Blackley Baptist Church
Elland Yorkshire
HX5 0TD
Who we are
Blackley Baptist Church continues in its Baptist heritage but we welcome people from other Christian traditions or those who are seeking to discover more about the Christian faith
Children are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Increasingly we are able to offer a session for children during the service time. Activity bags are also available for them to use during the service.
In worship we seek to blend the traditional with the contemporary. Our music draws on the traditional resources of the hymn book, contemporary worship songs, Taize and the Iona Community. Sometimes worship is held downstairs in the Thompson Jones Hall.
Children are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Increasingly we are able to offer a session for children during the service time. Activity bags are also available for them to use during the service.
In worship we seek to blend the traditional with the contemporary. Our music draws on the traditional resources of the hymn book, contemporary worship songs, Taize and the Iona Community. Sometimes worship is held downstairs in the Thompson Jones Hall.
Church Website
Blackley Baptist Church on Social Media
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Revd Andy Williams
Leader Position:
Minister
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Revd Andy Williams
Administration
Admin Name:
Mr Guy Hirst
Admin Position:
Church Secretary
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Mr Guy Hirst
Driving Directions to Blackley Baptist Church
Travel/Direction Tips
From the M62 leave at junction 24 and follow signs for Blackley as you pass the Cricket Club we are less than 1/2 mile on the left hand side.
Blackley Baptist Church Service Times
Due to virus Covid-19, the building of Blackley Baptist Church
is not open at the moment.
However, the church is not a building - it is the people, and we are definitely 'open', trying to care, serve and worship together, albeit in a different way.
We would love you to join us for worship each Sunday via Facebook Live on Sundays at 10.30am.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackleyBaptistChurch/
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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is not open at the moment.
However, the church is not a building - it is the people, and we are definitely 'open', trying to care, serve and worship together, albeit in a different way.
We would love you to join us for worship each Sunday via Facebook Live on Sundays at 10.30am.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackleyBaptistChurch/
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
'Playing With Peace' is a pre-school group for children and parents every Monday in term-time (except bank holidays) 9.30 - 11.00am
COME and PLAY here at Blackley Baptist Church
Make new friends - both children and adults!
Free - but a small donation of £2 is appreciated to cover costs
Ring Church Office for further details 01422 646803
COME and PLAY here at Blackley Baptist Church
Make new friends - both children and adults!
Free - but a small donation of £2 is appreciated to cover costs
Ring Church Office for further details 01422 646803
Other information
Blackley Baptist Church History
Blackley Baptist Church was founded in 1789 by the initiative of one man, James Cartledge, and it is unusual in that it started with a building which then attracted a congregation
The present Church has been in use since 1878 when the congregation outgrew the building
James Cartledge was a senior deacon at Salendine Nook Baptist Church who had a disagreement that ended in him being expelled from membership in 1772.
He made a vow not to sit down in that church again he said that 'if God would prosper him he would build him a house.'
His business flourished and Blackley Baptist Church was completed in 1789. It is now two cottages to the right of the present church building.
The first covenant was drawn up in 1793 and showed a membership of 47.
Mr Cartledge was described as being of 'sound faith' and frequently preached at the chapel.
Rev John Hindle from Elland was appointed in 1791 followed by Rev John Rowland. Rev John Rigby was appointed in 1798.
When the Rev Roger Briggs began his ministry in 1874 his saw one of his main tasks as building a new chapel with a school.
The present building was opened on 28th December 1878.
The present Church has been in use since 1878 when the congregation outgrew the building
James Cartledge was a senior deacon at Salendine Nook Baptist Church who had a disagreement that ended in him being expelled from membership in 1772.
He made a vow not to sit down in that church again he said that 'if God would prosper him he would build him a house.'
His business flourished and Blackley Baptist Church was completed in 1789. It is now two cottages to the right of the present church building.
The first covenant was drawn up in 1793 and showed a membership of 47.
Mr Cartledge was described as being of 'sound faith' and frequently preached at the chapel.
Rev John Hindle from Elland was appointed in 1791 followed by Rev John Rowland. Rev John Rigby was appointed in 1798.
When the Rev Roger Briggs began his ministry in 1874 his saw one of his main tasks as building a new chapel with a school.
Help me pray
Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
Blackley Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 18th of October, 2020
