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About Us 

 


The Gatehouse Church is made up of people from all walks of life and from different nations. We love diversity and we love to see new people. We really hope that you will feel right at home.


Sunday Services

Our Sunday services begin with a warm welcome and an invitation to join in celebrating the good news about Jesus. Our worship uses contemporary songs in simplicity as we seek to lift up His name together. We expect God to meet with us and speak to us. Most Sundays we break bread together and have Bible-based teaching and preaching. After the first two songs and Limitless Kids slot the children and Limitless Blackpool youth go to their respective classes. 

Our Mission

As a church we aim to be a 'Family on Mission' which - 

  • is thriving with warm, attractive and modern facilities;
  • has services that are relevant to people of all ages;
  • provides a programme to cater for all ages throughout the week;
  • is a place where people will be getting saved, baptized in the Holy Spirit, healed, set free and nurtured as new Christians;
  • helps us grow together as disciples and have opportunities to use and develop our gifts and ministries;
  • carries out the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Gospel in innovative ways, in both word and deed in Blackpool and across the world.

Local Community Outreach

We are also very active in our local community of Blackpool south, working alongside other agencies as well as running our own projects as an expression of the love of God in a practical way.

Learn more about our Evangelistic eventsYouth Outreach, Church in the Cafe, Open Doors coffee mornings and Toddlers programmes.

Staff and Leadership


Find out about our Leadership and Working Teams at Staff and Leadership
 
 

About Elim Pentecostal

Elim was founded in 1915 and emerged as a radical church planting and pioneering movement which saw whole cities impacted by the gospel. Today it is a movement of Pentecostal churches working in the UK, Ireland and over 40 nations around the world, with over 420 churches in the UK and Ireland. Elim is also in co-operative fellowship with thousands of Pentecostal churches around the world and has missions work in over 40 countries.

The Gatehouse Church has been part of the Elim Pentecostal denomination since 1935.

Elim website:  https://www.elim.org.uk
 


Latest News

 
Easter Services 2026
Annual Easter services this year will be on Good Friday 3rd April and Easter Sunday 5th April.
Vision Meeting 2026
The Gatehouse Annual Vision meeting was held recently. Here is a summary of what was discussed.
New Connection Group on Sunday Evenings
A new connection group will be starting here at the Gatehouse, meeting bi-weekly.
Family, Fun + Food Evening
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming night filled with laughter, connection and inspiring testimonies.
New Alpha Course for 2026
Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment.
Upcoming Vision Meeting for 2026
This year's Vision evening is on 24th February 2026 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
This Year's Christmas Events
Our Family Service will start off the Christmas events this year on 14/12/2025
Keys to Freedom Course
Help to navigate your life to a place of freedom and wholeness using biblical tools.
The Real Deal
What does our Outreach team have up their sleeve this year?


 

Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and when

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Sunday service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our worship team. We typically have two songs followed by a children's slot. The Limitless Kids and Limitless Youth will then normally go off to their respective groups. If you have children you will be able to spot and speak to one of the leaders - they will be wearing a bright yellow t-shirt! There will usually be a time of prayer and communion. We normally have another time of sung worship followed by a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. 

When our serving team is available we serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 12pm, after the service. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

new to church

 

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids/teens:

  • Creche - from approx. 6 months to 5 years (decided on a child by child basis)
  • Limitless Kids (4/5 - 11/12 years)
  • Limitless Youth (school years 7-11)

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for two worship songs and the “Kids slot” and then go to creche or Limitless Kids.  The Limitless Youth group may go out at the same time as the children but sometimes stay in the service to take communion before going to their class.  Children can be picked up by parents after the service ends (but not before 12pm).

The Limitless Kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.
 



Getting connected


If you would like to get connected with us please complete the Get Connected form below. 
 
 

Church life

  


Serving and volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church or help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can register your interest to Join a team.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at the church.

Best Wishes
The Gatehouse Leadership Team

WATCH OUR CHURCH INTRODUCTION VIDEO


 

Connect with us

 Are you new at church or a first time visitor?

Connect with us by filling in the form with some details and also let us know what areas in the church you are interested in. Our team will send you further information.  If you would like prayer, fill in your details below and your request will be forwarded to our Prayer team. 

 First time guest at church
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 Salvation
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 Attending a Course - Also visit the Courses page
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