How to visit
Your first visit,
step by step
From the moment you think about coming to the moment you feel at home — here's the whole journey, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
Before you come
Nothing to prepare
No pressure, no spotlight. You can sit at the back and just watch — plenty of people do on their first visit. You don't need to believe anything to come.
Wear whatever you like
Jeans, trainers, a suit if you fancy it. Nobody is checking.
Free parking on site
There's parking at Roding Valley High School, and Loughton tube is a short walk away.
No pressure, no follow-up emails — just a friendly face who knows you're coming.
Got questions first? Visitor FAQs has straight answers about Sundays, kids, parking and more.
Arriving
Someone will meet you at the door
Someone will meet you at the door — say you're new and we'll walk in with you and find you a seat.
Where to come
Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA — every Sunday at 11am.
Getting here
Free parking on site, and Loughton tube is a short walk away.
One Sunday a month is different
Last Sunday of the month we don't meet at the school — we meet in homes for house church.
Your first Sunday
About 90 minutes, together
Singing, a talk from the Bible, prayer, and coffee afterwards for anyone who wants to stay.
Kids & youth on a Sunday
Children start the service with their families, then head out for their own age-appropriate teaching, games and prayer. Our youth and family team is led by Felician and Ellena Emmanuel, and every volunteer working with children is safeguarding-checked.
- Crèche and kids' groups every Sunday at the school
- Youth space for teenagers, led by Felician & Ellena
- Safeguarding-checked volunteers throughout
After your first visit
When you're ready for more
There's no pressure to do anything after a first Sunday — but when you're ready, the natural next step is a midweek group in a home near you. It's where strangers become family.
Rather talk it through with a person first? Someone would love to listen.
What next?
What next?
No pressure and no wrong door — pick whichever feels most natural, and a real person will get back to you.
Plan a visit
Tell us you're coming and we'll meet you at the door on your first Sunday.
Find a group
Midweek groups in homes across East London and Essex — the fastest way to feel at home.
Talk to a person
A question about faith, life or church? Someone on the team would love to listen.