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Here are some common questions we’ve been asked by people coming to the church for the first time, which you may find useful.
Is Berkhamsted Baptist Church just for Christians?
No! BBC is for anyone, those who want to find out more about Jesus and what it means to be a Christian and those who don’t have any faith in God at all.. BBC can walk with you, as you think through your faith questions and find your meaning and purpose in life and we can put you in contact with others who may have similar questions or issues going on in their lives too, or who have been where you are now and have found the answers they sought. We welcome people from any background, culture or life situation. We do not come to church because we think we are better than other people, but because we recognise that we have made many mistakes and need help on our life journey. Some of us have discovered that Jesus really makes a big difference in handling life’s ups and downs; whilst at the same time living in the real 21st century messed-up world and wondering what on earth we are doing to ourselves and why. From time to time we run something called an Alpha course which helps people to find out the basics of what it means to be a real Christian and whether it’s really worth the commitment, in a very relaxed, informal setting sometimes in church and sometimes in someone’s home. If you have an enquiring mind, lots of questions, and would be interested in being part of such a group, please contact our minister, Mary Stringer.
I have a young family, does Berkhamsted Baptist Church cater for young children?
Yes. We value children very much and there are a number of activities especially for them. We run a parent/carer and toddler group for 0-3 yr. olds, called First Steps, every Wednesday between 1.30 pm and 3pm in term-time. We also have a Pre-School for children aged between 3 yrs. - starting school, which runs Monday to Thursday mornings every week in term-time and we have a Sunday School for any children who come to church, of all ages, which includes fun activities and helping to develop children’s spirituality, as well as encouraging the rest of their growth. We also have various social activities from time to time in church or people’s homes, which cater for all ages of children. We also try to help the families of young children as much as possible by giving support and running parenting groups, etc. as necessary.
I’m new to the area; can anyone help me find my way around?
We hope you soon settle into Berkhamsted and maybe find your way along the High St., in the Bourne End direction on the Tesco side of the road, to Ravens Lane where we are. If you pop in to see us, we’ll give you a cup of coffee and try to answer your queries, or of course you could ring us for a chat on our church telephone 384598 and if we’re not in, someone will call you back as soon as possible.
What is Berkhamsted Baptist Church’s style of worship?
BBC offers a mixture of traditional and modern worship, to reflect the mix of people we have in the church. We welcome all ages to our services. We like to encourage a real “family” atmosphere of informality and dignity and we are always seeking people with talents to participate in the services, whether this be singing, drama, reading, praying, telling a children’s story, playing an instrument or in lots of other ways.
I was an active member of my last church and would like to get more involved in the life of the church. Who should I speak to?
Great! We are a busy church, and there are many opportunities to get involved. As a first step, why not speak to Mary Stringer?
Does your church do anything for older people?
Yes. We run a weekly Lunch Club for all retired people on a Friday and once a fortnight, we hold a short service beforehand, in a very traditional style. We provide transport if needed at a small charge, within the Berkhamsted area.
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