Rattlesden Baptist Church
Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
IP30 0SF
Who we are
We are ordinary people from a variety of backgrounds who have a shared belief and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to tell others about Him. We meet on Sundays, both morning and evening, for worship services and also on Tuesday evenings for an informal time of Bible study and prayer. Our services are open to everyone who would like to come along.
Currently we are without a Pastor but we enjoy the regular preaching of Josh Bolt who has worked with us for the last five years, initially in an internship capacity but now as a preaching assistant. Josh leads five worship services each month plus one Tuesday night. We are blessed by the ministry of guest lay preachers on the remaining Sunday worship services and Tuesday evenings. The spiritual life of the church is guided by our three Elders – David Piper, David Waters and Rowland Bugden who all occasionally lead a worship service or Tuesday evening.
On the first Sunday each month a Communion service immediately follows the morning worship service. In months where there are five Sundays, on the third Sunday of the month, an additional Communion service is held immediately after the evening worship service. All who have been baptised by immersion are welcome to join with us at these Communion services where we prayerfully remember Christ’s instruction to take the bread and wine as reminder of his blood being shed and his body being broken for us.
With the exception of the of the first Sunday in the month, tea and coffee are served after the morning service – an informal time that gives people an opportunity to get to know each other a little better and to exchange news.
We love to welcome new people to our congregation and have facilities to make life more comfortable for all ages and abilities. We have designated rooms for Sunday School use, modern toilet facilities including baby changing area and a toilet for the disabled. The three main rooms have PA and Loop systems. Designated wheelchair spaces and ramps throughout the building allow full access. Our chapel minibus has a wheelchair tail lift.
Although we are a small church we hold clubs and meetings for children and adults during most weeks of the year – see the Weekly Activities page for full details. We continuously look to the Lord to grow the work.
Rattlesden Baptist Church is a member of the Association of Grace Baptist Churches East Anglia
Currently we are without a Pastor but we enjoy the regular preaching of Josh Bolt who has worked with us for the last five years, initially in an internship capacity but now as a preaching assistant. Josh leads five worship services each month plus one Tuesday night. We are blessed by the ministry of guest lay preachers on the remaining Sunday worship services and Tuesday evenings. The spiritual life of the church is guided by our three Elders – David Piper, David Waters and Rowland Bugden who all occasionally lead a worship service or Tuesday evening.
On the first Sunday each month a Communion service immediately follows the morning worship service. In months where there are five Sundays, on the third Sunday of the month, an additional Communion service is held immediately after the evening worship service. All who have been baptised by immersion are welcome to join with us at these Communion services where we prayerfully remember Christ’s instruction to take the bread and wine as reminder of his blood being shed and his body being broken for us.
We love to welcome new people to our congregation and have facilities to make life more comfortable for all ages and abilities. We have designated rooms for Sunday School use, modern toilet facilities including baby changing area and a toilet for the disabled. The three main rooms have PA and Loop systems. Designated wheelchair spaces and ramps throughout the building allow full access. Our chapel minibus has a wheelchair tail lift.
Although we are a small church we hold clubs and meetings for children and adults during most weeks of the year – see the Weekly Activities page for full details. We continuously look to the Lord to grow the work.
Rattlesden Baptist Church is a member of the Association of Grace Baptist Churches East Anglia
Location of worship
Felsham Road
Rattlesden
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk
IP30 0SF
Rattlesden
United Kingdom
Phone: 01449 737650
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Church Pastor
Rowland Bugden
Pastoral Elder
Felsham Road
Rattlesden
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk
IP30 0SF
Rattlesden
United Kingdom
Phone: 01449 736525
Click here to contact Rowland Bugden
Church Website
Rattlesden Baptist Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rowland Bugden
Leader Position:
Pastoral Elder
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Rowland is our Pastoral Elder and will always try to be available if anyone needs spiritual help. He became a Christian during his school days, and has studied the Bible ever since. Rowland has been an itinerant preacher for many years. His background is in medical research and education. He and his wife, Jenny, offer informal Bible studies in small groups that can be tailor-made to suit the participants. Email us if you live locally and this is of interest to you.
Other Church Leaders:
Deacon - John Green
Administration
Admin Name:
Heather Waters
Admin Position:
Administrator
Phone:
Admin Email:
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Mailing Address
Rattlesden Baptist Chapel
Felsham Road, Rattlesden
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP30 0SF
Felsham Road, Rattlesden
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP30 0SF
Parking
Within church grounds
Rattlesden Baptist Church Service Times
Our service times are 10.30am and 6.30pm with Sunday School held in adjacent rooms during the morning service.
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Worship Languages
English
Dress Code
Smart and Casual
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday School 10.30am
Cross Roads Club for school years 1 - 5 @ 6.30pm on Thursdays
Cross Roads Club for school years 1 - 5 @ 6.30pm on Thursdays
Under 18s:
Friday Club for school years 6 - 12 on Fridays @ 7pm
Other activities & ministries
Tuesday
* 7.30pm Fellowship Hour
This is an informal Bible study and prayer meeting led by visiting preachers (or occasionally by representatives of missionary organisations) and followed by tea, coffee and biscuits.
Wednesday
* 7.45pm Friends & Neighbours
A ladies meeting held on the last Wednesday each month. A different speaker or demonstration every time with a good and varied programme. No meetings in January and February.
Thursday
* 6.30pm – 7.30pm Crossroads Club
For primary school children during the school term.
Friday
* 10.00am – 12.00pm Coffee Morning
Usually held on the first Friday of the month. Website slider image will notify any changes to this.
* 7.30 – 9.00pm Youth Club
For the older young people school year 7 and above (aged 11+) during the school term.
* 7.30pm Fellowship Hour
This is an informal Bible study and prayer meeting led by visiting preachers (or occasionally by representatives of missionary organisations) and followed by tea, coffee and biscuits.
Wednesday
* 7.45pm Friends & Neighbours
A ladies meeting held on the last Wednesday each month. A different speaker or demonstration every time with a good and varied programme. No meetings in January and February.
Thursday
* 6.30pm – 7.30pm Crossroads Club
For primary school children during the school term.
Friday
* 10.00am – 12.00pm Coffee Morning
Usually held on the first Friday of the month. Website slider image will notify any changes to this.
* 7.30 – 9.00pm Youth Club
For the older young people school year 7 and above (aged 11+) during the school term.
Special Needs/Accessibility
Disabled Ramp & Toilets
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
New King Jameas
Hymns and Songs:
Complete Mission Praise
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
40
Additional Info:
Transport available with chapel minibus, c/w tail-lift for those disabled and for wheelchairs.
Rattlesden Baptist Church History
Give me a stout heart
Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord.
Rattlesden Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 10th of October, 2018
