St Ives Free Church

Who are we?
St. Ives Free church is one of the oldest non-conformist churches in the country; tracing its history right back to the English Reformation and particularly the 1630s when Oliver Cromwell lived in the town for five years.

The current building dates back to 1864 but was thoroughly modernised in 1980 to provide a church building that not only stands at the heart of the local community but also serves the community in many ways.

The Free Church is a member of Churches Together in St Ives.
The Free Church nestles
In the heart of St Ives

Worship
The church worships at 11.00 am every Sunday.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month and on the major Christian festivals.

In addition the 'porch chapel' is open daily for private prayer or reflection.
Porch Chapel Prayers take place each morning 10.00-10.15
The Church at worship

Other Activities
The church is open daily for a wide range of activites; organised by both Church and Community.

Free Church Mission Statement
We have tried to encapsulate our sense of mission and purpose in a brief statement which we feel sums up the life of St Ives Free Church:

The Free Church (United Reformed) aims to provide a focus for Christian Worship and Community Development within St. Ives.
We see it as our mission to promote the Christian Gospel by:
  • Providing for personal and public worship.
  • Enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the community.
  • Providing a welcoming environment for all ages.
  • Responding to the needs of individuals and of groups, especially the most vulnerable in society.
  • Promoting issues of global peace and justice, including fair trading.
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