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Our vision: 'Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission'
A Union of 1900 churches, 13 associations, 5 colleges and 4 specialist teams.
Our vision: 'Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission'
A Union of 1900 churches, 13 associations, 5 colleges and 4 specialist teams.
Mission Forum has been listening carefully to feedback - has now published a substantially shorter and revised draft of the proposed Shared Understanding of Mission, alongside an accompanying document explaining the journey and the thinking behind it
baptist.org.uk/missionresolution
baptist.org.uk/missionresolution
October 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Mission Forum has been listening carefully to feedback - has now published a substantially shorter and revised draft of the proposed Shared Understanding of Mission, alongside an accompanying document explaining the journey and the thinking behind it
baptist.org.uk/missionresolution
baptist.org.uk/missionresolution
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that the presidential nominations are open. This will be for the 2028-29 year.
Read about the key items, resources, events and news here 👉
https://ow.ly/EGfn50ZTwpi
One of our key focuses this month is that the presidential nominations are open. This will be for the 2028-29 year.
Read about the key items, resources, events and news here 👉
https://ow.ly/EGfn50ZTwpi
October 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that the presidential nominations are open. This will be for the 2028-29 year.
Read about the key items, resources, events and news here 👉
https://ow.ly/EGfn50ZTwpi
One of our key focuses this month is that the presidential nominations are open. This will be for the 2028-29 year.
Read about the key items, resources, events and news here 👉
https://ow.ly/EGfn50ZTwpi
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that we are now inviting nominations for the person who will serve as Baptist Union President in 2028-29.
If you missed it, you can read it here - baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
One of our key focuses this month is that we are now inviting nominations for the person who will serve as Baptist Union President in 2028-29.
If you missed it, you can read it here - baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
October 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that we are now inviting nominations for the person who will serve as Baptist Union President in 2028-29.
If you missed it, you can read it here - baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
One of our key focuses this month is that we are now inviting nominations for the person who will serve as Baptist Union President in 2028-29.
If you missed it, you can read it here - baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
Giving Roots room to grow - Wymondham BC recently the Canopy - to house its popular Roots Café
The church seeks to be a safe place , no matter what life has brought their way, and is very active in how it supports and connects people
https://ow.ly/ONhL50ZT2cW
The church seeks to be a safe place , no matter what life has brought their way, and is very active in how it supports and connects people
https://ow.ly/ONhL50ZT2cW
September 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Giving Roots room to grow - Wymondham BC recently the Canopy - to house its popular Roots Café
The church seeks to be a safe place , no matter what life has brought their way, and is very active in how it supports and connects people
https://ow.ly/ONhL50ZT2cW
The church seeks to be a safe place , no matter what life has brought their way, and is very active in how it supports and connects people
https://ow.ly/ONhL50ZT2cW
Let us pray
Each month our national prayer diary encourages prayer for aspects of our life together, our ecumenical partners and certain themes across wider society.
We'd be delighted if you could download the latest prayer diary and join us in prayer throughout October.
https://ow.ly/bPXU50ZSEIg
Each month our national prayer diary encourages prayer for aspects of our life together, our ecumenical partners and certain themes across wider society.
We'd be delighted if you could download the latest prayer diary and join us in prayer throughout October.
https://ow.ly/bPXU50ZSEIg
September 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Let us pray
Each month our national prayer diary encourages prayer for aspects of our life together, our ecumenical partners and certain themes across wider society.
We'd be delighted if you could download the latest prayer diary and join us in prayer throughout October.
https://ow.ly/bPXU50ZSEIg
Each month our national prayer diary encourages prayer for aspects of our life together, our ecumenical partners and certain themes across wider society.
We'd be delighted if you could download the latest prayer diary and join us in prayer throughout October.
https://ow.ly/bPXU50ZSEIg
We were delighted to hear about 2 baptisms at Greenfield BC in Llanelli. Testimonies of faith rekindled after drifting away.
‘My faith is as strong and sure as it’s always been. Now a real joy for me to return to this church I have always loved and to own my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.'
