We’re thankful for the opportunities we’ve had to share the gospel over the last year. In the autumn, we joined with Brighton Road Baptist for an Alpha course to help people in their journey of faith. Towards the end of the year, God opened a long-awaited door with an invitation to start a Christian Lunch […]
It was a privilege to share the hope of Easter across our community this week on behalf of LIFE. I had the joy of delivering Easter eggs to the young residents (ages 16–25) at the YMCA, each with the message of hope and new life hidden in the meaning of eggs. I also got to […]
Easter Weekend at LIFE Sunday 29th March 2026, 10am at the Manse Join us on Palm Sunday for LIFE in the Community from 10am in the Manse, as we pray for the week ahead and for opportunities to share the good news of Easter, in our community and on our everyday frontlines. Maundy Thurdsay Communion, […]
Alpha is place for you to explore the Christian faith on your terms. Each session unpacks a big question on life, faith and purpose and is designed to spark conversation. The is no pressure, follow up or charge. Starting Friday 26th September, 7:30pm – 9pm at Brighton Road Baptist Church, RH13 5BD, for 8 weeks. […]
Throughout Scripture, people encounter God’s grace through mealtime conversations, in homes and in the wilderness, in banqueting halls and on the beach. During autumn 2025, we will be exploring seven of those encounters, as we discover more of God’s love for us and encourage one another to seek God’s grace in our own conversations around […]
Have you ever wondered why chocolate Easter eggs are so popular this time of year? They’re more than just a tasty treat—they carry a deeper meaning that’s been around for centuries. Eggs symbolise new life, and for Christians, they point to something real and transformative: the story of Jesus and the hope He brings, not […]
Over the Easter weekend, we will be remembering Jesus’ death upon the cross and declaring the good news of Jesus’ resurrection. So, here’s your guide to what’s happening at LIFE over Easter. Maundy Thursday LIFE has been invited to take part in a joint communion service with Cornerstone Methodist Church, Brighton Road Baptist Church and […]
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts on Saturday 18th January 2025, full of opportunities for us to join together in prayer and worship with Christians from churches across the Horsham District. The overarching theme for the week is “Do you believe this?”, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Saturday 18th January […]
We invite you to celebrate Christmas with us on one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas. Sunday 8th December 10:30am – 11:45am Advent Communion Service Sunday 15th December 11:30am – 2:30pm Christmas Graze Buffet (Please let us know if you are coming) Sunday 22nd December 10:30am – 11:45am All Age Christmas Carol […]
In the SEBA Home Mission Focus Video for July 2024, Pete talks about the work of LIFE Commuity Baptist Church, our frontline mission fields and our partnership with Horsham Churches Together. Thank you to the South Eastern Baptist Association and to Baptists Together for their support for supporting us with a Home Mission Church Growth […]
Alive is a teaching series exploring the incredible encounters people had with Jesus after He rose from the dead, and its relevance to us today. Starting Easter Sunday 2024, we will be exploring life-changing encounters with the Risen Jesus. 31st March 2024 – Mary Magdalene – Transformed by Love 14th April 2024 – Cleopas on […]
Created for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, these self-guided prayer walks lead you around Horsham town centre. There are four to choose from, each starting and finishing at the Carfax Bandstand. Causeway / Forum (0.8 miles) East Street / Piries Place (0.4 miles) Parkside / Park (0.7 miles) Swan Walk / West […]
On Sunday 14th January 2024, we’re launching our new teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, starting with an overview of the letter and reflecting on Paul’s thankfulness and prayer in 1:1-11. In the weeks that follow, we’ll encounter themes of discipleship, unity, partnership, confidence and joy. January 14th – Introducing Philippians (Philippians 1:1-11) […]
Happy New Year! As I look back over 2023, I’m thankful that God has been with us every step of the way through His Holy Spirit. We’ve been able to share the love of God on our everyday Frontlines and speak hope into people’s lives. We had the opportunity to host family and friends at […]
With the season of Advent upon us, the countdown to Christmas begins. There was certainly much excitement in our household as we opened the first door on the advent calendar! Though December can become a month of endless shopping and jam-packed social diaries, the season of Advent invites us to pause, to be still and […]
During autumn 2023, our services at the Phoenix will be exploring the theme of “Praying the Psalms”. The book of Psalms is more than a songbook – it’s the prayer book of the Bible! In the Psalms, we find praise and lament, hopefulness in a better future and protest against injustice, hands lifted to God […]
Our missional work in Horsham is supported by the South Eastern Baptist Association through a Home Mission Church Growth Grant – and we love sharing updates about the work that we do with all our supporters. Please do watch the video below, and join with us in prayer for revival in the town of Horsham […]
Each month, the South Eastern Baptist Association’s News from the Networks page shares stories about what’s happening in Baptist churches across south east England. We’re part of the Gatwick Network, which includes churches from Dorking to Haywards Heath and from Godstone to Horsham. In July 2023, it is the turn of Life Community Baptist Church, […]
Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday, and I spent the day dreaming of the delicious toppings that awaited my palate later that evening. The classic lemon and sugar pancake, mmm. Maybe a blueberry and whipped cream combo. Or a banoffee pie flavour pancake. But come evening, when I started to make the pancake batter, I discovered […]
At New Year, we look back over the year that has been and look forward to the year that will be. Over the last year, we’ve witnessed the devastation of war in Ukraine, grieved the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and watched Prime Ministers come and go. We’ve experienced anxiety and stress, hardship and […]