Why was the Banstead Five Churches set up?

To bring together fellow Christians within the Banstead Community through participation in events and inter-denominational services which celebrate our shared Christian values.

Who to Contact:

Linda Dingley, Susan Reeves

Where and When:

An ecumenical covenant was signed in May 1991 between these local churches

• St Ann’s Catholic Church, Banstead
• All Saints Church of England, Banstead
• Banstead United Reformed Church
• St Paul’s Church of England, Nork
• Banstead Methodist Church

Known as the ‘Banstead 5’ or ‘B5’, an executive committee of representatives from each of the churches, together with the clergy, coordinate a series of events and combined services throughout the year.

Other Information:

Lenten discussion groups.

• Procession of Witness in the High Street on Good Friday.
• Volunteers serve teas to prisoners families at Highdown Prison.
• Holiday Fun Week for children in summer.
• Joint amateur dramatic productions – pantomimes.
• Fellowship weekends, prayer week for Christian Unity.
• Combined Advent services and carol singing in the Christmas season.
• Coffee shop in Banstead High Street. Bottle stall on Village Day.
• Part time youth worker is employed to coordinate events during the year