Christ Church, Cove
Christ Church is on the Cove Road next to the Trademans Arms and almost opposite
Tesco Extra.
Parish of Cove
There are two churches in the Parish of Cove, St. John the Baptist and (following the unification of St. Christopher’s with Southwood Church earlier in 2019) Christ Church. The Parish of Cove has four services every Sunday morning and on the first Sunday of the month there is also our Ignite worship service at 6.30pm.
St John's, Cove
St John’s is in the centre of Cove. To get to St John’s by car you will need to enter St John’s road from Fleet Road.
Parish of Cove
There are two churches in the Parish of Cove, St. John the Baptist and Christ Church, Cove following the unification of St. Christophers with Southwood Church earlier in 2019. The Parish of Cove has four services every Sunday morning and on the first Sunday of the month there is 5 with our Ignite worship service at 6.30pm.
Christ Church, Cove
Christ Church is on the Cove Road next to the Trademans Arms and almost opposite
Tesco Extra.
St John's, Cove
St John’s is in the centre of Cove. To get to St John’s by car you will need to enter St John’s road from Fleet Road.
Sundays in Cove Parish
Lots of worship styles across the parish to choose from
9:00am @ St John's
A reflective and peaceful service which offers the opportunity to hear good preaching and receive communion within a liturgical setting, including hymns sung from hymn books.
Communion Service
Peaceful
Liturgical
Hymn Books
Join us
If you would like to join us at this service, please come along this Sunday. If you would like someone to meet you at the door. Please click below and fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
9:30am @ Christ Church
A contemporary and lively service with band led worship. We offer groups for children and teenagers at this service. We serve coffee and pastries from 9.00am as well as after the service.
Contemporary
Children & Teenagers
Lively
Pastries! @ 9am
Join us
If you would like to join us at this service, please come along this Sunday. If you would like someone to meet you at the door. Please click below and fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
10:30 @ St. John's
A relaxed setting, offering the opportunity to worship with a multi-generational group of people. The music, led by a gifted music group, offers a very broad spectrum of older and newer worship songs.
Sunday School Children’s work is provided during the service.
Worship Service
Relaxed
Multi-Generational
Dynamic
Join us
If you would like to join us at this service, please come along this Sunday. If you would like someone to meet you at the door. Please click below and fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
11:15am @ Christ Church
A contemporary liturgical service, generally in a communion setting, and with a very broad variety of hymns and worship songs projected onto a screen, so no hymn or service books needed.
Communion Service
Peaceful
Liturgical
Welcoming
Join us
If you would like to join us at this service, please come along this Sunday. If you would like someone to meet you at the door. Please click below and fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
Ignite 6:30pm @ Christ Church
An informal and lively spirit-led service with band-led worship, vibrant bible teaching and prayer ministry. If you like lighting rigs and an extended time of worship then this is the service for you. This service is attended by those in the parish and we extend our welcome to those from other churches in the local area. This service lasts around an hour and a quarter.
IGNITE: Worship
Ignite: Ministry
Ignite:Teaching
Lively Band
More Details
Ignite is normally on the first Sunday of the month. There is a seperate section about Ignite on our website, so please click below for more details of our exciting ministry Ignite and when the next Ignite is.
Church Life
Lots of Ways to Get Involved in The Parish of Cove
Life is for sharing… and we all know that many hands make light work (and often we make many memories together too). At Parish of Cove we believe ministry is also for sharing and we all get to play our part in what God is doing among us. So whether you make best cuppa in town, or a dab hand with paint brush or a passion for preaching we would love to find a place for you to share your gifts, talents and willing hands so together we can see God do great things through us and in us.
The best way to join a team is to contact the person who leads the team or get in contact with either the church office or clergy who can connect you. If you are new to the church and wonder where there is a ‘you’ shape area of ministry then contact the clergy who would be happy to chat about this further with you.
Joining a team is one of the best ways to get to know people, grow in your own faith journey.
Connect
Children
Women’s Ministry
Youth
Home Groups
Homegroups are a great place to get to know others and grow in faith together. We
meet to study the Bible, socialise and pray for one another.
Our small groups meet in homes or the church at different days and times
throughout the week. If you would be interested in joining a small group then please contact Gemma Foster HERE
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Meeting Point
Parish Of Cove Leadership
Meet our ministry team
Gemma Foster
Priest-in-Charge, Rector (designate)
Gemma is married to J and they have 2 children Imogen & Joel. Gemma didn’t grow up in the church but came to faith in her teens before going on to study at London School of Theology. After this she joined staff team of Soul Survivor Watford Church as an Assistant Pastor where she remained for almost 11 years, during this time she felt called to Ordination so left to do a curacy at St Paul’s Letchworth Garden City & All Saints in Willian. Gemma moved to Cove in Spring 2019 and is really excited about the future here in the Parish of Cove with the unification, launch of Christ Church and strengthening the family ties between Christ Church and St John’s as we move into this next chapter together. She is also working on a PhD looking at faith development and discipleship in young adults. Gemma is passionate about creating environments where people can engage with God, experience being part of a community and grow in their faith to become authentic disciples of Jesus. Gemma’s signature style is coffee mug in hand and chatting to someone.
