About Us
Our Aims
Living God's love in the Community - involves showing those around us, in practical ways, that God is a God who cares for his creation and loves everyone.
Our aims are to tell people about who God is, what he has done for us through Jesus, and how his Holy Spirit helps us live Christian lives.
Our aims are to tell people about who God is, what he has done for us through Jesus, and how his Holy Spirit helps us live Christian lives.
We intend to be:
-RELEVANT
We want to live a way of church life that is relevant to people today
We want to identify with and understand the community in order to meet people at their point of need and demonstrate God's love and compassion
We want to communicate Christ and his word in a way that is clear to everyone
-DIFFERENT
We want to avoid legalistic rules
We want to avoid traditions that get in the way of people meeting God
-FRIENDLY
We want to offer a church community where all feel welcomed and significant.
Young or old, married or single, male or female, black or white
-FUN
We love to enjoy the kingdom of God now
We love to celebrate God's gifts and his creation as Jesus did
We love to party
-SUPPORTIVE
We want offer a place where people feel safe and secure with each other
We want to grow friendship and unity
We want to demonstrate care and concern for our community through practical help and support
We expect our church to grow as our network of contact, friends, neighbours, colleagues and families sees the love of Christ demonstrated
-FUN
We love to enjoy the kingdom of God now
We love to celebrate God's gifts and his creation as Jesus did
We love to party
-SUPPORTIVE
We want offer a place where people feel safe and secure with each other
We want to grow friendship and unity
We want to demonstrate care and concern for our community through practical help and support
We expect our church to grow as our network of contact, friends, neighbours, colleagues and families sees the love of Christ demonstrated
Our history
The Carpenter's Arms originally started in October 1994 as a 'church plant' from St George's, Deal meeting at Linwood Youth Centre, Deal. Later on, in 1998, The Carpenter's Arms Sandwich was also started as a complementary church to St. Clement's, Sandwich with their blessing, and is now led by Ministry Leadership Team.
We would love to welcome you at our Sunday service. With lively worship, inspiring Bible-based teaching and a great opportunity for fellowship.
