Sunday Services

We would love to welcome you to Parkside Christian Centre on a Sunday.

Our Sunday service is a time for the church family to gather together to worship God, pray, hear from the Bible, encourage one another and make space to encounter the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Whether you are a regular churchgoer, new to East Sheen, returning to church after some time away, or simply curious about Christian faith, you are very welcome.

Join us on Sunday

Parkside Christian Centre meets at:

173 Upper Richmond Road West
East Sheen
SW14 8DU

Our Sunday gathering is friendly, welcoming and open to everyone. You do not need to be familiar with church to come along, and you will not be put on the spot. You can simply come as you are and take things at your own pace.

What to expect

A typical Sunday service includes worship, prayer, Bible teaching and time together as a church family.

As part of the Elim Pentecostal Church movement, we believe that God is active today by his Holy Spirit. Our services are shaped by a desire to worship Jesus, listen to God’s Word, pray with faith and encourage people in everyday life.

Worship

Worship is an important part of our Sunday service. Through songs, prayer and reflection, we make space to focus on God and respond to his love.

You are welcome to join in as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

Bible teaching

Each Sunday we spend time learning from the Bible. We believe the Bible is God’s Word and that it speaks with hope, truth and wisdom into our lives today.

Our aim is to help people understand the Christian faith and grow as followers of Jesus in everyday life.

Prayer

Prayer is a natural part of our life together as a church. During the service there may be opportunities to pray, reflect, or receive prayer from others.

If you would like someone to pray with you, please speak to one of the team. We would be very happy to help.

Families and children

Children and families are very welcome at Parkside Christian Centre.

If you are visiting with children, please speak to someone when you arrive and they will be happy to help you settle in and explain what is available.

What should I wear?

There is no dress code. Some people come smartly dressed and others come more casually. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

Do I need to be a Christian?

No. You do not need to be a Christian to come to a Sunday service.

Church is a good place to explore faith, ask questions and discover more about Jesus. Whether you have faith, questions, doubts, or are just interested in finding out more, you are welcome.

After the service

There is usually time to talk, meet people and find out more about church life. If you are new, please do say hello. We would love to meet you and help you feel at home.

Part of the Elim family

Parkside Christian Centre is part of the Elim Pentecostal Church movement.

Elim churches are centred on Jesus, open to the work of the Holy Spirit, and committed to sharing the good news of God’s love with their communities.

Come along this Sunday

If you are thinking about visiting Parkside Christian Centre, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Come as you are. We look forward to meeting you.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 10am, before the service begins. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Livewires (3-7 years)
Encounter (7-11 years)
Katalyst (11-15 years)
Young people (15+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries
Night Shelter
Foodbank

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

(Handwritten Signature)