Welcome to Ruxley Church
An inclusive worshipping community;
united in Christ, serving others
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About us
Ruxley Church is an Anglican-Methodist ecumenical partnership, and as we worship God together we continually discover that life in him through our Lord Jesus Christ brings peace, hope and a sense of purpose in all we do.
All are welcome at Ruxley Church whether you’re just ‘browsing’, have ended up here by accident or have recently moved into the area. We don’t mind whether you’re more holy than the Saints or are uncertain about the Christian Faith. You are free to join in where and when you want. We are just so pleased that you are here!
However, if you have questions about faith, or are finding life a struggle and would like to talk with someone, please don’t be afraid to contact one of our Ministry Team. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we’re very willing to listen and help you explore further.
24th Church Anniversary
Once again we will be celebrating our 24th Church Anniversary with Holy Communion on Sunday 1st February. This is a joint service with Stoneleigh Methodist Church members and there will be a shared lunch.
The invited guest and officiating minister is The Revd. Dr. Jonathan Dean who is one of the newly appointed Chairs of the London District of the Methodist Church.
As a District Chair, Jonathan has oversight of half of the Circuits in London (mainly South and East which the Wimbledon Circuit is one). He is the Link Chair on the District’s Authorised Ministries Commission and Probationers Committee, the link Chair for the District Committees such as District Advance Fund Panel; Safeguarding Group and as a District Chair. He is also a member of the District Complaints Support Group; the EDI; the NPNP; the Reconciliation and Mediation Group; and Sabbaticals Advisory Group.
We're very much looking forward to having him with us. There will be a sign-up sheet on the notice board to ask for your contribution towards the shared lunch please.
Ruxley Eco Church
Caring for all of creation is part of our adopting a right relationship with God, and we have launched Eco Church!
This initiative of the Christian charity A Rocha is helping churches look at their worship and teaching, their buildings and energy use, as well as their community engagement to ensure that Christians are intentionally taking care of God's creation in all they do.
Since the launch of our Ruxley Eco Church journey back in February this year, we have made significant steps forward in becoming more environmentally friendly.
Particular thanks go to our Premises Team and also Worship and Development Group - and all of you who have taken this work forward so far.
We have received our Bronze Award and have met many of the targets to take us on to Silver!
Can you help us make our next steps together?
Support our new Solar Panel ProjectConsider auditing your lifestyle to see how environmentally friendly it is or measure your carbon footprint?
Here are two tools which could help you do this:
Do you take time to enjoy being outside for events and activities, such as walks?
Maybe you would enjoy signing up to A’Rocha’s ‘Wild Christian’ programme: https://arocha.org.uk/wild-christian/
Are you a keen gardener - either of your own garden or other outdoor spaces? The way we manage our private gardens and other outdoor spaces can make a significant contribution to nature. We’d love to hear stories of the way church family members enjoy and use their gardens to help wildlife to thrive.
Ruxley Church signs End Poverty Pledge
We’re delighted to report that, following ECC approval, Alex has signed the End Poverty Pledge in Surrey on behalf of our church. By doing so, we have committed to do what we can to work towards a poverty-free future in Surrey:
We will show respect and compassion to anyone who is struggling financially.
We will look at how our own actions can make life easier for people in financial hardship and help lift them out of poverty.
We will join in wider efforts to raise awareness and tackle poverty in our local community.
Much of this we are doing at Ruxley already, but we will continue to ensure that, in line with our mission statement ‘An inclusive worshipping community; united in Christ, serving others’ that we will do what we can to support those who find themselves in financial difficulties.
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