‘My faith is as strong and sure as it’s always been. Now a real joy for me to return to this church I have always loved and to own my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.'
September 28, 2026 at 12:06 PM
We were delighted to hear about 2 baptisms at Greenfield BC in Llanelli. Testimonies of faith rekindled after drifting away.
‘My faith is as strong and sure as it’s always been. Now a real joy for me to return to this church I have always loved and to own my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.'
‘My faith is as strong and sure as it’s always been. Now a real joy for me to return to this church I have always loved and to own my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.'
Making Connections: A theological memoir by Paul Fiddes
Review by Andy Goodliff
I say it might be one of his most important books because it provides some context and story to the many books, articles, chapters and contributions Paul has made.
Read Andy's review here👉 https://ow.ly/En3s50ZQSNo
Review by Andy Goodliff
I say it might be one of his most important books because it provides some context and story to the many books, articles, chapters and contributions Paul has made.
Read Andy's review here👉 https://ow.ly/En3s50ZQSNo
September 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Making Connections: A theological memoir by Paul Fiddes
Review by Andy Goodliff
I say it might be one of his most important books because it provides some context and story to the many books, articles, chapters and contributions Paul has made.
Read Andy's review here👉 https://ow.ly/En3s50ZQSNo
Review by Andy Goodliff
I say it might be one of his most important books because it provides some context and story to the many books, articles, chapters and contributions Paul has made.
Read Andy's review here👉 https://ow.ly/En3s50ZQSNo
Journeys into Baptist Ministry
How did our ministers first discern God’s call? What happened next? What excites them about their ministry now?
The Ministries Team is collecting stories from those called into Baptist leadership & we'd love to hear yours
https://ow.ly/T4vt50ZQshU
How did our ministers first discern God’s call? What happened next? What excites them about their ministry now?
The Ministries Team is collecting stories from those called into Baptist leadership & we'd love to hear yours
https://ow.ly/T4vt50ZQshU
September 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Journeys into Baptist Ministry
How did our ministers first discern God’s call? What happened next? What excites them about their ministry now?
The Ministries Team is collecting stories from those called into Baptist leadership & we'd love to hear yours
https://ow.ly/T4vt50ZQshU
How did our ministers first discern God’s call? What happened next? What excites them about their ministry now?
The Ministries Team is collecting stories from those called into Baptist leadership & we'd love to hear yours
https://ow.ly/T4vt50ZQshU
The Yorkshire Baptist Association (YBA) is looking to appoint a new Regional Minister Team Leader.
"We are seeking a strategic visionary leader to steer an outstanding team of skilled and experienced people to grow God’s Kingdom here in Yorkshire."
More here: https://ow.ly/sGbU50ZQagh
"We are seeking a strategic visionary leader to steer an outstanding team of skilled and experienced people to grow God’s Kingdom here in Yorkshire."
More here: https://ow.ly/sGbU50ZQagh
YBA Regional Minister Team Leader
The Yorkshire Baptist Association (YBA) is looking to appoint a new Regional Minister Team Leader. We are seeking a strategic visionary leader to steer an outstanding team of skilled and experienced people to grow God’s Kingdom here in Yorkshire.
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September 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Yorkshire Baptist Association (YBA) is looking to appoint a new Regional Minister Team Leader.
"We are seeking a strategic visionary leader to steer an outstanding team of skilled and experienced people to grow God’s Kingdom here in Yorkshire."
More here: https://ow.ly/sGbU50ZQagh
"We are seeking a strategic visionary leader to steer an outstanding team of skilled and experienced people to grow God’s Kingdom here in Yorkshire."
More here: https://ow.ly/sGbU50ZQagh
As universities begin their autumn term, a prayer:
Loving God, we ask you to be with all of the students who are entering further education for the first time. Be with them and uphold them at this time of new beginnings.
Loving God, we ask you to be with all of the students who are entering further education for the first time. Be with them and uphold them at this time of new beginnings.
