About Us
 
We are a lively church of all ages with biblical convictions and social commitment. We welcome all to join us for worship, support, discussion and friendship.
 

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe that the church should become open to what God wants to do with us through the power of the Holy Spirit; see lives changed more into the likeness of Jesus with more healing taking place within the church; draw closer to each other in love as we are changed and become willing to risk all in our relationship with Him and with each other.
We believe that all the church should become committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and to seeing people brought to Him regularly and incorporated into the life of the church where they can grow as disciples.
 
  • 1797 a house was opened for worship as a mission outpost of Southampton's Above Bar Congregational Church.
  • 1798 a chapel was opened to house the growing congregation.
  • 1812 a Sunday School opened which grew from 21 to 81 scholars by the end of the year.
  • 1839 the church joined the Congregational Union of England and Wales.
All this was overseen from Above Bar, with people travelling by water from Southampton to Hythe.
  • 1844 Hythe had it's first regular and resident preacher.
  • 1845 a large chapel was opened in Hythe known as Ebenezer Chapel (which still stands today, although no longer a place of worship)
  • 1914 the foundation stone (or "cornerstone") of the existing building was laid.
  • 1964 the church building was extended.
  • 1967 a hall was added to the rear.
  • 1972 the church joined the URC

 

  • 2007 a major internal and external reburishment,rebuilt hall and extended worship area.
  • 15th July 2007 -  first service in 'Cornerstone' Church.
  • 15th September 2007 - rededication of Cornerstone and induction of Eddie Boon as Minister