Central Baptist Association Archive

The time has come: closing a church well

Approached with a Kingdom-based perspective this is not a sign of failure, more a recognition of the seasons

‘We are God’s craftsmanship’

Ministers from the Central Baptist Association shared their stories at the April Baptist Steering Group

Presidency for science loving minister

David Gregory - or Dr Dave who runs a Messy Science Lab - will be our Union's President in 2018-19

Mayor and MP welcome new Baptist minister

The local mayor and Mike Penning MP joined 300 others to welcome Colin Cartwright to Carey Baptist Church

Exchanging the same card for 50 years

Baptist friends keeping up a Christmas tradition that began half a century ago

A home for every child who needs one

How whole churches are being encouraged and equipped to respond to the needs of children in the care system

First peak scaled in church project

Record breaking climber opened new Baptist church and community centre in Milton Keynes

Scientists in congregations funding

A project that will help Messy Church leaders use science to explore aspects of the Christian faith receives new funding

Tributes to the Revd Jim Graham

The Revd Jim Graham, who led Gold Hill Baptist Church for nearly 30 years, has died aged 84

'5 Thursdays, 5 big questions'

Minister Andrew Goldsmith describes a really effective way his church has dared greatly in recent weeks

Forty days of Good News

In the period between Easter and Pentecost Baptists have been encouraged to proactively share the Good News of Jesus

Berkhamsted: 375 years and counting

Members at Berkhamsted Baptist Church in Hertfordshire go back in time to celebrate a significant anniversary

Canal plus: chaplaincy to 'hidden community'

A growing ministry on the UK's network of canals

80 years a church member

A Baptist Church member in Luton shows that there need be no such thing as retirement in God's kingdom

Walking Together, Literally

Herts Baptist Minister Mary Moody is using her sabbatical to take on a physical and spiritual challenge

Ministers' science interest highlighted

A third of Baptist ministers hold a degree in a scientific discipline, an Association survey has found

Be careful what you pray for…

Harold thought he had his retirement all planned out, until he took part in the BMS Day of Prayer

Colin Pye inducted as Regional Minister

Colin's induction as Regional Minister in the Central Baptist Association has just taken place

Young people share hope in Milton Keynes

Giving up their school holiday to run a variety of community building and social action projects

Celebrating a minister's 30th anniversary

Jacqui Green joined Stony Stratford Community Church in 1984 and has served faithfully ever since

Church Administrator Network grows

More than 1,000 people employed by local churches in the UK now belong to the UK Church Administrator Network

Time capsule tells of church past

A Baptist church received a glimpse into its history when builders discovered a 103-year-old time capsule

Exhibition features Baptist war fallen

The stories of 17 service men from Bletchley’s Spurgeon Baptist Church feature in school project and exhibition

Proclaiming freedom for the prisoners!

Chaplain Sarah Harrison reports on a baptism at Oakhill Secure Training Centre

New regional minister at CBA

Colin Pye will be the new Regional Minister at the Central Baptist Association

The church at the carnival

An inflatable church and free tropical punch helped a Baptist congregation in Europe’s biggest one-day carnival

Building our gospel witness

The first phase of a Baptist church’s ambitious refurbishment project has been completed

Great Ashby Community Chaplaincy

Sue Hardwidge shares the story of how she came to take on the role of Community Chaplain in Great Ashby

Princes Risborough Baptist refurbishment project

A major refurbishment project will transform the main church building into a modern environment

United by a shared passion

While millions will be glued to this summer's European football championships the popularity of the game has not been lost on one Baptist church.

Tributes to Gladys

Gladys Clarke, possibly the oldest Baptist in the country, has died aged 108.

Rugby churches open for the homeless

Churches in Rugby are once again opening up their buildings for the homeless and badly housed this winter.

Report from the CBA assembly

'A wonderful Assembly which I found enjoyable, inspiring and very beneficial from beginning to end' was one person's experience of the Central Baptist Association's Annual Assembly and General Meeting on Saturday 30 June.

Gold Hill celebrates 220 years

One of the largest and oldest Baptist churches has celebrated 220 years of meeting on its site - despite facing closure just a few years after it was founded.

Concert raises funds for Home Mission

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church hit the high notes when it raised more than £400 for Home Mission.

Christian teacher raises funds for poor by growing plants

A Christian teacher has raised more than £3,000 for charity - by growing and selling plants.

A church think-tank: sharing tips, questions and ideas

A church is hoping to leave people 'buzzing with practical ideas' when it hosts an ideas swapping session this week.

United by a Shared Passion

While millions will be glued to this summer's European football championships, the popularity of the game has not been lost on one Baptist church May 2012

Tributes to Gladys

Gladys Clarke, possibly the oldest Baptist in the country, has died aged 108 March 2013

Rugby Churches Open for the Homeless

Churches in Rugby are once again opening up their buildings for the homeless and badly-housed this winter November 2012

Report from the CBA Assembly

'A wonderful Assembly, which I found enjoyable, inspiring and very beneficial from beginning to end' was one person's experience of the Central Baptist Association's Annual Assembly June 2012

Gold Hill Celebrates 220 Years

One of the largest and oldest Baptist churches has celebrated 220 years of meeting on its site - despite facing closure just a few years after it was founded October 2012

Concert Raises Funds for Home Mission

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church hit the high notes when it raised more than £400 for Home Mission October 2012

Christian Teacher Raises Funds for Poor by Growing Plants

A Christian teacher has raised more than £3,000 for charity - by growing and selling plants

A Church ThinkTank: Sharing Tips, Questions and Ideas

A church is hoping to leave people 'buzzing with practical ideas' when it hosts an ideas swapping session this week

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