September 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM
As universities begin their autumn term, a prayer:
Loving God, we ask you to be with all of the students who are entering further education for the first time. Be with them and uphold them at this time of new beginnings.
Loving God, we ask you to be with all of the students who are entering further education for the first time. Be with them and uphold them at this time of new beginnings.
Our latest prayer focus is the European Baptist Federation, whose Council meets this week in Durres, Albania.
Please pray for safe travels for those attending, and for the work of the EBF throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Our weekly prayer diary is here: https://ow.ly/5rQB50ZJpYQ
Please pray for safe travels for those attending, and for the work of the EBF throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Our weekly prayer diary is here: https://ow.ly/5rQB50ZJpYQ
September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Our latest prayer focus is the European Baptist Federation, whose Council meets this week in Durres, Albania.
Please pray for safe travels for those attending, and for the work of the EBF throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Our weekly prayer diary is here: https://ow.ly/5rQB50ZJpYQ
Please pray for safe travels for those attending, and for the work of the EBF throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Our weekly prayer diary is here: https://ow.ly/5rQB50ZJpYQ
Have you heard of the Baptist Quarterly? For those unaware it’s the journal of the Baptist Historical Society.
While it's clearly interested in understanding the past, 'it also wants to speak to the present.'
Access the latest issue here: https://ow.ly/FvTg50ZP3Lr
While it's clearly interested in understanding the past, 'it also wants to speak to the present.'
Access the latest issue here: https://ow.ly/FvTg50ZP3Lr
September 19, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Have you heard of the Baptist Quarterly? For those unaware it’s the journal of the Baptist Historical Society.
While it's clearly interested in understanding the past, 'it also wants to speak to the present.'
Access the latest issue here: https://ow.ly/FvTg50ZP3Lr
While it's clearly interested in understanding the past, 'it also wants to speak to the present.'
Access the latest issue here: https://ow.ly/FvTg50ZP3Lr
BAPTIST TIMES ROUND-UP for SEPTEMBER
Here are the TOP FOUR stories from this month and for a full list click the BAPTIST TIMES (news Round-up) Button in our LINKTREE👈
Here are the TOP FOUR stories from this month and for a full list click the BAPTIST TIMES (news Round-up) Button in our LINKTREE👈
September 18, 2026 at 1:35 PM
BAPTIST TIMES ROUND-UP for SEPTEMBER
Here are the TOP FOUR stories from this month and for a full list click the BAPTIST TIMES (news Round-up) Button in our LINKTREE👈
Here are the TOP FOUR stories from this month and for a full list click the BAPTIST TIMES (news Round-up) Button in our LINKTREE👈
We See In You… By Lynn Green
Lynn explains how our movement needs more women and men who are ready to respond to God’s call to be ministers and leaders - and this needs all of us to see and develop the gifts in others
Read Lynn's article here: ow.ly/EzNp50ZOef5
Lynn explains how our movement needs more women and men who are ready to respond to God’s call to be ministers and leaders - and this needs all of us to see and develop the gifts in others
Read Lynn's article here: ow.ly/EzNp50ZOef5
We See In You
Our movement needs more women and men who are ready to respond to God’s call to be ministers and leaders - and this needs all of us to see and develop the gifts in others, writes General Secretary Lyn...
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September 16, 2026 at 11:18 AM
We See In You… By Lynn Green
Lynn explains how our movement needs more women and men who are ready to respond to God’s call to be ministers and leaders - and this needs all of us to see and develop the gifts in others
Read Lynn's article here: ow.ly/EzNp50ZOef5
Lynn explains how our movement needs more women and men who are ready to respond to God’s call to be ministers and leaders - and this needs all of us to see and develop the gifts in others
Read Lynn's article here: ow.ly/EzNp50ZOef5
We were delighted to hear about TWO baptisms that took place in the sea in Jaywick on Sunday 6 Sept.
Part of Jaywick Pioneer Ministry, the day was "a fabulous ecumenical experience as 6 denominations came together to take part and celebrate."
