Join on a Sunday

Join us as we gather to worship Jesus, hear teaching from the Bible, and spend time together as a church family. Our Sunday gatherings are relaxed, welcoming, and centred on helping people encounter God and one another.

Find us

We'd love to welcome you

We meet every Sunday in different locations across South East London. You’re very welcome to join whichever gathering works best for you.

Sidcup

9.00am | 11.00am | 3.30pm
New Community Church, 24 Station Rd, Sidcup, DA15 7DU

Eltham

10.30am
Eltham CofE Primary School, Archery Rd, London, SE9 1HD

What happens?

What to expect

Our Sunday gatherings usually last around 90 minutes and include worship, teaching from the Bible, and time to connect with others over a cup of tea or coffee.

Singing to Jesus

Worship

We spend time singing, praying, and turning our attention to God together. Whether this is new or familiar to you, you’re free to join in at your own pace.

Learning about Jesus

Teaching

Each week we share teaching from the Bible that’s rooted in Scripture and relevant to everyday life, helping us grow as followers of Jesus.

Discovering Jesus for themselves

Children & Youth

We love our children and young people and want them to grow in their relationship with God. On Sundays, we run age-appropriate groups for kids and youth during the meeting, with trained and DBS-checked leaders. Parents are always welcome to chat with the team and ask questions when they arrive.

FAQs

Everything you need to know before your first Sunday with us.

Do I need to be a Christian to attend?

You are so welcome to come, no matter where you’re at in your faith. Every week there are people who are exploring faith, many whom have never stepped foot into a church before.

Find out more about who Jesus is here.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, absolutely! We love having children with us and we run a brilliant Kids Church for all under 11s. You will need to register your child with us on a Sunday (a quick and simple process), and you can drop them off up to 10 minutes before the start of the adult meeting to make sure they are settled. All of our Kids Church team are DBS checked.

What about youth?

Our youth gather regularly during the talk on a Sunday, often in set age groups. This varies from meeting to meeting so do check out the specifics here. We also have regular midweek gatherings for our youth on Tuesdays and Fridays in the form of Youth Community, Friday Fun Nights and Youth Cafe.

What happens during the service?

A friendly welcome from the Host Team, followed by a time of worship, some updates and stories, and a talk from the Bible. The meetings are followed by refreshments so we’d love for you to stick around at the end to connect with people!

How long do the church services last?

About an hour and a half.

What should I wear?

There is no dress code, just come in whatever you are comfortable wearing.

Do you livestream your services?

In a world of screens, we love that church is a gathering of real people where we can care for, serve, and worship alongside one another. Because we prioritise that face-to-face connection, we don't publicly live-stream, but we’re always happy to provide a link for those whose health or circumstances keep them at home. You can also catch up on Sunday messages right here.

Do I need to book a seat?

No! Simply arrive early to find a seat where you feel comfortable. There will be space for everyone, and if you’d like to let us know you’re coming, you can do so through our Contact page.

Is the building accessible?

The ground floor of our Sidcup building is accessible through our side entrance, meaning that our Cafe and main hall, which is used for our Sunday meetings, is accessible for all. Unfortunately access to the upstairs of our building is by stairs only.

The building for our Sunday gatherings in Eltham is fully accessible.

Is there parking available?

Sidcup: There is no parking at our building (other than disabled parking) but there are plenty of spaces on the streets surrounding the church building.

Eltham: There is no parking at the school, so the best place to park is in the Orangery Lane Car Park just behind the school.

Do you have Sunday meetings in Albany Park?

We have an “Open Space” gathering on Sunday afternoons once a month in St Andrew's Church, Albany Park. Find out more here.

Visit

Plan your first Visit

Ready to experience life at New Community for yourself? We can’t wait to welcome you. When you arrive, someone from our host team will be there to help you find your way around.

Sunday

The best day of the week

See what happens when we gather.

What happens?

What to expect when you join us in person

When the church gathers together on Sundays we believe God meets with us in an incredible way.

Arriving for the first time

Info about arriving, being greeted, car parking, finding somewhere to sit, meeting new people.

Worship

Style of worship, what it looks and feels like, what else might happen

Ministry

What do we preach about, what's available for kids

Newcomers Meet & Greet

Connection points after the service for new people

Next Steps

More ways to get connected

Whether you're exploring faith or ready to go deeper, there's a path forward for you here.

Listen to Sunday messages

Engage with God’s Word and catch up on any missed messages.

Explore helpful resources

Discipleship content for every stage of the journey.

Get involved in a community

Community Groups are where real growth and discipleship happen.

Join us on Sundays

Our favourite day of the week! Join us in Sidcup or Eltham as we celebrate the good things God has done.

I'm New

New to church?

Whether you’re just checking us out online or have recently visited one of our Sunday meetings, we’re so glad you’re here.