About us

WHAT TYPE OF CHURCH IS CONNECT LIFE CHURCH?

Connect Life is a church that loves people and loves helping them to find and follow Jesus. We are local church of about 130 people on an average Sunday who attend from Caerphilly and the wider area. We are part of the Elim Pentecostal group of churches with over 500 churches in the UK and also part of the Evangelical Alliance. For those of you who are new to church this will probably not be that important to you, so the important thing you need to know is you are welcome to join us! You may have a strong faith or unsure of what you believe. That’s just fine with us, just come and enjoy getting to know us and hopefully we can help you on the journey.

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE SERVICES?

Our main Service is every Sunday at 10:30am and we are located on Crescent Road, Caerphilly CF83 1AB.  You don't need to book in advance to attend and we will always make space for visitors. You can also watch a service on line to get feel of what it is like to attend the church but there is nothing quite like being with us in person! 

There is usually plenty of parking spaces on Crescent Road Caerphilly Castle Car Park.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Connect Life is a church for everyone. We encourage people to come as they are and dress in what feels most comfortable. For some of our church that’s a jacket and tie but others come in jeans and tee shirts. What you wear is really not important to us, so come as you feel comfortable.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?

When you arrive, you can expect a warm and friendly environment. You will get a friendly welcome at the door and if you are new and don’t know where things are then just let someone know. We are available to serve you throughout your entire visit. To make sure we get you to your seat please arrive a few minutes before the service starts. if you are a bit late, don’t worry just come on in and we will direct you to your seat.

WHAT IS A SERVICE LIKE?

Our services are engaging, relevant and Jesus-centered. You can check out our services on our Facebook page or on YouTube and this will give you some idea of what the service is like. That said our Facebook feed is not the same as experiencing church live! Service begins with a  time of contemporary music led by our worship band. We normally stand to sing and the words come up on the screens at the front of church. Feel free to join in or just listen, you can stand or sit.

We often give out some church information during the service and because we are “family” we may take a few minutes to greet each other.

Most weeks we take communion together (bread and wine) it is simple reminder to us as Christians of what Jesus has done for us. You will be offered this in your seat but you are free to pass on this part of the service.

We nearly always have a time of practical Bible-based teaching (the sermon). Our services close with a brief time to respond to God in both worship and prayer. The entire service lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Our main Sunday service is designed for youth and adults.

WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS?

Children and young people up to the age of about 14-15 have their own activities as part of the service. We are constantly trying to improve our kids activity and we hope that they can have fun while learning about Jesus in an environment designed for their age group. We have created a safe environment for them through trained leaders and all our adult leaders are DBS checked. 

There are lots of activities going on connected with our Connect Life family.

Some of these activities are aimed at those who share our faith, others at for those who don’t attend our church service but all of them are because of our relationship with Jesus who has changed our lives and invites us to share his love with everyone that we meet.

What's on at Connect Life?

	MONDAY EVENINGS 7:30pm The Alpha Course One of the most well known ways to explore the Christian faith. We run a new course 3 times a year usually on Monday evening, so there is always a course coming for you to join. Get in touch and we will let you know how you can be part of our next Alpha course.
	TUESDAY MORNINGS 10:15am Jellybeans  Our Baby and Toddler group Jellybeans is proving to be a big hit with the little ones so you need to book a space to attend. If you want to find out how you can book your space email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	TUESDAY EVENINGS 7:30pm PRAYER MEETING “Prayer does change things, all kinds of things. But the most important thing it changes is us."  Prayer is right at the centre of all that we do as church. We have various groups and individuals praying throughout the week and Tuesday we meet together as a church in the building to pray together for ourselves, our community and to encounter God who is the one who makes all the difference. If you have a prayer request then please contact us using the contact form and include the details of your prayer request.
	WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 6pm Let's Go Club  We now run 2 kids clubs meeting at the same time on Wednesday evenings 6pm to 7:15pm  Group for 5 to10's with craft, games, quizzes and Bible Story Group for 10 to 13's with games, pool table, table tennis fun and Bible discussion. We have a great time each week!
	WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7:30pm Connect Evenings “Connect Life Connect Groups are a great way to get closer to Jesus.” The connect groups are aimed at those who attend our Sunday services but want to get more connected with the church and grow in their faith. In the past these groups have met in homes but at the present we have 5 groups meeting either in the church or in homes throughout the week Join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm to find out more!
	THURSDAY AFTERNOON 2pm Primetimers  We recognised how import it is for those in the prime of life to have an opportunity to meet tgether to chat, to encourage and also to receive spiritual and social input into their lives.  It is particularly aimed at those who are retired but all ages are welcome to join us for a varied program of activities each week.  This is a very popular church activities will many attending!
	NEW THIS AUTUMN SATURDAY MORNING 10:15am (SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH) Jellybeans for Dads! Our Baby and Toddler group Jellybeans has prove to be a big hit with the little ones. We now have launched our Jellybeans for Dad's group. if you would like book a space to why not email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or just turn up the correct Saturday morning! Eg in 2023 it's 10th September, 8th October, 12th November and  10the December.
	TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 10am-1pm Foodbank  “The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. This foodbank is run in partnership with local churches, facilitated by Connect Life Church. caerphilly.foodbank.org.uk
Also in Vann Community Centre
	NEW THIS AUTUMN THURSDAY 1PM TERM TIMES Jellybeans Our Baby and Toddler group Jellybeans is proving to be a big hit with the little ones so you need to book a space to attend. If you want to find out how you can book your space email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We plan to add new event in 2020 to our regular line up so check back to find out what else is taking place at Connect Life 

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.