Who Are We?

We are a family church filled with ordinary people trying our best to follow Jesus.

We do our best to be a serving, loving, hospitable, inclusive, praying and worshipping community.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone, wherever they are on their journey of faith and whatever questions they may have.

Although we have a wonderful church building we like to think of ourselves as a church without walls; a group of people living life with God, seeking to serve our local and wider communities in any way we can.

We are blessed to live and serve in such a beautiful part of the world and we extend an invitation to you to come and join us.

Why are we here?

Our mission statement  is “Knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known.”

This takes us to some challenging and wonderful places and we are always delighted when anyone joins us on that journey.

Together we attempt to make Jesus known through teaching, preaching, worship, and prayer as well as social events, fun and laughter.  We also think that it’s equally important to make Jesus known through the way we live our lives and so we encourage each other to live the good news the best we can in and out of church.

We seek to share the gospel in word and in deed and to overcome the barriers that separate us from each other and from the love of God.

Baptism and Membership

Everyone is welcome to come and join in our services and events, and become part of our church community. We will gladly baptise those who accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.

These services are joyful times of celebration and reflection on the work of God in our lives. Children get front row seats at the edge of the pool and all others gather around to support those being baptised.

We also have membership for those who would like to become a formal part of Downton Baptist Church, making a covenant with one another and God, and attending the quarterly meetings that direct the life of the church. As a Baptist church we believe that these Church Meetings are central to our Christian life together and that God speaks to His church as we come together to seek His guidance. Please contact Philip Rhoades or Katy Ullyatt if you are interested in membership.

Our mission statement is “Knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known.”

This takes us to some challenging and wonderful places and we are always delighted when anyone joins us on that journey. Together we attempt to make Jesus known through teaching, preaching, worship, and prayer as well as games, fun and laughter.  We also think that it’s equally important to make Jesus known through the way we live our lives and so we encourage each other to live the good news the best we can in and out of church.

We seek to share the gospel in word and in deed and to overcome the barriers that separate us from each other and from the love of God.
Come and join us! 

Pastors

Rev Philip Rhoades can be contacted on 07468 491143 or email Philip@downtonbaptist.org (Please do not use this email for hospital enquiries).
Rev Katy Ullyatt can be contacted on 07786 248880 or email Katy@downtonbaptist.org

The church mobile number is 07468 491143. It will be answered whenever possible. Please do leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they can. 

Pastoral Support Co-ordinator:  If you would like to receive a visit or would like to be involved in visiting, then please email pastoral@downtonbaptist.org
 

Church Office

The church office is run by Felicity Alabaster and is open on:
Mondays 9am - 1pm, 
Tuesdays 9am - 1pm 
Wednesdays 9am - 1pm 
Thursdays 9am - 1pm.

Telephone 01725 512971.
Email: office@downtonbaptist.org
 

Church Deacons

Joy Hughes (Chair), Naomi Lloyd-Jones (Safeguarding), Jim King, Sue Burr, Amanda Ivens-Smith (Fabric), Martin Brueton (Manse), and Ian Mitchell (Treasurer).

The Minister, Deacons and Treasurer are the Registered Charity Trustees of Downton Baptist Church.

Safeguarding

Dr Chris Anderson, is the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Dr Francoise Wynn is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer. 
Dr Joyce Hughes is the Safeguarding Trustee,
For any matters related to the safeguarding of children and adults please contact them.

Downton Baptist Church is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Our safe to grow statement is: As members of this church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protecting and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people, as laid out in our Policy Statement. We ask all members to be vigilant for the safety of our children in the building at all times, especially on a Sunday morning. The safeguarding policy is under regular review and is displayed on the notice board in the foyer.  All those leading work with children and vulnerable adults have a DBS check. 
 

Access for all

We want to make sure anyone can join in and so although the Chapel is upstairs, a lift is available. We have disabled toilets on the ground floor and provide a loop system for those with Hearing Aids. We run a full programme for babies, children and youth.  If you are unable to join us for a service you don’t need to miss out, sermons are recorded and are available HERE.
 

Hall, Field and Camping 

You are welcome to hire our facilities.
Please click here to download the forms