About us
About Christ Central Church Bridgwater
A Jesus-centred church family in Bridgwater. Who we are, what we believe, and where we're heading.
Our vision
Jesus at the centre. People at the heart. The world in mind.
We're people of different ages, cultures and stories, brought together not by what we have in common but by what Jesus Christ has done for us. As a church in Bridgwater, we want to worship God wholeheartedly, build genuine community, grow as disciples, and live for the advance of God's Kingdom and the building of His Church — in our homes, workplaces, friendships, and across our town.
Jesus at the centre
Everything begins with Jesus. We want Christ at the centre of our church and of our everyday lives, knowing Him more deeply and becoming more like Him.
People at the heart
People matter deeply to Jesus, so they matter deeply to us. We want to be a place where people of every background know, care for and celebrate one another.
The world in mind
What Jesus does in us is never meant to stop with us. We live to carry Him into our streets, schools, workplaces and wider communities, and out to the world.
What we value
Our five core values
Scripture
We uphold the Bible as God's inerrant and authoritative Word, faithfully teaching its truth as essential for growth.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.ESVYour word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.ESVFor the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.ESV
Spirit
We depend on the Holy Spirit, being filled with him, following his leading and exercising his gifts for the common good.
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,ESVBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.ESVTo each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.ESV
Worship
We pursue a lifestyle of passionate and expressive biblical praise, worship, and prayer.
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.ESVMake a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!ESVLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.ESV
Community
We express authentic community, where every member is a minister and unity is valued within the local and wider church.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.ESVAs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:ESVFor as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.ESV
Mission
We proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom, long to see people find living hope in Jesus, and grow as His followers.
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.ESVGo therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.ESVHow then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”ESV
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®).
Our leaders
Meet our elders
Ben & Angela Thorne
Ben came to faith in his twenties and has served as an elder for many years. After decades of farm advisory work across Somerset, he now serves the church full-time in Bridgwater. He and Angela have five children and make their home here, caring for the church family week by week.
Peter & Michelle
Peter and Michelle help lead church life in Bridgwater. A short introduction is coming soon.
Chris & Marie Izzett
Chris was born in Zimbabwe and saw a living faith in his parents, who remained deeply committed to their local church. Chris and Marie have three children — Noah, Caleb, and Thea — and are part of church life in Bridgwater. Chris works in construction.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Alliance
Christ Central Church Bridgwater is affiliated with the Evangelical Alliance, joining churches across the UK around a shared, historic evangelical faith. It gives a clear reference point for the core Christian convictions we hold — the Triune God, the authority of Scripture, the person and saving work of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the return of Christ.
Part of the Church in Bridgwater
We are Christ Central Church, but we are not the whole Church. We believe Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17 matters, and we gladly stand alongside other churches across Bridgwater as, together, we love and serve our town and share the good news of Jesus. We are also part of the Bridgwater Evangelical Network (BEN).
Watch Bridgwater Convention 2026 Highlights Reel (opens YouTube in a new tab)On Sundays
A place for every generation
There's a place for every child and young person at Christ Central. On a Sunday, children and teens start with us and then head to their own groups: 3–5s, 6–11s and teens in Years 7–9, led by DBS-checked volunteers.
Crèche
A space for little ones aged 0–2 during the gathering. It isn’t staffed, so parents stay with them.
Kids
Fun, engaging groups for 3–5s and 6–11s, helping children discover Jesus, build friendships, and know they belong, in a safe and caring space.
Teens
Teens in Year 7 to Year 9 go out to their own group during the gathering, to grow in faith and friendship, have fun, and become who God made them to be.
During the week
Youth & Young Adults
Through the week there's a place for young people and young adults to grow in faith and friendship at Christ Central.
Fires Youth
Thursday nights for Year 7 to Year 13. A community to grow in faith and friendship, have fun, and become who God made them to be.
Thursdays, 7pm–9pm, for Year 7 to Year 13, at Gipsy Lane, Bishop's Hull, Taunton (Christ Central Church Taunton).
Explore Fires Youth
Young Adults
A community for young adults to grow in faith, share life, and serve together.
Ask about Young Adults
Life together
Our community in pictures
Moments from our week, worship, prayer, children, and families, and shared life.
A warm welcome
We'd love to meet you
If you're thinking of visiting Christ Central, we'd love to welcome you. Grab a coffee, say hello, and let us welcome you home, there's always space at the table for one more.
Connect Café 10:00–10:30am · Sunday Gathering 10:30am–12:30pm
Northgate School, Northgate, Bridgwater TA6 3EU
Safeguarding
Keeping everyone in our care safe
We are dedicated to fostering a healthy, safe church culture that actively minimises the risk of physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse for children and adults alike, while fully supporting the staff and volunteers who passionately serve our community.
