Our BRBC Buildings

When we redeveloped our buildings a few years ago, part of our vision was that it could be a resource for the whole community to use; not just for the Church family, but others too. Our guiding vision at that time was “Resourcing Christians, Resourcing the Community”. It is really encouraging that this is being fulfilled.
As a Church we put on a wide range of activities. In addition to our Sunday Worship, BRBK and prayer meetings, there are fellowship events like PMA (Pleasant Monday Afternoon), the Women’s Fellowship and Men’s Coffee Morning, and events for the community such as Coffee, Cake and Company, Lunch Club, the Toy Library, Art Group, Craft Club and Saturday Kitchen. Our building is also used by other Churches.
Many people will be less familiar with the wide range of outside groups who use our buildings. We host theatre groups, sports groups, dancing lessons, Pilates classes, fitness classes, a bridge club, a horticultural society, two different choirs and several other groups. Our meeting rooms are used most weekdays for adult education provided by West Sussex County Council. In addition, our premises are also used as a polling station for elections and as a venue for a local counselling service once a week.
And following the success of the recent orchestral concert, we are hoping that other events will take place while the Capitol Theatre is being refurbished over the next couple of years.

A proportion of our income comes from room hire fees, and we have been very fortunate that this is currently increasing, which is very welcome at a time when our costs are increasing due to inflation. This is a real sign of God’s generous provision for us.

We should thank all those who work to make this possible – especially our church administrators, reception volunteers who welcome people to the building, and behind the scenes volunteers who move tables and chairs and make sure that rooms are properly set up for the needs of the different activities which take place. And, of course, our cleaner for taking on the task of ensuring our premises are clean and well maintained.

I was struck by the following passage from 1 Peter 4: 8 -11:
“Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. “

This passage suggests that we should indeed use our gifts in God’s service. We have an opportunity to welcome members of the community – most of whom have no other connections with our Church. This could be the parents whose children are attending classes, and who often wait around in the reception areas, or even in the car park. Or maybe adults who visit for classes or other external groups. What can we do to make them feel welcome, and to strengthen the links between the community and the Church? How can we as a fellowship take this amazing opportunity to share God’s love with everyone who attends our Church over the course of every week? I pray that God will reveal to us how we can indeed serve this community with ‘’the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ’’.
Adrian Rudd

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

Here at Brighton Road Baptist Church, you will always be welcome. So it doesn’t matter whether you’ve never been to church before or have been going all your life and want to try something different.

No-one cares how you're dressed, what you believe (or don’t believe), whether you’re over 60 or under 6, or something in between - you're welcome to join us if you're searching or just browsing.

Whatever your circumstances BRBC is a safe place to discover God's love.

We are an extended family made of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. We are single, married, divorced, widowed, happy, sad, confused, motivated, those with time on their hands and those with no time at all. The one thing we have in common is that we want to know more about the God who welcomes us all into his family. We look forward to welcoming you.

What to expect on a Sunday morning:

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will offer you a copy of our weekly newsletter.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. We share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. Following this we have a time of sung and spoken worship. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Often a person will pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. There is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

What about my kids?

For children under three, we have a Creche. Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
For kids from 4-11, we have our Kid's Club, BRBK. Activities vary but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. Part way through the service, the leader will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.

Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

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Getting Connected

Housegroups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our housegroups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Housegroups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

If you want to get in touch, or have any further questions, please contact us!