Our vision 

We are in the process of discerning and launching a new vision for Christ Church, and the following reflects our current thinking.


You are all invited to prayerfully join in with this shared vision.

Christ Church began as the prayers of faithful Christians were answered. The Cavendish Park Estate was an open mission field, but we had no building, no congregation, and no resources. But we stepped out in faith, and God grew the church. From living rooms to community spaces to our current home, our story has always been marked by prayer, relationship, ecumenical partnership, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, we sense that God is calling us to recover that pioneering spirit - to be a church of belonging, depth, renewal, and mission for West Felixstowe.

Our vision is expressed in four movements, which together form a journey for the church:

We are relational.

We want Christ Church to be a place where everyone is known, welcomed, and loved. We practise hospitality, build intergenerational friendships, and create small groups where people can be vulnerable, encouraged, and supported. Our relationships extend beyond our walls and into the life of the parish. Most importantly, we are seeking a deep relationship with Christ, which leads us to:

We are rooted.

We grow deep in God through prayer, scripture, and worship. Prayer is the engine-room of our life together; scripture shapes our decisions; and worship is a place of encounter and transformation. We are also rooted deeply in the life of our parish, seeking connection especially with young people and families. This rootedness leads to fruit:

We are renewed.

Christ Church was born from a move of the Spirit, and we long to see the Spirit move today. We create spaces of encounter through worship, prayer ministry, and personal formation in small groups. We are looking for signs of the Kingdom, and of fruitfulness and transformation, personally and in our community. This leads to:

We are released.

Every Christian is called and gifted. We want to equip people to serve God in their homes, workplaces, schools, friendships, and neighbourhoods. We build teams, create pathways into ministry, and develop community-facing activities that place us at the heart of parish life. We expect growth - in depth, numbers, and Kingdom impact.