Bromsgrove Baptist Church - Moving With The Times

Bromsgrove Baptist Church has been in continuous existence since it was established in 1666.

For the first fifty years the congregation met in members' homes before moving to the first of its six buildings. The present church, the third located in New Road, dates from 1990 and features a major stained glass window above the open baptistry.

During the past 360 years there have been thirty-two pastors. John Eckells, who worked in Bromsgrove's clothing trade, was minister from 1666 - 1696. The first registered meeting house was a building behind the home of Humphrey Potter who was a mercer in the High Street.

Visitors will discover stories of life and fellowship within the church from the past to today. There will be information about some of the men remembered on the First World War memorial which was designed and engraved by the Reverend James Ford whose son is one of those commemorated. There will also be information about those remembered on the Second World War plaque.

Bromsgrove Baptist Church is regarded as the mother church of others within the region including Catshill and Dodford. There was also an early association with the church at Cannon Street in Birmingham.

The Baptist Church Hall was completed in 1888. Bricks in the wall near the entrance carry the initials of people remembered by the Sunday School Children. We would be pleased hear from anyone who can identify their Victorian ancestors' initials.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10am - 4pm

Location & directions

Bromsgrove Baptist Church, New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2JD

Directions:

Bromsgrove Baptist Church is located on the corner of New Road and Ednall Lane. It is a short walk from the High Street and within walking distance of the bus station. There are frequent buses from Bromsgrove Railway Station to New Road. The nearest public car parks are in New Road (B60 2JF) and Windsor Street (B60 2QA). Limited parking is available at the church for those who need easy access.

Contact on day:

Frank Law

Telephone number:

+447871183333

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Anyone of any faith or none is welcome to visit.

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