Pilgrims Hall is a Christian ministry and retreat centre located in Brentwood, Essex. It is a Regency house set in nineteen acres of gardens and grazing land, adjacent to the ancient route to Canterbury, known as ‘the Pilgrims Way’.
The centre is in many ways a unique place which offers: retreat accommodation for those who wish to spend time with the Lord in private worship, prayer, and Bible study; facilities for churches and Christian organisations to hold meetings, conferences etc.; and a teaching ministry through seminars and Bible studies.
Pilgrims Hall also has a Christian Bookshop and a Tea Room.
Vision
God’s Word for God’s world – Proclaiming Teaching, Living the Truth
Mission
Pilgrims Hall is a Christian ministry and retreat centre whose heart is to serve and support Christians, churches and Christian organisations by being a place where:
- the Bible, as the authoritative Word of God, is foundational
- the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is proclaimed
- Christian ministry is offered to assist Christians to grow in the Faith bringing forgiveness, healing, restoration and wholeness in an oasis of peace and refuge through:
- Bible teaching and study
- seminars
- prayer
- discipling
- pastoral care
- fellowship
- the premises and grounds may be hired for meetings, Away Days, Christian activities, etc.
- rooms are available for personal day and overnight retreats
- Christian books, gifts, cards and materials are available for purchase from our Wellspring Bookshop
- people can meet for refreshments in a Christian environment in our Rendezvous Tea Room
What we believe
We believe in:
- the one true God who lives eternally in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit;
- the love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world;
- the divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God – fully trustworthy for faith and conduct;
- the dignity of all people made male and female in God’s image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgement;
- the incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ – born of the virgin Mary; truly divine and truly human without sin;
- the atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God;
- the bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world;
- the justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ;
- the ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness;
- the church, the body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers – given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit’s gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, promoting justice and love;
- the personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.
Who's Who
The Trustees
Pilgrims Hall has operated as a faith based charity for over 50 years—Pilgrims Hall Fellowship Limited (registered charity number 257216)—led by a board of Trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that it fulfils the charitable objectives established in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and applies relevant laws and Charity Commission policy and guidance.
The Trustees are:
- Steve Dodgson, Chairman
- Suzanne Cousins
- Barbara Cummins
- Mark Galliers
- Jimmy Mills
- Margaret Pearson
Resident Team
The resident team members are responsible for all the day-to-day operations and ministry of the Hall.
The team are:
- Garry and Katariina Newcome
- Sean and Kayleigh Maguire
- Shirley Willis
Volunteers
We have a group of people who serve as volunteers in various roles to assist with the life, work and ministry of Pilgrims Hall.
