In a quiet corner of Thornton Heath, nestled in the heart of the community, stands Croydon Community Church. This place of worship, a humble building on Woodville Road, has a rich history.
It all started around 25 years ago. A couple named David and Maureen Chapman felt called to start an Elim church in the Norbury area. They named it Croydon Community Church. The church began as a satellite church to Kensington Temple, but it quickly became independent. It met at the Scout Hall in Norbury Crescent. The church flourished under their ministry. Pastor David Chapman retired in 2008. Pastor David Crabb took his place.
The church moved for a year to Crystal Palace Football Club, as it had better premises, before moving to its present building in Woodville Road. David Crabb retired in 2015. Pastor Filden Adjei was appointed in March 2016.
This church is known for its multicultural identity. Croydon Community Church is described as an Elim Pentecostal church, “in the heart of the community with the community in its heart.” What began as a simple vision to “Build the Spiritual House,” has grown into a thriving church that actively reaches out to the world. This welcoming community is a beacon of hope in Thornton Heath.