About Broughton Community Church

Our Church Family

If you want an informal, friendly, Bible-based church, with a flavour of the Church of England, then Broughton Community Church is for you!

Broughton is a neighbourhood in Aylesbury, between the Grand Union Canal and the Tring Road. Our church meets every Sunday in Broughton Junior School (on Broughton Avenue, opposite the Parton Road shops). Follow this link to a Map.

Opened in 1989 as a daughter church of Holy Trinity, Walton; Broughton Community Church was formed from a desire by the local people to have their own church. Hence the congregation meet in the local junior school, having outgrown the primary school.

In 2009 the Church Commissioners passed a Pastoral Measure making Broughton a Church of England parish in its own right.

Minister

Rev'd. Dr. Mike Butterworth is our Priest-in-Charge. Until 2006 Mike was Principal of the St Albans and Oxford Ministry Course. He is also Director of Interactive Christian Extension Studies (ICES) which is based in St Albans.

Children and Young People

Broughton Church has great depth of care for the children in the congregation. Junior Church has a programme of activities which last approximately an hour, during the Sunday morning services. This is organised by Carol Botwright and her team of leaders and helpers using Scripture Union material.

The groups are:

Crèche - in conjunction with Junior Church
Explosion - Nursery to Year 5
The Wall - Year 6
Fridge - Years 7 to 9

They also run Summer activities and special events throughout the year.

For young people there are a number of activities including a Friday evening "Fridge" and on Sunday evenings "Group" is for the older young people. They also take part in "Impact" at Southcourt Baptist Church on the first Sunday evening of the month.

Broughton Youth Ministry

Youth Café - Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm-9pm at Broughton Junior School (term time only). 'Drop in' youth group for anyone in school years 7-13. Come along to enjoy free games and activities, such as pool, table tennis, Wii, Rockband and crafts, as well as free food! We also have termly trips and family evenings.

Fridge- Friday evenings, 7.30pm-9pm at various houses and some Sunday mornings during the service (term time only) For young people in school years 7-9 who want to have fun and to keep their faith fresh with relevant Bible studies, discussions and social activites.

Group - Sunday evenings, 7.30pm-9pm at various houses (term time only)For young people in school years 10-13 who want to go deeper with God by discussing relevant issues and studying the Bible. On the first Sunday of the month we go to 'Impact' a youth church event run by Aylesbury Vale Youth for Christ. Impact meets monthly at South Court Baptist Church- 7-9pm.

Detached Street Work - some Thursday evenings, Broughton Estate. A detached work team meet young people where they are at on the Broughton estate, with the support of PCSO's.

Aylesbury College Christian Union - Wednesday lunchtimes, 1pm-2pm, Room 3:16 in Aylesbury College (term time only) For anybody studying in Aylesbury College or in Henry Floyd sixth form who is interested in what the Bible has to say about different issues young people face. Come along for fellowship, fun and to study God's word. Check out our facebook group 'Aylesbury College Christian Union'.

For more information on youth work contact Lizzie by Email

Groups

Broughton has a range of 'home groups' which meet usually on a weekly basis to study the Bible and related books in more depth than is possible on the regular services.

There are four that meet in the evenings (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday x2) and one that meets on Tuesday morning. In addition to this several people meet in twos and threes for prayer.

Newcomers are always welcome to any of the homegroups so if you are interested about joining one speak to the leaders about which one would suit you best.

We have run a Family Time group for those who wish to explore the issue of parenting skills.

Pastoral Care

There are a number of people who are prepared to visit anyone who is in need of someone to talk and pray with them.

Mike Butterworth co-ordinates this work so ring Mike and he will put you in touch with someone who is willing to help.

Contact Information:

Minister - Rev'd Dr Mike Butterworth by Email
or Tel: 01296 481154