Bishop Jeremy Walsh to Baptise and confirm Sally Franklin, Deborah Lock, Sam Bartlett and Howard Scott. Jane Ratcliffe renewed her baptismal vows by full immersion at the same time. It was a wonderful occasion as all the candidates had compelling stories about how the Jesus Christ has changed their lives and given them a new way of living. It is always such a joy to see people come to a living faith and celebrate it is such a moving way.

Buying a house on Moreton Hall? (Chancel Repairs)
It has come to my attention that some of the solicitors and estate agents, who assist in the buying and selling of houses on the Moreton Hall estate, have been asking people to take out insurance against repairing Christ Church, Moreton Hall. This is despite the fact we have stated publicly that Christ Church, Moreton Hall does not make claims against any property on the Moreton Hall estate for repairs. None the less some lawyers and estate agents continue to insist that their customers take out such insurance...