Baptist Times News Round-up - 17 June 2026

Welcome to Baptist Times News Round-up for June, which contains the usual mix of stories, baptisms and other notices.

A couple of the linked pieces relate to the Baptist Assembly - a reminder there is an option to express interest for the 2027 Baptist Assembly, and receive a discount code for when bookings open: baptist.org.uk/Assembly27

Paul Hobson
Editor/Writer

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