History of Central United Reformed Church Hove

In July 1980, two URC church (Cliftonville United Reformed Church and St Cuthberts United Reformed Church) joined to form Central United Reformed Church
The first Minister of the newly formed Central URC was Rev Brian Stone
The new church was located in the former Cliftonville building and by November 1986, a new sanctuary located on the first floor of that building was dedicated
After Rev Brian Stone moved to new pastures, the Church remained without a minister for several years, in a period known as Interregnum
Rev Peter Elliott was called to minister to us and stayed until he retired. He still remains active in local churches and has continued to lead some of our services.
After a few years without a minister, we worked with the other churches in the Hove & Portslade Pastorate and together called Rev Alex Mabbs to lead us, with the help of the Associate Minister Rev Roger Wood.
Early in 2014 Rev Alex Mabbs moved onto another ministry in Brighton.
Rev Roger Wood, with help of Hove & Portslade Pastorate continue to lead the church whilst we search for a new permanent minister.
In 2015 we found our new minister Rev. Sue Chapman