Part of Jaywick Pioneer Ministry, the day was "a fabulous ecumenical experience as 6 denominations came together to take part and celebrate."
September 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM
We were delighted to hear about TWO baptisms that took place in the sea in Jaywick on Sunday 6 Sept.
Part of Jaywick Pioneer Ministry, the day was "a fabulous ecumenical experience as 6 denominations came together to take part and celebrate."
Part of Jaywick Pioneer Ministry, the day was "a fabulous ecumenical experience as 6 denominations came together to take part and celebrate."
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox last week? Our key focus was the recent changes to requirements for DBS checks for volunteers.
If you missed it, you can read about the one key item as well as all the resources, upcoming events and news by visiting www.baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
If you missed it, you can read about the one key item as well as all the resources, upcoming events and news by visiting www.baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Did you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox last week? Our key focus was the recent changes to requirements for DBS checks for volunteers.
If you missed it, you can read about the one key item as well as all the resources, upcoming events and news by visiting www.baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
If you missed it, you can read about the one key item as well as all the resources, upcoming events and news by visiting www.baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
We're always so encouraged when you share your baptism stories. One recently came to us from Oadby Baptist Church in Leicester.
"It was a wonderfully joyous service and a reminder that we worship a God of surprises!"
Has your church recently celebrated a baptism? Please share: ow.ly/3usV50ZEoJb
"It was a wonderfully joyous service and a reminder that we worship a God of surprises!"
Has your church recently celebrated a baptism? Please share: ow.ly/3usV50ZEoJb
September 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
We're always so encouraged when you share your baptism stories. One recently came to us from Oadby Baptist Church in Leicester.
"It was a wonderfully joyous service and a reminder that we worship a God of surprises!"
Has your church recently celebrated a baptism? Please share: ow.ly/3usV50ZEoJb
"It was a wonderfully joyous service and a reminder that we worship a God of surprises!"
Has your church recently celebrated a baptism? Please share: ow.ly/3usV50ZEoJb
A prayer for a new school year
Gracious God,
We thank you for the gift of education for children and young people
As they, their teachers, staff and volunteers return for another academic year,
May they know your peace, love and wisdom.
Strengthen them in every challenge they face.
Gracious God,
We thank you for the gift of education for children and young people
As they, their teachers, staff and volunteers return for another academic year,
May they know your peace, love and wisdom.
Strengthen them in every challenge they face.
September 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM
A prayer for a new school year
Gracious God,
We thank you for the gift of education for children and young people
As they, their teachers, staff and volunteers return for another academic year,
May they know your peace, love and wisdom.
Strengthen them in every challenge they face.
Gracious God,
We thank you for the gift of education for children and young people
As they, their teachers, staff and volunteers return for another academic year,
May they know your peace, love and wisdom.
Strengthen them in every challenge they face.
Inspecting and maintaining your churchyard trees.
Spotting potential hazards early can prevent costly damage and ensure your grounds remain a place of peace and safety.
Baptist Insurance has guidance that can help: https://ow.ly/BEgM50ZCLTa
Spotting potential hazards early can prevent costly damage and ensure your grounds remain a place of peace and safety.
Baptist Insurance has guidance that can help: https://ow.ly/BEgM50ZCLTa
August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Inspecting and maintaining your churchyard trees.
Spotting potential hazards early can prevent costly damage and ensure your grounds remain a place of peace and safety.
Baptist Insurance has guidance that can help: https://ow.ly/BEgM50ZCLTa
Spotting potential hazards early can prevent costly damage and ensure your grounds remain a place of peace and safety.
Baptist Insurance has guidance that can help: https://ow.ly/BEgM50ZCLTa
Need funding towards your church's core costs?
Discover five top tips from fundraising experts to help you approach fundraising for core costs from Baptist Insurance!
https://ow.ly/YMqK50ZCLeN
Discover five top tips from fundraising experts to help you approach fundraising for core costs from Baptist Insurance!
https://ow.ly/YMqK50ZCLeN
August 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Need funding towards your church's core costs?
