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1875
Fishersgate Congregational Mission started meetings in a tin hut, and spread to a barge in Shoreham Harbour
1884
Fishersgate Mission was transferred to the supervision of the Sussex Congregational Association
1903
First Church built in St Aubyns Road. This is now the Church Hall
1932
The site in Station Road bought and the Church built and opened. This is the present Church.
1972
Congregational Church in England and Wales and the Presbyterian Church of England unite to form the United Reformed Church. Portslade & West Hove Congregational Church becomes Portslade United Reformed Church.
1984
Portslade URC celebrated its centenary.
1994
52 Station Road purchased from Bakers & Son Funeral Directors. The premises were refurbished and connected to the Church. The rooms are in use throughout the week and are part of the Church's community outreach.
2001
The Church building was refurbished, the old wooden pews were removed to make way for new carpet and chairs and a new, more modern look.
The Brighton, Hove and District Battalion of The Boys’ Brigade transfer their Headquaters from the old building in Brighton to a room in 52
Kidz Klub rent a room in 52 for their Registered Office.
2009
Idea for number 52 finally realised with the undertaking of a partnership with Off The Fence
2010
Metropolitan Community Church began worshipping in the sanctuary on a Sunday evening
Model Replica of the barge that was harboured in Shoreham Harbour
The Exact spot of the mooring of the barge.
Ministers
Rev Alex Mabbs
- view Alex’s blog
Rev Roger Wood
Secretary and Elder
Jayne Packham
Elders
Lesley Mason
Peter Habens
John Miles
Richard Packham
Rev Alex Mabbs
- view Alex’s blog
Rev Roger Wood
Secretary and Elder
Jayne Packham
Elders
Lesley Mason
Peter Habens
John Miles
Richard Packham
Leadership Team
(click to find out what we look like)