The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Heart of England

Examples of how Home Mission funds are being used in the Heart of England Baptist Association

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New research acknowledges 'overlooked contributions of Black church members'

A project helping Baptist churches in Birmingham explore the stories of their first Black church members, deacons and ministers has shared its findings

Church's first baptism in 35 years - in original baptistry

Broseley Baptist Chapel in Shropshire dates from 1741, and still retains its original baptistry. It hadn’t been used since 1990

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'Untraditional' carol singing this Christmas

Raucous singing (and some shouting), a few beers and re-imagined readings - it’s a carol service, but not quite as you know it

'Working for the well being of the whole community... and helping reduce food waste'

Gillian Jones explains how and why the Alvechurch Community Larder came about - and the local recognition it received this year

Mission focus at latest small church hub

Twenty-one people gathered last week at Perry Beeches Baptist Church for the fourth small church hub, writes Hilary Taylor

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Plaque to commemorate the first known Black pastor in the UK

The Revd George Cosens was minister of South Street Baptist Church in Brierley Hill from 1839 to 1842

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Heart of England

New research acknowledges 'overlooked contributions of Black church members'

Posted: 03/10/2026

Church's first baptism in 35 years - in original baptistry

Posted: 18/12/2025

'Untraditional' carol singing this Christmas

Posted: 05/12/2025

'Working for the well being of the whole community... and helping reduce food waste'

Posted: 24/04/2025

Mission focus at latest small church hub

Posted: 20/02/2025

Plaque to commemorate the first known Black pastor in the UK

Posted: 06/12/2024

'We have a message of hope about God’s love for us'

Posted: 13/11/2024

'A sensitive mix of teaching, reflecting and challenge'

Posted: 15/07/2024

‘I went home feeling refreshed and hopeful for our church’s future’

Posted: 04/03/2024

'Making the word of God and the Christian message available to its local community'

Posted: 09/11/2023

Spreading the message of peace in Rugby

Posted: 28/03/2023

From silver to gold

Posted: 01/03/2023

Baptist minister's Park Run challenge for the BSL Bible Translation Project

Posted: 14/02/2023

‘The new church and community centre is all about people and God’s care for them’

Posted: 08/02/2023

Supporting Ukrainian refugees through clothes and community

Posted: 16/01/2023

Church opens doors during Commonwealth Games cycle race

Posted: 10/08/2022

Commonwealth fun and games at Alvechurch

Posted: 10/08/2022

Scarecrow nativity in Alvechurch

Posted: 15/12/2021

What is in your hand?

Posted: 12/11/2021

Supporting an international foodbank

Posted: 14/10/2021

Live stream, live service

Posted: 06/10/2021

At sea with God

Posted: 27/08/2021

Baptist church wins funding for science-faith outreach

Posted: 30/07/2021

Reconnect with the world at your own pace

Posted: 30/04/2021

Our pastoral response is one of listening

Posted: 30/04/2021

'It was amazing, much needed!'

Posted: 12/01/2021

‘Do not be afraid’

Posted: 02/12/2020

Inhabiting the space of the other

Posted: 08/09/2020

'They are attracted to life, Word and Spirit'

Posted: 29/04/2020

Church expansion project becomes reality

Posted: 10/03/2020

Three congregations, one family

Posted: 22/01/2020

Folk carol service delights community

Posted: 02/01/2020

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