Discover five top tips from fundraising experts to help you approach fundraising for core costs from Baptist Insurance!
https://ow.ly/YMqK50ZCLeN
Discover five top tips from fundraising experts to help you approach fundraising for core costs from Baptist Insurance!
https://ow.ly/YMqK50ZCLeN
One Northampton church is helping transform lives.
Read how a Baptist Insurance grant was able to help - a Baptist Insurance grant could help you too!
https://ow.ly/mSYa50ZCLTX
Read how a Baptist Insurance grant was able to help - a Baptist Insurance grant could help you too!
https://ow.ly/mSYa50ZCLTX
August 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
One Northampton church is helping transform lives.
Read how a Baptist Insurance grant was able to help - a Baptist Insurance grant could help you too!
https://ow.ly/mSYa50ZCLTX
Read how a Baptist Insurance grant was able to help - a Baptist Insurance grant could help you too!
https://ow.ly/mSYa50ZCLTX
Fires, including those caused by arson, are a concern and a risk to churches, so it is worth reviewing Baptist Insurance’s arson prevention checklist – you can find it here: https://ow.ly/Lm9p50ZzmzV
August 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Fires, including those caused by arson, are a concern and a risk to churches, so it is worth reviewing Baptist Insurance’s arson prevention checklist – you can find it here: https://ow.ly/Lm9p50ZzmzV
#TOGETHER COMING SOON!
The Autumn edition of TOGETHER is now at the printers, with the door drop happening in the 1st week of September.
Any guesses as to what the theme of this magazine is about? Comment below with your guesses, and let us know if you're excited to get your copy and read it!
The Autumn edition of TOGETHER is now at the printers, with the door drop happening in the 1st week of September.
Any guesses as to what the theme of this magazine is about? Comment below with your guesses, and let us know if you're excited to get your copy and read it!
August 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
#TOGETHER COMING SOON!
The Autumn edition of TOGETHER is now at the printers, with the door drop happening in the 1st week of September.
Any guesses as to what the theme of this magazine is about? Comment below with your guesses, and let us know if you're excited to get your copy and read it!
The Autumn edition of TOGETHER is now at the printers, with the door drop happening in the 1st week of September.
Any guesses as to what the theme of this magazine is about? Comment below with your guesses, and let us know if you're excited to get your copy and read it!
Closed churches are visited less often, and this can make them more susceptible to damage from arson, theft and vandalism.
The Baptist Insurance Company has a guide that can help you with your unoccupied buildings – just click here! https://ow.ly/NjAA50Zzmu6
The Baptist Insurance Company has a guide that can help you with your unoccupied buildings – just click here! https://ow.ly/NjAA50Zzmu6
August 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Closed churches are visited less often, and this can make them more susceptible to damage from arson, theft and vandalism.
The Baptist Insurance Company has a guide that can help you with your unoccupied buildings – just click here! https://ow.ly/NjAA50Zzmu6
The Baptist Insurance Company has a guide that can help you with your unoccupied buildings – just click here! https://ow.ly/NjAA50Zzmu6
#BaptistTimes
Our reception by the Downloaders has always been well received'
Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/uoCz50ZARJZ
Chaplains at this year's Download festival had many 'amazing' encounters with festival goers, says the Revd Roy Monks, minister of Castle Donington Community Church
Our reception by the Downloaders has always been well received'
Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/uoCz50ZARJZ
Chaplains at this year's Download festival had many 'amazing' encounters with festival goers, says the Revd Roy Monks, minister of Castle Donington Community Church
August 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
#BaptistTimes
Our reception by the Downloaders has always been well received'
Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/uoCz50ZARJZ
Chaplains at this year's Download festival had many 'amazing' encounters with festival goers, says the Revd Roy Monks, minister of Castle Donington Community Church
Our reception by the Downloaders has always been well received'
Read the article here 👉 https://ow.ly/uoCz50ZARJZ
Chaplains at this year's Download festival had many 'amazing' encounters with festival goers, says the Revd Roy Monks, minister of Castle Donington Community Church