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Community

The community at St Peter's Bourne consists of diverse Christians who live together to follow a shared rule of life together. They are united by their love for Jesus, a commitment to community, and a wish to grow in prayer and Christian learning. While some members work at St Peter's Bourne, most have jobs outside but participate in community activities during their time off.

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Community Rhythm

At St Peter’s Bourne, we start our day with morning prayers and gather on Wednesday evenings for shared meals, prayer, and worship. Every other month, we hold an “Open” night, inviting people to join us in prayer and worship. Our chapel is frequently used by community members and others who wish to pray for North London.

Community FAQs

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Rule of Life: SPB is built around “Pursuing God and learning to serve in mission together”. Click here to read our Rule of Life in full.
Community Rhythm:
- Morning Prayer: Mon-Fri (07:30-08:00) - across the week we pray through the Lord’s prayer. Friday mornings is our thanksgiving breakfast where we share testimonies and stories of God at work from the week.
- Community Night: every Wednesday night we have a meal together followed by worship and prayer in the chapel.
Read more about our Community Rhythm here.
Spiritual Direction: we want to grow in our love for God and have the character of Christ formed in us. As such, all community members meet regularly with someone from the leadership team for spiritual direction.
SPB is an HMO and all residents are issued with tenancy agreements. Occasionally, rooms open up in the community house. SPB is not just a flat share; it is a Christian community centred around a joint pursuit of God in prayer and worship. Interested individuals must apply to become residents. Before moving in, successful candidates will go through the following steps:
- ⁠Interest - people get in touch and we send them information about the rule of life and rhythm.
- ⁠Application form.
- ⁠Visit the community - this is an opportunity for the community to meet applicants.
- Interview with the community leadership team.
Please get in touch to find out more or express interest.
The main house has 10 single rooms on the first floor with residents sharing bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. (SPB also has 4 flats where primarily those with children live). We have a beautiful garden and there is a shared working space for residents who work from home. On the lower ground floor is the Chapel where we gather to worship and pray on weekday mornings and Weds community nights.
The resident community is comprised of Christians from different churches across London. We have seen deep, powerful friendships form and often have a lot of fun together. Living in close proximity is not always easy but is incredible formative and life changing.