Saffron Walden Baptist Church is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive church which is part of their local community in this rural, historic market town. They are a gently growing congregation. Most weeks, you will find around 60 people, mostly adults, in their weekly services; however, regular parade services attract around 150 young people associated with the Brownies, Boys’ Brigade, and Scouts.
These uniformed organisations, and Messy Church, which is run with the URC, are a regular feature in the church. Additionally, they participate in social outreach activities, including Foodshare on Friday mornings in collaboration with Touchpoint Charity. This sees around 50 people come for groceries, coffee and a chat. They also have deepening relationships with the local retirement flats, and many attend their lunch club. Their church building is in constant use by many local groups, deepening community relations.
Their minister is John, who has just returned from Sabbatical after 12 years in post. It has been a big part of the church’s recent identity as they have ministered without him. He returns after walking 150 miles of rivers and coasts in the EBA with a renewed passion. He is an advocate for celebrating diversity within the Baptist family and in his local community, hosting church services that coincide with local events, such as the recent Pride event.
Following their 250th anniversary last year, the church continues to look to the future. They remain focused on sharing the love of Jesus and being the church the community needs.
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