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Smaller churches stories


In this area we share some stories from small churches around our Union to inspire, empathise and encourage.
 
Only God could do it!
​Grantham Wash was inducted to the pastorate of Hampton Wick Baptist Church on 23 November. That doesn’t sound strange until you realise that HWBC has just eight members, and our new minister was a youth pastor in an enormous church in California
'We have a message of hope about God’s love for us'
A Baptist church in Birmingham has celebrated 100 years of witness – and is looking at how it can continue to share the love of Jesus with its community
When two become one - a wider vision of mission
A new united beginning for Hatch End and Pinner Baptist Churches, which have become one church across two sites
'There were many stories of reaching the community'
​Churches shared a range of outreach activities when they gathered for the latest Small Church Hub in north London
Here the love of Christ shall end divisions
The Revd Dr Alison Evans reflects on the 50th anniversary of a Local Ecumenical Partnership which has brought together Baptists, Methodists and the United Reformed Church
Record banana split marks church’s 10th anniversary
Wellspring Church in Wirksworth constructed what we believe to be the biggest Fairtrade banana split the town has ever seen, writes Ingrid Keith
Time Out stands out in Devon
A Baptist church's seaside community hub staffed by volunteers is thriving, thanks partly to a grant from Baptist Insurance
'We thank God for bringing these lovely families to Messy Church'
Laird Street Baptist Church in Birkenhead decided to invite the community to a Messy Church to start off the summer holidays, writes minister Cathy Buntin
Another Small Church Hub
The latest Small Church Connexion Hub was planted in February 2024
Faith and continuity in times of change
The Revd Beverley Morgan is celebrating 30 years of ministry at Merchants' Hill Baptist Church in Pontnewynydd, Torfaen, after being inducted into the pastorate there in 1994
From silver to gold
How Fernhill Heath Baptist Church continued its Eco Church journey and became the second Baptist church to achieve the gold award
Back on our knees praying and earnestly seeking God's will for his church
Blaby Baptist Church: sharing their struggles and the joys they have experienced through Covid
How we connected with the church using technology 
The Revd Stephen Maclean of Cricklewood Baptist Church on how this has worked in his North London church
Hearing God’s voice during lockdown  
Sue Wetherall reflects on how God has spoken to Emmanuel Church at Ham Christian Centre and how He is starting to bring new life into being
Back into the building  
Kim Bames from Waltham Abbey Baptist Church shares advice for churches thinking about returning to their buildings
A call to mission 
Now is the perfect time to ask the question ‘Am I linked to the church where God wants me to serve?’ says Sandra Kimber of Hampton Wick Baptist Church
Lockdown without technology 
With a more elderly congregation, we could not connect using technology, but kept the church connecting in other ways, explains Gerry Stanton, minister Union Church and Community Centre
Cricklewood Partnerships
Cricklewood Baptist Church developing good links with other churches in the local area from the Baptist family and other denominations
Barnes Baptist Church
A small church doing what they can do and content to let God do what only he can
Delivering food to the most vulnerable 
A Baptist church in Purley has accelerated plans to work alongside the council and FareShare in ensuring the most vulnerable in its community have access to food
Renew 61 at Aylesham Baptist Free Church
Seeing transformation in people through Renew 61 - where it's OK not to be OK
How far can your church reach?  
Baptist minister Paul Hill reports from a recent visit to Uganda - and the far reaching gift from a small Baptist church
Website award for Baptist church   
Coulby Newham Baptist Church was runner-up in the most engaging Small Church Site category in the Premier Digital Awards
Nothing is impossible with Him
If you are a struggling small church do not despair, for our God is able to do far more than we can begin to imagine - like here in Birkenhead
We can make a difference
Chris Lewis on how a small church in Swansea has been a catalyst in bringing people together
Withdrawing from church
What happens when you're in a small church and one of your key members has to take a step back?
 
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Another Small Church Hub
Another Small Church Hub
The latest Small Church Connexion Hub was planted in February 2024
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smchstory
Back on our knees praying and earnestly seeking God's will for his church
Back on our knees praying and earnestly seeking God's will for his church
Blaby Baptist Church: sharing their struggles and the joys they have experienced through Covid
Read more
smchstory
Cricklewood Partnerships
Cricklewood Partnerships
Cricklewood Baptist Church developing good links with other churches in the local area from the Baptist family and other denominations
Read more
smchstory
Barnes Baptist Church
Barnes Baptist Church
A small church doing what they can do and content to let God do what only he can
Read more
smchstory
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