Central Baptist Church - Stratford, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 32.697 E 000° 00.276
31U E 292307 N 5714681
This baptist church stands on the east side of The Grove at the junction with Manbey Grove in Stratford, east London.
Waymark Code: WMG0NV
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/29/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
Views: 4

The land for the church was purchased in 1854 and it is assumed that building started around the same time. The church's website [visit link] tells us:

"The Rev George Fishbourne, a former minister at Bow Baptist Church; Joseph Freeman, a schoolmaster; and a few others, were the founding members of Central Baptist Church (CBC) in October 1852. It was the first Baptist church in Stratford.

On August 11 1854 the land this church is built on was purchased for the handsome sum of £269.50. Think of how much the land would sell today!

The cost of building the church and the adjacent hall resulted in considerable debt which took many years to repay. We are privileged because those who went before us have paid the price and passed on the baton.

Like almost every other Christian church in the land, Central Baptist Church (CBC) has known both good times and less favourable ones. Shortly after the Second World War, many local Christian fellowships and churches in the area had to close due to poor attendance, financial hardship and the physical damage done to many of the buildings from the war.

The banner in front of the Church that reads “Have faith in God – He never fails”, stands as a powerful and apt witness to the faithfulness of God. It is also a constant testimony to the local community and all who pass by.

This church has benefited enormously from the generosity of her members over the years. The prayers and commitment during the dark periods of the war, and the generous financial giving have all played vital roles. For example, in early 2000 the church roof was replaced thanks to a legacy from a much loved member and generous anonymous gifts from others.

In the days before television, radio, internet and email, the church was a crucial source of friendship and fellowship. It is our prayer that it will continue to remain so – despite the many distractions of the modern era.

CBC has had twenty Ministers since its inception in 1852. The longest serving minister was Kenneth Saunders (1974-2002) 28 years. Before that the longest serving Minister had been Rev. J H Banfield (1876-1893) 17 years. The twentieth and current minister is Dele Oke."

Date Built: 08/11/1854

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

Service Times:
Sunday Morning Service: 11am Sunday Evening Service: 6:30pm (except last Sunday) Youth event: Last Sunday of every month @ 5.30pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:30-9pm Friday Prayer Night (3rd Friday of the Month) : 8-11pm


Website: [Web Link]

Church Address:
The Grove
Stratford
London, United Kingdom
E15 1EN


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