Church at the heart of the community
“Some kind of Bible quote.” – Bib 12:13
Welcome to King’s Lynn Baptist Church.Â
We are an ordinary church made up of people of all ages and backgrounds who are learning to follow Jesus together. At the centre of our life is God’s love, shown to us in Jesus Christ and shared through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Church life here is about much more than an hour or so on a Sunday. We worship together, care for one another, enjoy friendship, and seek to serve our local community with love and compassion.
Whether you’re full of faith, full of questions, or simply looking for a place where you can belong, you’ll find a warm welcome here.
Worship
Discipleship
Mission
Our Worship
Our Sunday service begins at 10.30am and brings together people of all ages to worship God and encourage one another in faith.
We enjoy a mixture of contemporary songs and traditional hymns and believe that worship is something we all share in together, not something we simply watch. We are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit and make space for prayer, reflection and the sharing of encouragements.
Once a month we celebrate Communion together. Open to people of all ages, it sits at the heart of our life together as we remember Jesus and all that he has done for us.
Children and young people are an important part of our church family. During the service, younger children head off to Junior Church and our secondary-age young people meet together in Off Topic. There is also an activity table at the back of church where children can colour and draw together. We love having children with us and want families to feel relaxed and at home.
Each service includes prayer, Bible teaching and a sermon that helps us connect our faith with everyday life. Afterwards, everyone is invited to stay for tea, coffee, biscuits and plenty of conversation.
On Sunday afternoons, our building is home to a separate Slavic-language congregation, reflecting the rich diversity of God’s family.
Clubs & Community Work
Serving South Lynn in association with Churches Together and the Eastern Baptist Association
Being Baptists
Baptists have never been known for lengthy statements of faith. Instead, churches are encouraged to think, pray and study the Bible together, seeking God’s guidance through the Holy Spirit.
As members of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, we share in the Baptist Declaration of Principle, first adopted in 1878. Although the language is old, its message is simple:
- Jesus Christ is at the centre of our faith and is Lord and Saviour.
- The Bible helps us to understand God’s truth and guides our life together.
- Every person is free to respond to God for themselves and to follow their conscience under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- Each local Baptist church is responsible for its own life and decisions.
- We believe that Christians are called to work together in love, unity and service.
We believe that faith is personal, but it is never private. We learn, worship and serve together as we seek to follow Jesus.
