Hereford Baptist Church

Main Meetings:

Sunday Worship: 10.30 a.m. Communion: Normally included on the third Sunday of each month. Provision for families: Sound-proofed, glazed side room with full view and audio relay of the service for parents with young children; staffed crèche; children's and youth work (see "Under 18s activities") Afternoon Communion: 4.00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

Denomination:

Baptist, Evangelical

Hymns & songs:

We sing a wide range of songs and hymns. The majority are contemporary worship songs, but we also in

Under 18s:

On a "normal" Sunday morning, we provide a crèche for the youngest children. The rest of the children and young people join the rest of the congregation for the first part of the service, after which they leave for their own activities. Sometimes, depending on the content of the service, the older young people (c.15-18) may stay for the duration of the service. All age services are held monthly, normally on the first Sunday of the month. There are currently midweek activities for those of high school age (11-18).

18-30s:

Local outreach & community activities:

Tot Stop - weekly activities for parents or carers with their pre-school children. Night Shift - providing a welcoming "retreat" for Saturday night clubbers with coffee, a chance to chat and further support, where needed. We regularly organise activities in the local community at Christmas, Easter and as an "alternative" to Hallowe'en, and occasionally run Holiday Clubs. We have provided courses, such as Alpha, Alpha Marriage, and Parenting. Working with the homeless and marginalised - we are currently re-evaluating how we can best provide for these people, following the changing needs after the COVID19 pandemic and the "Everyone In" initiative. We support Vennture, a local ecumenical charity engaged in a number of community based projects, including Street Pastors and Family Pastors.

Other activities & ministries:

Prayer Groups and prayer ministry House Groups Pastoral Care Team Silver Diners Lunch Club Activate - events for women Men@HBC - events for men Hiking group Family events Youth events Events supporting World Mission Partners

Leaders:

Minister: Rev Steve Ansell Minister in Training: Jon Stark Church Secretary: Ian Burrell Treasurer: Kate Bayliss Diaconate: c. 6-10 serving deacons at any time

Affiliations & links:

Baptist Union, Heart of England Baptist Association, Evangelical Alliance, Hope Now, Christian Vision for Men, Hope4Herefordshire, Churches Together in Hereford.

Main Bible:

English Standard Version

Average Congregation:

120 adults
40 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Hearing loop, Large print, Reserved parking

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Office Address:

Hereford Baptist Church
Commercial Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2BP

Office Telephone:

01432 352209