Christians Against Poverty CAP

How CAP’s Service Works

The information below is a brief resume of CAP’s services, for full details please visit the CAP website by following the link to their web site above.

 

1 - Home visit

After you call CAP, a Debt Coach and Support Worker from the local CAP Debt Centre will visit you in your own home.
 

 

2 - An effective budget

Our trained debt counsellors will work out a realistic budget that prioritises your essential bills. Your local Debt Coach will then visit you again to explain the budget, any options or choices you may have in terms of working your way out of debt, and what payments you need to make. Our CAP HQ team will then negotiate affordable payments with each creditor and stop unfair interest and charges where possible. 
 

 

3 - CAP Account

If you choose to work with us, a CAP Account is set up for you. This acts like a simple bank account and can be used to pay your regular bills and debts. You will need to make one weekly or monthly payment into your account to cover all of your bills and debts. CAP will then distribute this to your creditors on your behalf. You can also make savings in your CAP Account.
 

 

4 - Severe debt

If you are in severe debt then we can walk you through insolvency options, such as petitioning for bankruptcy. We can help you to fill out the forms and even attend court with you.
 

 

5 - Debt free

You will use your CAP Account to pay your bills and debt repayments and you will be supported by CAP until you are debt free.

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