A new chapter for Croydon Vineyard. A new opportunity to reach South London.
We're sending Alex and Lara Lyne to pioneer a new Croydon Vineyard congregation in the south of the borough — and we'd love you to be part of it!
Launching Sunday 31 January 2027
10:30am | Woodcote High School, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
Why are we going South?
From the beginning, Croydon Vineyard has been about helping people encounter Jesus and seeing lives transformed by his presence.
We believe God is calling us to make space for more: more people across South London becoming disciples of Jesus, more opportunities for the next generation of leaders, and more transformation in our communities.
Launching a new congregation in the south of the borough is an exciting next step in that mission.
Three congregations. Two sites. One church.
One church family, sharing the same vision and values, but gathering in more places so that more people can encounter Jesus.
Meet Alex & Lara
Alex and Lara Lyne will be pioneering our new South Site.
Both have a real heart for South Croydon and the surrounding communities. As they've prayed about this next season, they've been particularly drawn to the story of Philip in Acts 8, beginning with God's instruction to "Go south..."
Their desire is to build a welcoming, Spirit-filled community where people can discover Jesus, find friendship and grow as disciples.
And they're looking for people who want to join them on that adventure!
Will you Go South?
We're praying for a team of 60–80 people to help launch this new congregation.
Perhaps you live in Coulsdon, Purley, Kenley, Sanderstead, Wallington, Caterham or somewhere nearby. Perhaps you simply sense that God might be inviting you to be part of something new.
Right now, we're inviting you to do two things:
Pray. For Alex and Lara, for the people we hope to reach, and for everything involved in launching a new congregation.
Go South. Prayerfully consider whether God might be calling you to join the launch team and help build this new community.
We're not asking you to sign up for rotas or particular responsibilities at this stage. We're asking something more fundamental: would you be up for going South, together, for the sake of people who don't yet know Jesus?
If that's you, we'd love to hear from you!
Please fill out the simple form below, and we will be in touch!!
The practical details
Where? Woodcote High School, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH
When? Sundays at 10:30am, beginning 31 January 2027.
Who's leading? Alex and Lara Lyne, as part of the wider Croydon Vineyard church family.
What about Harris? Our existing 9:30am and 11:30am services at Harris Academy will continue.
Got questions? We'd love to chat! Email alex@croydonvineyard.org.uk