Steve Stewart
Priest, Associate Rector (designate)
Steve is married to Amanda, and they have three children (Shona, Tamsin, now with the Lord, and Hetty). Steve became a Christian at 17, not only rejoicing in my salvation but, over the years, by God’s grace, having my faith ever more strengthened by the overwhelming weight of forensic evidence that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the Lord and the Christ. Prior to receiving a dog collar, Steve trained as an engineer, had careers in finance training, procurement and IT. During this time, Steve also led church youth groups, camps, holiday clubs and the church worship band, among many other ministries. Following his training at Oak Hill Theological College, Steve had a great curacy in Norwich, and has served in Cove since 2004, first as a Team Vicar and since 2019 as Associate Rector. Steve has a passion for Bible teaching and preaching to mature all in Christ, and is reading for a PhD looking at The Role of the Law of Moses in the Fourth Gospel. He enjoys great company and food, playing and listening to music, techy stuff and a good laugh.
Gemma and Steve’s latest Video
Gemma and Steve’s special Christ Church Cove launch video.
The official launch of Christ Church Cove took place on Sunday 22nd September. Bishop Andrew Watson joined us to celebrate all that God has done here in Cove and also as we look to the future and the new things he is doing among us. It was an evening of worship, testimony, thanksgiving, teaching and vision for the future.
Visiting
Hello! We’re really keen for you to feel as welcome as you can whether you are just visiting or wondering about joining us. We have put a few details below which may be helpful.
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Have Kids?
We want to see young people encounter Jesus, learn about the Bible and have lots of fun and make memories together.
Click for details of our kids programme
Get Connected
We would like to serve you however we best can.
Click for Parish of Cove’s contact details
Visiting
Hello! We’re really keen for you to feel as welcome as you can whether you are just visiting or wondering about joining us. We have put a few details below which may be helpful.
Click for more details
Have Kids?
We want to see young people encounter Jesus, learn about the Bible and have lots of fun and make memories together.
Click for details of our kids programme
Get Connected
We would like to serve you however we best can.
Click for Parish of Cove’s contact details
Recent Sermons
Lots of recordings from services across the Parish of Cove
Peter Jefferys - December 8, 2019
Matthew 3:1-12 @ 930
This is a recording of the 9:30am service from Christ Church, Cove when Peter Jeffreys spoke on Matthew 3 verses 1 to 12 as we continued our Advent series.
Scripture References: Matthew 3:1-12
From Series: "Christ Church"
A recording from one of the services at Christ Church, Cove
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What we believe
At the parish of Cove we affirm the 39 Articles of the Church of England and we subscribe to the basis of Faith from the Church of England Evangelical council
Upcoming Events
Life Events
Marriage
If you would like to get married at either Christ Church or St John’s then please is get in touch with our parish office.
Baptism
If you are interesting in baptism we would love to hear from you! please contact the church office
Funerals
Normally arrangements are made directly with the funeral directors. Should you have any questions please contact the Parish Office.
Churchyard
St. Johns has a churchyard; guidance on the Diocesan Churchyard Regulations which apply to St John’s Churchyard, Cove is available by clicking more details.
Weekly Services
Plan Your Visit
We would love you to join with us at one of the services listed here. If you would like to know where we are, where to park etc we have created a FAQ.
Sundays 9.00 @ St John’s
Sundays 9.30 @ Christ Church
Sundays 10.30 @ St John’s
Sundays 11.15 @ Christ Church
Wednesdays 10.00 @ Christ Church
Ignite
Once a month on the first Sunday of the month the Parish of Cove has our monthly Ignite Service at Christ Church which is a modern contemporary worship service, all are welcome
Sundays 9.00 @ St John’s
Sundays 9.30 @ Christ Church
Sundays 10.30 @ St John’s
Sundays 11.15 @ Christ Church
Wednesdays 10.00 @ Christ Church
Plan Your Visit
We would love you to join with us at one of the services listed here. If you would like to know where we are, where to park etc we have created a FAQ.
Ignite
Once a month on the first Sunday of the month the Parish of Cove has our monthly Ignite Service at Christ Church which is a modern contemporary worship service, all are welcome
Church Blog
The Latest News & Updates
Very Happy Christmas from Gemma and Steve
Christmas 2019
Over Christmas there will be a lot of activities in the Parish of Cove to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please join us for one or more of the events and celebrate with us.
Christmas Fair
On 30th November there will be a Christmas Fair at Christ Church, Cove. Come along to buy cakes, cards, gifts, books, plants, CDs, preserves, craft, games and toys. There will also an opportunity to win a fabulous prizes in our Tombola.
Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 10th November 2019 we have some special Remembrance Sunday services, 10:30am at Christ Church, 9:30am and 10:30am at St. Johns, Cove
3 Exciting Sunday’s in Ephesians
3 Exciting Sunday’s in Ephesians starting Sunday 20th October 2019, over the next 3 weeks we are looking at God’s Design for Marriage, Family and work.
Video about Alpha and Omega
Steve Stewart and Nicholas Young chat about Alpha and Omega, the new musical production put together by local churches.
Church Blog
The Latest News & Updates
Very Happy Christmas from Gemma and Steve
Christmas 2019
Over Christmas there will be a lot of activities in the Parish of Cove to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please join us for one or more of the events and celebrate with us.
Christmas Fair
On 30th November there will be a Christmas Fair at Christ Church, Cove. Come along to buy cakes, cards, gifts, books, plants, CDs, preserves, craft, games and toys. There will also an opportunity to win a fabulous prizes in our Tombola.
Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 10th November 2019 we have some special Remembrance Sunday services, 10:30am at Christ Church, 9:30am and 10:30am at St. Johns, Cove