The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Coronavirus

Prayer Broadcast Wednesday 27 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts features Revd Jenni Entrican, current president Yinka Oyekan and Faith and Society interim team leader, Dianne Watts.

A Day to Stop, Look and Listen - Thursday 25 June from 10.00-3.00

A guided quiet day, led by Geoff Colmer and Beth Powney. Each hour will begin with some input to guide personal reflection and prayer over the remainder of the hour.

Coronavirus Advice Webinar: The church gathered and scattered

Rev Prof Paul Fiddes from Regent's Park College will be exploring what it means to be church when we cannot physically gather. How can we embody Christ when our contact with each other and our community is virtual?

Lean on me, says God

"Lean on me", says God. A new (copyright-free) song and video from poet Lucy Berry. A song of comfort for times of trouble .

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Webinar Friday 22 May - Support for Church Treasurers

This webinar aims to support to Baptist Church Treasurers in adapting to the new circumstances presented by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Prayer walking

Have you considered pray walking where you live?

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Coronavirus - essential advice for churches (updated 18 May)

The Government has recently updated their advice regarding coronavirus.

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Finance letter to churches

We are all aware that we are in extremely unusual times and there is much uncertainty about the future. The closing of our church buildings has had a major impact on our life together and presented challenges to how we operate as a church.

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Prayer Broadcast Sunday 24 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Jeniya Gwendu of Mill Road Baptist Church in Cambridge and moderator within the EBA (Eastern Baptist Association) , alongside General Secretary Lynn Green.

Prayer Broadcast Wednesday 20 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Mark Massey who is Senior Minister at 'The Free' in Frinton on the Essex coast, alongside General Secretary Lynn Green.

Mental health and social distancing

The webinar is a conversation between mental health chaplains Stuart and Nikki Jenkins, Ruth Rice and Sarah Fegredo

Prayer Broadcast Sunday 17 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Rev Adrian Semerene who is Minister at Gamlingay Baptist Church and a member of BU Council, alongside General Secretary Lynn Green.

How to pray - new videos from Bethel Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church in Cardiff is trying to respond to the number of people googling: "how to pray" right now with a series of simple Youtube videos to help people get started

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Advice for churches regarding the use of buildings

The Government has published guidance and a FAQs document to provide information on the Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prayer Broadcast Wednesday 13 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts will feature Rev Alison Boulton who is New Housing Hub co-director, a BUGB Pioneer Ambassador and co-minister at The Stowe at Wichelstowe.

Prayer Broadcast Sunday 10 May Recording

The latest in our series of the Prayer broadcasts will featured Rev Dr Kate Coleman, former BUGB President and founding director of Next Leadership alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green. As well as Ken Benjamin and Yinka Oyekan

Guidance for weddings, funerals and baptisms (5 May)

We have revised our guidelines on weddings, funerals and baptism still further.

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Addressing the Current Pressures on Leadership 13 May

Hosted by Fresh Streams, with Ken Benjamin, Kate Coleman and Andy Glover.

Guideline Leaflet L18: Covid-19 Coronavirus Legal Issues (4 May)

Guidance from our Legal Team on various legal and regulatory issues that have arisen because of the lockdown

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Prayer Broadcast 6 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts Will Feature Steve Tinning, who is Interim Public Issues Enabler for Baptists Together and Minister at Leigh Road Baptist Church, alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green.

Covid -19 testing for ministers and other church workers (4 May)

Ministers and other church workers who are showing symptoms can now be tested for Covid-19

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Missional Ideas and Resources

Communicating well with your church and local community

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Prayer broadcast Sunday 3 May Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts features Roy Searle who is BUGB Pioneer Ambassador, Free Church Tutor at Cranmer Hall and Community elder at Northumbria Community, alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green.

Zoom Tutorial Follow-up - with Simon Goddard (1 May)

A chance to look at some of the security issues that have been in the news, with some tips to keep these online spaces safe

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Circling prayers and other reflections

These simple prayers speak of God’s protective 'circling' presence. Now with further reflections - from Carolyn Urwin

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Gathering Up the Crumbs

For our webinar at 1pm on Wednesday 6 May, we will be exploring a new anthology of worship resources, ‘Gathering up the Crumbs.’ This has just been published in celebration of the centenary of the ordination and accreditation of women as Baptist ministers

Prayer broadcast Wednesday 29 April Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts will feature Eric Aidoo, Minister at City Road Baptist Church, Bristol alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green.

Everybody Welcome Online

A helpful new resource for all churches and ministers who are going online in these extraordinary times

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Reflections from the North Western Baptist Association

Weekly reflections that you can use personally or in collaboration with a friend

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Coronavirus advice webinar: Contemplative Practices During Lockdown Recording

We were joined by Revd Jane Day, Centenary Enabler at the Baptist Union, Spiritual Director and Professional Coach, to explore the spiritual discipline of contemplation.

Pre-schools and Nurseries - 21 April

A message from our Treasurer John Levick, for churches which run their own, or let their premises for, pre-school and nursery provision

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Job Retention Scheme – update on furlough payments

Three important updates about the Job Retention Scheme, including the opening of the HMRC portal for making grant claims.

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Prayer broadcast Sunday 26 April Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Carl Smethurst, Regional Minister for Mission in the South West Baptist Association alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green. Sunday 26 April 7pm.

Prayer broadcast Wednesday 22 April Recording

The latest in our series of Baptists Together Prayer broadcasts featured Kang-San Tan, BMS General Director alongside our General Secretary Lynn Green. Wednesday 22 April at 7pm.