Barnsley Baptist Church

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Barnsley Baptist Church Find a Living Faith in a Loving Church. A Warm Welcome to All Nations
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The Barnsley Baptist Church was originally known as Sheffield Road Church and commenced under that name in 1845 when Mr. John Wood, a glass manufacturer of Barnsley, attended the Baptist Association meeting and expressed his concern for the needs of the town. This resulted in the coming of a student-pastor, John Law, who preached in the town and on Worsbrough Common, described as 'a notoriously godless locality'. The only Christian family on the Common opened its cottage for services. We continue to seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus. We meet each week to worship together and at other times for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.

08/01/2026

From the latest newsletter from our Link Missionaries, Andrea and Mark Hotchkin, in Chad:

January 2026

The work of Christmas

When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:

To find the lost, To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.

Howard Thurman

Copies of the newsletter available at the church.

07/01/2026

New Hope for the New Year: Building Dreams, One Piece at a Time

Meet Joseph, 19 years old. Life hasn’t been easy - he lost his mother in 2016 and never knew his father. Before joining the training programme offered by Operation Agri's partner, SDKD, he was living in a slum with little hope for the future.

Today, Joseph is learning carpentry because, in his words, “I love to make things.” He’s already crafting beds, tables, and chairs—skills that will help him build a brighter future.

His dream for 2026? Start a workshop with a friend, share tools, and create opportunities together. This is what hope looks like. This is why we believe in second chances and practical skills that change lives.

Please donate to make more stories like Joseph’s possible: https://operationagri.org.uk/product/make-a-donation/

Here’s to a New Year filled with opportunity, resilience, and transformation!

Address

Union Street
Barnsley
S701JJ

Opening Hours

Thursday 1:30am - 3:30am
Sunday 11am - 12pm

Telephone

+44 1226 285431

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