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hello!
If you’ve found yourself here, that probably means you’re interested in finding out more about getting involved with hpc.
why should I get involved?
God really cares about every single student studying here in Leeds. Most of them will not have an opportunity to explore the Christian faith and learn more about Jesus. There are approx. 10,000 students living in the Hyde Park area - we would love every single student to get the chance to know that they are valued, important, and loved by God. We believe church @ hyde park corner is one of the ways that God is doing this.
To see church @ hyde park corner grow, we need the support, insights and gifts of students who know Jesus. A church for students needs christian students to be part of the community, to love people and be church. You are the most qualified!
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-39
how can I get involved?
Support
Show your support for hpc and the work that we do through signing up for a monthly prayer email, or regularly giving financially to the work of the church.
Volunteer
Commit to regularly helping out through any of the following:
- Events (coffee handouts, carol services, gigs, plant sales, etc)
- Sundays (leading small groups, giving talks, leading worship, etc)
- Social media (making videos & graphics, writing content, etc)
- And more!
Join
Become a member of hpc, making this your church. Help shape what we do on a Sunday and beyond, as we learn how to be and do church for students in Leeds.
faq’s
How long am I signing up for?
Generally, you’ll be committing to join us (in whichever way you choose) for one academic year.
Does it matter that I’m part of another church in Leeds?
We believe in unity within churches, and we’d love to have your support whichever church you’re part of in Leeds. If you’re thinking about being a volunteer or joining us, it’s really important that you talk to someone in the leadership of your church about how this might impact your faith journey.
I’m not an extrovert up-front sort of person! Can I still join?
Yes! Everyone, and we mean everyone, has different and diverse personalities and skills. We want to celebrate and champion you wherever you’re at in your faith journey. We need a mix of all different types of people to build a healthy church community.
We’ll also be providing training sessions, and our team will be regularly checking in with you to help build you up personally & in your relationship with God.
I’m used to a different style of church. Can I still help out?
As a new church community focused on students, we are so open to listening to the insights and experiences of students, and facilitating them in helping shape our church. We’re still learning as we go, so exactly how we do things are open to change. We are part of the Church of England, however we are informal and adaptable, focusing on building a community specifically for students to explore life and faith.
Will this take up a huge amount of my time?
We want all our students to thrive in their uni life, therefore it’s really important to maintain a good and healthy balance of study, social life, work, health and church. Our priority is your wellbeing, so we will not ask you to commit to more than you are capable of doing. We understand that some periods of your uni life will be busier than others, and we won’t ask you to serve when you can’t.
However, we want to be a community where our yes means yes, and our no means no. You can’t do everything, but you can do something. Talk through with someone who knows you well about how much you should take on - we don’t want you to be burnt-out doing too much!
Can I come to a hpc sunday gathering to see what it’s like?
We’d highly recommend this! If you sign up via the link below, we’ll be asking you to meet with us and check out hpc, so that you can see first-hand who we are.
Can I help out in a different way than what you’ve set out?
Of course! We’re super flexible to what works for you, and we’d love to give you an opportunity to use your skills and interests. Just drop us a message or email and we’d love to have a chat!
Can I join if I’m in year… or study at…?
Yes yes yes! If you’re a first year or if you’re a fifth year, whether you’re new to Leeds or know Hyde Park Corner like the back of your hand, whichever uni you go to, your insights are so valuable to us.
Any concerns? Drop us a message on social media and we’ll answer any of your questions.
register your interest
This isn’t committing you to anything! This is just a way of us getting to know you and starting the conversation. After signing up, we’ll drop you an email or a text so we can carry on the conversation with you.