About
WHO WE ARE
A Family on a Journey
CLC Widnes is a lively, worship-focused Elim Pentecostal church in Halebank, Widnes, part of the CLC family. We believe that God changes lives and because of that we have hope and joy. We’re a growing community of people from different walks of life and we believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives. At CLC Widnes, you’ll find a warm, authentic and family-friendly community.
Together, we’re on a journey and we would love you to join us.
We meet in person (in Halebank) every Sunday (with separate activities for children) and we also have midweek events such as life groups (Bible studies) and prayer meetings.
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you’ll find a warm welcome at CLC Widnes.
It's a different type of adventure in local church!
One Church. Three Sites.
We are CLC across three sites, sharing our values, resources and vision and following Jesus together.
We’re all part of Elim Pentecostal Churches, but we’re working in synergy to increase our effectiveness in mission.
OUR VISION
Our Values
BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
- We let the King set the agenda for our lives.
- We are being transformed from within to live a Kingdom lifestyle
- release the supernatural power of Heaven to others
- We proclaim good news and alleviate poverty, ill-health & injustice.
EXPERIENCING & CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD
- We prioritise worship and prayer
- We enjoy intimacy with our Heavenly Father
- We are people who encounter God and bring others into the same
- We desire and use well the gifts of the spirit
DEVELOPING A PROPHETIC CULTURE
- We keep our focus on God and His Kingdom
- We are centred on God and follow His leading
- We hear God and share it with others
- We speak to strengthen, encourage and comfort others
LIVING IN A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
- We live in child-like dependence with our Heavenly Father
- We are raising spiritual mothers and fathers
- We live in dependence and interdependence on one another
- We make the church family relationship a priority
GROWING A CULTURE OF HONOUR
- We prioritise worship and prayer
- We enjoy intimacy with our Heavenly Father
- We are people who encounter God and bring others into the same
- We desire and use well the gifts of the Spirit
LIVING A LIFESTYLE OF JOY
- We constantly celebrate all that God is doing in our lives
- We celebrate the accomplishments of others as the follow Jesus
- We live in an overflow of hope
- We enjoy the practice of living in God’s presence.
About
CLC Widnes is part of a group of churches & one charity: Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance. Tens of thousands attend Elim churches every week. While the congregations range from small groups to some of the largest in the UK and Ireland, all our members share a set of beliefs known as our Foundational Truths.
The Foundational Truths explain our theology and are a statement of faith – they are powerful, non-negotiable and guide all we say and do.
Our Local Leadership Team
CLC Widnes is led by a local leadership team, each with different areas of responsibility.
Peter Cummings
Jim Williamson
Paula Cummings
Gary Rathbone
Alison Rathbone
KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE
Safeguarding Statement
Elim is committed to creating healthy churches and safe spaces for all. We recognise the ways in which children and adults can be at risk of harm or abuse, so endeavour to create a culture to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur. Children rely on adults to keep them safe, therefore all our churches working with children, either directly or indirectly, are committed to safeguarding children in their care. We seek to do this by providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children can reach their full potential. Similarly, within our churches there are adults in need of protection, care and support due to vulnerability, whether that is a permanent or temporary state. We are aware too that within our churches there are relationships of trust, which flourish best within healthy churches and environments, where there is openness, transparency and accountability.
We firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all involved in the life of our churches and activities have a role to play in keeping children, young people and adults safe.
Mark Pugh
Elim General Superintendent
If you wish to raise a concern regarding safeguarding within the Elim organisation, please click this link the following form can be used to notify the National Safeguarding Coordinator. A copy of the form will also be emailed to the person completing the information.