Above Bar Church East

Above Bar Church East Above Bar Church is a vibrant church with three congregations in Southampton. Our East community meets on Sundays in Woodlands Community College, Harefield.

Our services are relaxed and informal. Our congregation has a mix of ages, and all are welcome!

19/05/2026

Over in the East of Southampton there's lots happening in the next week. If you're not signed up to the emails just drop the church office a line for more information about these events (and lots more happening around the City this weekend!)

🧩Thursday 21st at 10am - Little Lambs - East Southampton
🙏Saturday 23rd from 8am - Pentecost Prayer Breakfast in Harefield
🙏Saturday 23rd at 9-10.30am - Pentecost Prayer Breakfast in Woolston

🍔Saturday 23rd from 5pm - Mens BBQ Social in West End
🧗‍♀️ Sunday 31st at 2-4pm - Womens Climbing and Pub Social in Romsey

If you're a regular at ABC East you've got mail! Please read it carefully for details of lots of things coming up in May...
02/05/2026

If you're a regular at ABC East you've got mail! Please read it carefully for details of lots of things coming up in May!
If you're joining us tomorrow (3rd May), whether you're new or a regular, please do join us for community lunch after the service. Bring a picnic, or just come along to chat if you want to eat lunch later at home!

23/04/2026

This weekend both City and East congregations of Above Bar Church will be joining together and things will be a little different!

Saturday 25th April - Community Fun Day
At Woodlands Community College SO18 5FW
1-5pm. See previous post for details.

Sunday 26th April - 150th Anniversary Celebration Services
At 69 Above Bar Street SO14 7FE. NO SERVICE AT WOODLANDS!
10-11.30am (with childrens groups), and 6.15-7.30pm

Above Bar Church runs two baby and toddler groups in Southampton during the school term times. On the East we co-run Lit...
14/04/2026

Above Bar Church runs two baby and toddler groups in Southampton during the school term times. On the East we co-run Little Lambs - East Southampton together with Anchor Community Church, in their building at 26 Quob Lane, West End on Thursdays, 10-11.15am.

And over in City centre Families Together meets at 69 Above Bar Street on Fridays, 10-11.15am. https://www.abovebarchurch.org.uk/children

Both groups are free and all are welcome so if you look after one or more under 5s on a Thursday or a Friday do join us!

Join us this Easter at Above Bar Church East! On Easter Sunday we'll be celebrating all together at Woodlands Community ...
02/04/2026

Join us this Easter at Above Bar Church East!
On Easter Sunday we'll be celebrating all together at Woodlands Community College, 10.15-11.25am. There'll be some singing, prayers, and a few short talks.
We look forward to being together, whether you've been joining us for 6 years, or this will be your first time!
Free refreshments from 10am.

We also have a communion service on Good Friday - Joining with the city congregation at 69 Above Bar Street (next door to The Works), 10-11am.
There is a children's group for ages 3+ in the top hall. Just drop kids before 10am and then head into the service. For any under 3s, creche will have a live stream on into the service but you will need to supervise your own children.

27/02/2026

Sunday is the 1st Sunday of the month, so we'll be meeting in the canteen after the service for community lunch.
Do bring your lunch, or just stay to chat if you like to eat lunch later at home!

11/02/2026

Welcome to our page! Here's a little information about our Sunday services.

What to Expect- Our services are relaxed and informal. There is a mixture of prayer, Bible reading, teaching and singing. We are a mix of ages, and all are welcome to join us!

Children and Youth - Most weeks we are all together for the first 15 minutes and then there are groups for children and youth for 0-16 years olds. If you’ve not been before, we’ll ask you for a few details to register your child when you drop them off.

Join us from 10am for refreshments, service starts at 10.15am.

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Woodlands Community College
Southampton
SO185FW

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

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