Along with Pete and Sarah Benton, Kat and I had the privilege of attending this year’s New Ground European Young Leader’s Conference held in Melun, France (a town roughly an hour by train south of Paris). With the conference beginning on Friday evening, we decided to travel to Paris a day early to take in…
In Hebrews we are told to gather together to encourage one another and stir up each other with love and good works. Jesus ate with his disciples and shared fellowship with each other. So on the first Thursday of every month the men of Jubilee Community Church and their friends gather to enjoy great food…
When most people think of Italy, two things often come to mind – romance and food. It’s true that Italy is full of amazing people, history, culture and culinary delights. What is less well-known is that Italy is not an easy place to be if you are a charismatic, evangelical Christian. Only 0.6% of Italy’s 60…
“He is not here, he has risen!” Seven words that changed the world. That moment when two seemingly insignificant women heard the transforming news of the gospel. Twenty years later Paul would write; ” And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also…
Blaze Fun Day – David and the Circus Giant Jubilee Community Centre was transformed into a circus on the 20th February, attracting 71 children, 25 from Jubilee Community Church and 46 others Arriving to a colourful foyer with balloons, dressed up helpers and a jungle style staircase, the children’s expectations of the day had been…
What does the word Oasis make you think about? Depending on your age and experience you might think of a well-known high-street fashion outlet, a rock band from Manchester, a Christian charity or the literal meaning, an isolated fertile spot in the desert. At Jubilee Community Church, Oasis is the name of our mid-week women’s…
Clerk to Trustees We are looking for someone to provide support to our Board of Trustees on a voluntary basis. The role will essentially comprise: Prompting and collating agenda items by e-mail Finalising the agenda order and priorities for each meeting (in consultation with the Chair) Attending meetings and making notes (roughly 10 times/year) Circulating…
The Bible’s famous definition of the early church is found in Acts 2:42 “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” The community of God had been transformed through Jesus life, death and resurrection. They were so utterly captivated by Him that in response…
One of my favourite gospel stories can be found in Mark 9:14-29 Jesus returning from his transfiguration encounters a desperate father and some even more exasperated disciples. In Jesus absence, and possibly the absence of the senior apostles?, a man brings his traumatised son to the disciples for healing. This poor child has suffered from…
Jubilee Community Church has been the official name of our family for over a month now and what an exciting and full month it has been. Friday the 24th of January saw a host of building hirers, local business figures and dignitaries join with us to celebrate our name change and the building’s fifth birthday.…
The Jubilee Community Centre is a 44,000 square feet building in East Grinstead, bought and refurbished by the generosity of church members, which not only meets the needs of all church activities but also provides a modern and flexible resource for the local and business communities.