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Our vision: 'Growing healthy churches in relationship for God's mission'
A Union of 1900 churches, 13 associations, 5 colleges and 4 specialist teams.
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialIn response to the fuel crisis, many churches from all faiths are opening their buildings to provide a warm space to people experiencing fuel poverty.
Read the Baptist Insurance Company guidelines here: https://ow.ly/i78950ZYmR7
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialDeclaring Christ To People – Discipling People To Christ
Sittingbourne Baptist Church in Kent, whose memorial stone was laid by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, has celebrated its anniversary through a series of events with outreach at their heart
Read here👉 https://ow.ly/hJtz50ZXVAo
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialWe have more in store for you coming soon. So keep your eyes open and on all our socials and emails. We have set up a Baptist Assembly Facebook event page for this year, so that we can share with you all and any updates, and allow you to be able to engage with one another in conversations.
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialAll tickets are available for you to book from today. That's Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday- with the EARLY BIRD special available on all weekend tickets up until mid-January, so there is no excuse to not grab yourself a saving.
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialThat's right, Baptist Assembly is now back and ready for you to book!
UNITED IN MISSION is returning to the Harrogate Convention Centre on 21- 23 May 2027
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialWe invite you to join in praying for those across the criminal justice system: victims of crime; offenders and those in custody; families of all affected; those administering care and justice in communities; those working in probation, prisons, police, courts; & chaplains
https://ow.ly/IjfQ50ZH0Gx
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialWhat's NextUp for Baptists Together?
Participants of 18-35-year-olds gathered from across the UK to explore God's mission and His calling on their lives.
"This is a group that is hungry for genuine Jesus-shaped discipleship and won't settle for lukewarm faith"
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialJoint Public Issues Team are looking for a new Communications and Engagement Officer
Could this be you?
Can you support and encourage church members to take action on issues of justice and peace, and to engage well with politics?
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialThis year's Sam Sharpe Lecturer is the Revd Merlyn Hyde Riley, General Secretary of the JBU.
Her lecture is titled: Subverting Empire: Lessons from Sam Sharpe on Institutional Injustice and Church Responsibility
6.30pm, 27 Oct, House of Commons
https://ow.ly/31mz50ZVvzR
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialA £4,000 Baptist Insurance Company grant has helped Arbury Road Baptist Church create warmer, more welcoming spaces for young teens, families and older residents.
Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/WRFj50ZVhb3
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialNew research acknowledges 'largely overlooked experiences and 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 https://ow.ly/FLGX50ZUPL6
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialThis week, we highlight Black History Month, as this year marks its 39th anniversary
BHM gives us a chance to celebrate contributions, teach a fuller history, promote inclusion, address inequality and inspire future generations
CTBI have released some resources:
https://ow.ly/1b0T50ZTYOg
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialJoin us for CMD Live: AI, Ministry & Christian Leadership
AI, personhood & disability
Practical applications for ministry
Asking better questions of AI
Resources to take back to your church
Multiple UK locations over October & November.
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialMission Forum has been listening carefully to feedback - has now published a substantially shorter and revised draft of the proposed Shared Understanding of Mission, alongside an accompanying document explaining the journey and the thinking behind it
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialDid you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that the presidential nominations are open. This will be for the 2028-29 year.
Read about the key items, resources, events and news here 👉
https://ow.ly/EGfn50ZTwpi
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialDid you receive our Monthly Update in your inbox this week?
One of our key focuses this month is that we are now inviting nominations for the person who will serve as Baptist Union President in 2028-29.
If you missed it, you can read it here - baptist.org.uk/monthlyupdate
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialGiving Roots room to grow - Wymondham BC recently the Canopy - to house its popular Roots Café
The church seeks to be a safe place , no matter what life has brought their way, and is very active in how it supports and connects people
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialLet us pray
Each month our national prayer diary encourages prayer for aspects of our life together, our ecumenical partners and certain themes across wider society.
We'd be delighted if you could download the latest prayer diary and join us in prayer throughout October.
https://ow.ly/bPXU50ZSEIg
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialWe were delighted to hear about 2 baptisms at Greenfield BC in Llanelli. Testimonies of faith rekindled after drifting away. ‘My faith is as strong and sure as it’s always been. Now a real joy for me to return to this church I have always loved and to own my faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.'
@baptiststogether.bsky.socialMaking Connections: A theological memoir by Paul Fiddes
Review by Andy Goodliff
I say it might be one of his most important books because it provides some context and story to the many books, articles, chapters and contributions Paul has made.
Read Andy's review here👉 https://ow.ly/En3s50ZQSNo
