Share the light and hope this Christmas!
The Advent Star is in Manor fields today and moving to Castle Road tomorrow!
Use this link to find a map:
www.dropbox.com/s/ieli6cqz4hfhfja/Advent calendar trail.pdf?dl=0
Join us this morning at 11am as we begin our advent journey. Simon will begin to explore how Jesus brings light into the darkness. Link to YouTube in the comments.
For over 350 years Bratton Baptist Church has been part of village life, offering light and hope, and we are still here today to help. This year, in the run up to Christmas, we would like to bring you much needed light - both spiritually and physically!
Don't hesitate to get in touch.
"For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord" Jeremiah 29:11 Come and hear Simon preach on this fantastic verse tomorrow morning at 11am over on YouTube!
Wonderful to see WACT are holding a livestreamed Advent Carol Service on YouTube to replace our much loved St Mary’s Old Dilton service. Join in with your own mulled wine and mince pies this evening at 6.30pm! http://whtministry.org.uk/?p=3156 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC1va07cnzQ&feature=youtu.be
Need more tenors to sing with chorus at Ashley Grote's Brahms Requiem workshop 19 May, free places. Any suggestions or volunteers welcome! http://www.edingtonarts.org
11. Love/Hate Christmas? #Love A cosy, warm open fire on Christmas Day. #Hate American references used in the UK. Eg Holidays & Santa Claus.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Following Government advice all of our regular activities are currently postponed and the Chapel building is closed. However as a church we are a group of people and not a building!
We are available to help and support the village as we are able, either as part of the Parish Council coordinated response or please call or email:
01380 830746
simon@brattonbaptistchurch.org.uk
allison@brattonbaptistchurch.org.uk
We are live streaming Sunday worship services on YouTube (search for Bratton Baptist Church) or see below. We are also making use of other technology to keep in touch with one another. Please contact us for more information.
Church activities
Service times
Sunday am services
11:00am every Sunday except Remembrance Day and Christmas Day (10:00am)
Communion is normally the 2nd Sunday of each month
Sunday pm services (each month)
1st Sunday
No service
2nd Sunday
We join with St James for their Sing Praise service (normally at the Church Institute, Bratton)
3rd Sunday
Messy Church at 4:00pm – Crafts, story, songs and prayer for families
4th Sunday
Tea Time Service at 4:00pm – A more traditional service with hymns, prayers and reflection followed by tea
5th Sunday
No service
All of August
No services
Community activities
Messy Church is part of The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF), a Registered Charity. www.brf.org.uk
Church groups
Home study groups
There are various groups which meet on different days and times. Please contact us for further information.
Early bird prayer
Wednesdays at 7:00am at the Church
Ladies only coffee
Thursdays at 10:45am – Pickleberry Coffee Shop, Bratton
Get in touch
If you've got a question about any of our Church activities, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Allison Smith
Children and Families Worker
Tel: 01380 830746 (Church Office)
Email: allison@brattonbaptistchurch.org.uk
You might be surprised to hear it’s not the building in the picture (that’s just where we meet) but a group of people of all ages living in Bratton and the surrounding area who have faith that what Jesus Christ taught is true, and if followed will transform everyone’s lives for the better.
How to find us
Address
Bratton Baptist Church
Carpenters Lane
Bratton
Wiltshire
BA13 4RA
Directions by car
Travelling from Westbury
Take the B3098 towards Bratton, Edington and Devizes. Leaving the town you will pass the White Horse on your right. Bratton is approximately 3 miles from Westbury. Upon entering the village take the 3rd left into Carpenters Lane. The Church is at the bottom of Carpenters Lane and there is parking in front of the building.
Travelling from West Lavington
Take the B3098 towards Westbury. You will pass through the villages of Erlestoke and Edington. Upon entering the village take the 2nd right into Carpenters Lane. The Church is at the bottom of Carpenters Lane and there is parking in front of the building.
