Privacy Policy

At Burpham Church we collect different types of information about our users for the following main reasons:

  1. To provide a useful resource in the form of an online directory of users.
  2. To provide an interactive website where email is used to communicate with the users.
  3. To provide a security mechanism whereby we can restrict content to certain groups of users.
  4. To help us to improve the service we offer.

Our principles

We are absolutely committed to protecting your privacy. Our policy can be summarised in one sentence: we will not share your information with others without your consent.

We have established the following two principles:

  1. We will respect your email privacy. You will only receive email from Burpham Church in relation to areas you have expressly signed up for.
  2. We will not share any individual user details (including your email address) to any third party without your consent.

What information do we collect?

We collect information on our users through registration.

The minimum information we need to register a user is your first and last name and a password. We also ask for some further, voluntary information so we can provide a richer, more useful address book.

Who will have access to your information?

You have control over who is able to access specific items of information. By default your personal information will be visible to other authenticated users of the site. You can change these settings from your personal profile page. Your information will be used to build the online address book and show your birthday in the Burpham Church calendar.

What else you should know about privacy

Remember to close your browser when you have finished your user session. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence if you share a device with someone else or are using a device in a public place like a library or internet cafe. You as an individual are responsible for the security of, and access to, your own device.

Please be aware that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information over the internet that this information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal information in publicly accessible online forums, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your usernames and passwords and any account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you are using the internet.

Our pages may contain links to other websites, and you should be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices on other websites.

We use Stripe for payment, analytics, and other business services. Stripe collects identifying information about the devices that connect to its services. Stripe uses this information to operate and improve the services it provides to us, including for fraud detection. You can learn more about Stripe and read its privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

Any Questions?

Contact us via email at office@burphamchurch.org.uk

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are new to the church, or visiting others, you are so warmly welcome. We have a page dedicated for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life - we hope the website helps you find out what you want to know about Burpham Church
Key info about the church...

When & where does the church meet?   

The Intergenerational service is an informal gathering every Sunday at 10:45am for 60-70 mins.  

There is an earlier more traditional Common Worship Service (with Holy Communion and hymns) at 9:15am.

Coffee and refreshments are served at 10:15am in the middle of the services and are an opportunity for fellowship: to chat between our two services. 

We meet at Burpham Church which is set back on New Inn Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7HW (not great with sat navs!) Tel 01483 825533

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There is a small amount of parking available on the site but there is ample additional parking on Coniers Way just past the church. Many (who are able) love to walk to us. 

What to expect when I visit the church

When you arrive, you will find yourself in the foyer. It may have many people there either just arriving like you or about to head out. Please know we are friendly and informal, with a longing to make you feel at ease. 

The first service is more traditional service with communion and hymns, all guided by service books and hymn books. 

Our second service has music with a band, led from the screen and an accessible and relevant talk from the bible. We love sharing stories of what God is doing - either by interviews or offering an opportunity for those to share. Please don't worry - we won't come and ask anyone new, but do expect the joy of learning from many voices. 

You do not need to believe in God to come here. We are very family friendly, and love children being here, and in a natural relaxed environment. There is a box of toys available in the church near the back. There are children's groups for ages 4-11 with trained and DBS-checked leaders on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. On other Sundays, we are all in together learning deeply from one another with all-age content and challenge. 


What happens to the Children at church?

We have a fantastic Sunday Club for the kids at church for ages 4-11. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the service. The leader will make it clear where and when children need to go to their programme. You will need to register them, but they can stay and you remain in the service.
Children can expect to have fun playing games, and learning about God in an exciting way. We love learning from the children about what God is saying to them. 

Is there a dress code?


No, just wear something comfortable! 

 

Will I be made to feel uncomfortable?


Not at all! 
We will be welcoming and you will not be forced to do anything you are not comfortable doing. We want you to feel right at home and enjoy the service. We hope we will explain as we go, but please don't worry about asking someone - or being guided by one of the team. 
 

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We have more information for you specifically if you... I have more questions, how do I get in touch and ask them?

If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.