Orchardlea Community Church

24/06/2026

All are welcome to join us for a short service including the sacrament of communion. Tomorrow at 1pm in the Merrylee building

11/06/2026

As Orchardlea moves forward as a new congregation, we’re forming new teams to share the work of the church.

To grow in numbers and in faith, we need:
🔧 People willing to serve
🧭 Leaders willing to pass on roles
🌱 A culture that expects succession, not burnout

This is not a corporate strategy—
it’s a biblical invitation to discipleship and shared ministry.

Interested in finding your place? Get in touch or speak to us on Sunday.

09/06/2026

Whoever holds the keys in any organisation holds the power to open doors or keep them shut.

Growing churches don’t hoard keys. They practise keychain leadership:
🔑 Not clinging to power
🔑 Not just “loaning” small tasks
🔑 But *entrusting real responsibility* and opening doors for others to serve

This isn’t a business strategy. It’s a biblical model of discipleship.

Where might God be asking you to pass on some keys?

07/06/2026

In Orchardlea, most of our voices are over 50. We see the gaps: the ages and stages missing from our pews. We could shrug and say, “That’s just the way it is.” Or… we could take action.

This week we began exploring 6 core commitments of growing churches, starting with “Unlock Keychain Leadership.”

God is not done with Orchardlea. Decline may be the national story, but it does not have to be ours.

👉 What “keys” has God placed in your hands that could open doors for someone else?

31/05/2026

Today we gave thanks for the young people in our community.
We said that our young people learn what God’s love is by experiencing it:
A leader who listens
A grandparent who prays
A volunteer who gives up an evening
A friend who makes space at their table
Thank you to everyone who serves, prays, and gives. You are showing Jesus to the next generation.

29/05/2026

We are learning a new song. Listen to it here

Music video by Rend Collective performing Build Your Kingdom Here (Live). (C) 2013 Integrity Musichttp://vevo.ly/9CGu9v

28/05/2026

Our world is full of noise and anxiety. May we, as God’s people, radiate peace rather than panic, gentleness rather than harshness, hope rather than despair

28/05/2026

Remember and pop in this afternoon at 1pm

Can't make church on Sunday? Come and join us at the Merrylee building for our short act of worship at 1pm this Thursday. We spend around 30 minutes together in worship and then enjoy some hot drinks and sweet treats after. All are welcome, we would love to see you! Bring a friend!