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THE Crowstone Christian Centre in Westcliff is a community centred Christian Centre, aiming to provide greater involvement with our non-Christian local community and to promote greater ecumenism within our local Christian community.
The Centre is located in Crowst Road and is the home of Crowstone St George's United Reformed Church (URC) as well as being a community based centre used by many groups in the local community.
Crowstone St Georges Church, in one form or another, has stood on the corner of Crowstone Road and Kings Road since 1910.
In March 1992 the Church started the process that has brought about such a spectacular transformation to its building. The redevelopment was completed in February 2001, and cost a little over £850,000.
Crowstone St.George's Church is the reason for Crowstone Christian Centre existing! The Centre gives the worshipping community of Crowstone St.George's Church the opportunity to live out their Christian live. Worshippers aim to come into worship and go out to serve.
In the summer of 1990 the Elders were encouraged to discuss the suitability of the buildings on the corner of Crowstone Road and Kings Road for present and future day needs. The Eldership felt that serious thought should be given to this, and with Church Meeting approval, a feasibility study should be undertaken. In order to take this process forward the following March Church Meeting appointed a small steering group.
Early in 1995, after much deliberation, consultation and prayer, the Feasibility Study Group brought its findings to a Church Meeting. Central to their thinking was the need to address three aspects both theologically and practically: the sanctuary was far too large for regular Sunday Worship; access to most rooms was hindered by the need to climb stairs; and the existing building was hindering plans for Christian involvement with the community.
The Church Meeting disapproved of the Feasibility Study Group's motion "that the entire Church Site be redeveloped". HowFamily Christmas Craft Day

Events
Sunday 18th December (10.30am). The Greatest Story ever told, a serfvice of music, song and theatre led bgy Derek Groom followed by church Xmas lunch.
Sunday 18th December (6.30pm). Carols by Candlelight, a traditional celebration of the birth of Christ.
Sunday 25th December (11.30pm). Midnight Communion
Saturday 17th December (2.00pm - 5.00pm) Family Christmas Craft Day
A lovely fun filled day for all the family. The children will enjoy Christmas Crafts and games whilst parents and carers can relax in The Meeting Place cafe with a cup of coffee and a mince pie or slice of cake. The children will then be provided with tea and there will be a short Christingle Service followed by Carols by Candlelight. A lovely start to the Festive Season! Tickets are strictly limited and available from the Centre Office £6.00 per child and all children must be accompanied by and adult please. Call 01702 352668
Tuesday 20th December (9.30am - 1.30pm) - The Great Escape (for parents)
A fantastic opportunity for parents to leave their school aged children in safe hands whilst they go and finish off their last minute Christmas Shopping. The children will enjoy games,crafts and fun throughout the morning and we will even feed them!. Places are strictly limited and tickets are available now �10.00 per child for the morning (includes lunch). Call 01702 352668.