Welcome to our dedicated resource for all things concerning the Cornavirus. Please keep checking this page for the latest updates on how our church is responding to this crisis and how you can get help or support others in need. We will also provide sources of encouragement here to keep you uplifted during this difficult time.
Monthly message from Pastor Royston
Get the latest updates from Pastor Royston on what’s happening over the next few weeks and his plans for the church.
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak all worship gatherings are suspended until further notice. This includes the main Sabbath gatherings of the Divine Service, the Sabbath School, the Wednesday Prayer Meetings, and all other on site church activities throughout the week.
Following discussions by British Union Conference (BUC) field leaders concerning the rapid spread of the Coronavirus and the announcements made by the Irish and British governments (Thursday 12 March and Monday 16 March) advising against ‘social’ gatherings, all public worship services are suspended within its territory from Sabbath, 21 March in the interest of safety for all members and the local community.
These measures are unique and difficult to make but as a church we have to do our part to prevent the spreading of infection in our various communities and to take responsive and proactive action to ensure the wellbeing of all congregants especially those who are most vulnerable.
With church services being postponed, we will look for creative ways to sustain a worship experience on Sabbath, including arranging messages to be shared via livestreaming to their members. The suspension of public worship services is not the closure of the church. We encourage all our members where possible to be involved in responding to the needs of both their members and neighbours and show ourselves to be ‘salt’ and ‘light’ in our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are making plans to reopen our church soon. To stayed informed with all the latest plans head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, the church building will be closed until further notice. All regular services, meetings and special events are cancelled.
Livestreamed Sabbath School & Divine Service
An online service will be broadcast LIVE every Saturday at 10am (Sabbath School) and 11:30am (Divine Service) on our Livestream, Facebook and YouTube platforms until it will be safe to meet together again in the church building.
Our virtual Sabbath School is interactive so you can be part of the discussions by sending your questions and comments via Livestream, Facebook, Youtube and even Whatsapp!
While our churches are closed the video below provides information on how to get your Sabbath School study guide directly from Stanborough Press.
Prayer Meeting
You can also join us online every Wednesday at 12pm or 8pm for our Prayer Meeting via Zoom. This is a wonderful opportunity to centre your heart on God through worship-based prayer and online fellowship with others.
Help with Zoom
Let’s keep in touch and keep praying for one another! If you need any support during this time, please call Pastor Royston or Pastor Alex or you can use our dedicated form to submit a request for help. If you would like to offer help and support to others we have provided a form for that too.
Please also keep connected with our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) for the latest information and encouragement. You can also sign up to our e-bulletin. We encourage all members to continue, with even greater devotion, the worship of our Lord and Saviour, in the quiet of the family environment. Use this as an opportunity to revitalise your relationships with your Creator and your family.
Help for Families
As we are all aware these challenging times have had a significant financial impact on some families. Many have lost their jobs and as such it’s been difficult for them to feed their families.
Below is a link to an email address if you are interested in receiving a food crate. They are available on Tuesday and Thursdays at the Legacy youth centre in Croydon.
Just email which day you want to collect it between 4-5 pm. We need to look out for each other in these times.
Email: talk2us@legacyyouthzone.org
Address: Legacy Youth Zone, 125 Whitehorse Rd, Croydon, CR0 2LG
Giving Offerings to Croydon SDA Church
To give offerings or a donation to Croydon SDA Church by bank transfer to the church bank accounts, pease see details below. It is very important that the payment reference is used as provided. Use then button below for online payments.
UK payment
Account Name: Croydon SDA Church
Sort Code: 401841
Account number: 62876647
Reference: Use your initials and the word ‘offering’ or ‘donation’
Bank Name: HSBC
International Payment
Account Name: Croydon SDA Church
IBAN: GB73HBUK40184162876647
BIC/Swiftcode: HBUKGB4103W
Reference: Use your initials and the word ‘offering’ or ‘donation’
Bank Name: HSBC
Giving Tithes to the South England Conference
As the tithes and offerings form a fundamental part of our worship, it is essential that we stay faithful in returning these blessings to our Lord. Those who have access to electronic means of payment are encouraged to make use of this method.
Here are the ways of giving and brief notes:
- Paypal or card – visit the South England Conference’s donation page on their website – just select Croydon from the list of churches. You can make one time or recurring donations.
- Telephone – Call the South England Conference office on 01923 232 728 (Option 4) and they can take your donation over the phone. The office opens between Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
- Cheques – Post your cheque directly to the South England Conference at: SEC Treasury Department, South England Conference, 25 St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1PZ
- Bank Transfer (Standing Order forms can be found below)Account Name: South England ConferenceSort Code: 40-45-28Account Number: 1101 4153
- Text giving – Local offerings only. The text giving numbers are charged at your standard text messaging rate, and are therefore included in any inclusive text bundle that you may have with your network service provider. Learn more here.
- Mobicash/mobile app – Available for returning tithes, offerings, or give donations to the SEC. Learn more here.
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