National news stories in 2022

Baptist churches supporting new summer youth festival

The Youthscape 'Satellites' event - a new five-day camp aimed specifically at Christian youth groups - takes place in Peterborough from 9-13 August

'Such a timely contribution to the church'

The themes of discipleship, suffering and racial justice in the context of the pandemic are explored in a new book by Baptist minister the Revd Dr Israel Olofinjana

New tutors for Northern Baptist College

Northern Baptist Colleges has announced the appointment of two new part-time tutors

Results from LGBT+ Christians survey

A new survey has revealed how unsafe many LGBT+ Christians feel to be themselves in their regular places of worship

Baptist chaplains gather for online event

The aim was to give our chaplains a place to connect with each other, be recognised by the wider Baptist movement and reflect on the practical and theological realities of their ministry

Racial Justice Advocacy Forum launches website to explore slavery reparations

The Racial Justice Advocacy Forum (RJAF) has launched a new website that captures all the work taking place in Britain and Ireland to address the issue of Transatlantic slavery-related reparations

Connection and conversation – the Baptist Assembly 2022

Registrations are now open for this year’s Baptist Assembly, which is both our first in-person gathering in three years and our first ever hybrid event

'It will enlarge your horizon. It will help you to examine: Where is God taking me?'

Introducing One2Lead, a personal development and leadership training programme, which equips 16-25 year olds in leadership roles within the church

Director of Baptist Church Planting at St Hild announced

St Hild College has announced the appointment of the Revd Alex Harris to the newly created role of Director of Baptist Church Planting at the St Hild Centre for Church Planting

Next phase for Project Violet

Investigations from a number of women in Baptist life form the third phase of Project Violet

Faith leaders 'horrified' by refugee bill and urge PM to rethink

Leaders representing the six major faith groups in the UK have written to Boris Johnson urging him to reconsider the Nationality and Borders Bill, in a letter coordinated by the Joint Public Issues Team

The return of Firestarters in 2022

The grassroots friendship of growing Baptist churches helping other churches through honest, open conversations with church leadership teams has a series of new dates this year

'Register support for Ukrainian refugee programme'

UK churches - including Baptist churches - are being encouraged to register their support of a UK sponsorship programme for Ukrainian refugees

New role to focus on the development of younger leaders

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Isabella Senior as Young Leaders’ Development Coordinator

CTE Statements on the conflict in Ukraine

The Presidents of CTE and the Fourth Presidency Group made two statements on behalf of the whole of Forum at their meeting 14-16 March 2022

Grant-making charity Allchurches Trust rebrands to Benefact Trust

On its 50th anniversary, one of the UK’s largest grant-making charities has changed its name to 'reflect the organisation’s increased charitable scope, impact and giving ethos'

Baptist Union Council: March 2022

A report from the latest gathering of Baptist Union Council

How has your place of worship embraced technology?

Baptist Insurance Company has launched a new competition: ‘Tales of Technology’ invites you to share how your place of worship has embraced technology and how this has helped to benefit your church mission, congregation and local community

'She is an unashamed, committed Christian and her faith is worth celebrating'

As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations fast approach, churches across the country are gearing up to mark the occasion

Church leaders ask MPs to change Nationality and Borders Bill

Church leaders have written to all MPs ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the Nationality and Borders Bill, urging them to use their influence to make changes to the Bill

Capturing faith communities’ ‘monumental contributions’ during the pandemic

A national campaign to reflect on and record the contributions of the faith community during the COVID-19 crisis – and to inform and renew our sense of mission – has been launched by Spurgeon’s College

Baptist Union Presidency for Tim Presswood

Baptists have discerned that the Revd Tim Presswood will serve as Baptists Together President 2023-24

Baptist Building CIO raises loan threshold

A loan fund which has been serving Baptists for nearly two centuries has increased the maximum amount churches can borrow

Religion has a place in the modern world - Gen Z

A new study suggests a more balanced perspective towards the relationship between science and religion in younger generations

National competition to help churches address emerging challenges

Are you running a church-led project that's addressing emerging challenges in your community? Do you believe this work could be replicated across the country? If so, Cinnamon Network is inviting you to enter its 2022 Project Incubator Competition

Baptist Theology North 2022

Action, Spirituality and Change was the theme for the keynote speakers at the latest Baptist Theology North (BTN), held this year at New North Road Baptist Church, Huddersfield, our amazing hosts, writes Sally Nelson

'Not enough to be well-intentioned - we must also be well-informed'

Sanctuary Foundation launches free online training to support those welcoming Ukrainians to the UK

Building a bigger table - Hayley Young inducted as President

Can we, as a Baptist movement, build a bigger table for the sake of the gospel? That was the challenge from new President Hayley Young

‘Here I am. Send me!’

Ministers, pastors and preachers who have recently transferred to the fully accredited list, and mission personnel heading overseas this year were recognised and blessed on Saturday night

Something is dying; something is not yet born

Baptists have been encouraged to return to their roots and explore what it truly means to abide in Christ. The Sunday morning sermon with Alan Donaldson

‘Baptist churches are making a difference’

There is much to be thankful for across Baptists Together amid significant challenges, General Secretary Lynn Green told the Baptist Assembly during the Baptist Union of Great Britain annual meeting

Connecting with each other, connecting with God

Connection was the key theme of the youth sessions at the Baptist Assembly

Spurgeon’s College secures full degree awarding powers

Spurgeon’s College has successfully secured full degree awarding powers from the Office for Students (OfS) following its assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

'They all have different gifts'

Children explored themes of community and unity together through the life of Jesus at this year’s Baptist Assembly

Latest Talking Jesus report now available

The report by Alpha, the Evangelical Alliance, HOPE Together, Luis Palau Association and Kingsgate Community Church shows the state of faith in the UK

A united year of mission: Hope 23-24

Christians are being encouraged to unite as a church across denominations to offer the hope of Jesus for a year of mission starting in September 2023

Christian charity launches campaign to address loneliness

Linking Lives UK is using Loneliness Awareness Week to highlight ideas on how to address loneliness in the lives of those around us

Professor Sir Malcolm Evans appointed new Principal of Regent’s Park College

The Governing Body of Regent’s Park College, Oxford, has announced that Professor Sir Malcolm Evans KCMG OBE is to become its next Principal

Celebrating the ministry of Paul Goodliff

A Baptist celebration to mark the retirement of Paul Goodliff took place at Regent's Park College - and culminated in the presentation of a festschrift, a set of essays in his honour

Urban Expression @ 25

This year Urban Expression celebrates 25 years of mission in the margins, and now has teams across the UK from Cornwall to Glasgow and Belfast to Hull. Stuart Murray-Williams reports on a gathering to mark the anniversary

New round of grants announced by Baptist Building CIO

Are you part of a small church which is planning a small scale building project?

'Their childhoods and life chances depend on it'

Children's charity Action for Children is encouraging people to sign a letter asking the UK Government to take urgent, targeted action to help the poorest families during the cost of living crisis

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