Vision & Values Statement

Following God
Together we want to learn more about who God is, and what it means to follow him
We find our identity and purpose through our relationship with God
We believe Jesus is the Son of God, and we look to his example, seeking to become more like him
We are guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit
We commit ourselves to prayer, worship and studying the Bible
We believe our faith should impact every area of our lives and we aim to put what we’re learning into practice
We want QBC to be a place where people feel free to explore faith and ask questions

Loving each other
We want everyone, of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, to feel welcomed, loved and valued at QBC
We believe each person has value and worth, and should be treated with kindness, compassion and respect
We want to build friendships and stand alongside each other in the ups and downs of life
We believe our love for each other should be put into practice and demonstrated through our hospitality, generosity and service
We want to help each person reach their God-given potential
We believe that everyone has a role to play in the life of the church, and want to encourage and enable each person to use their gifts and talents to serve others

Offering hope to all
We believe that God offers hope, love, light and life to all and we want to offer these things to everyone we come into contact with
We seek to play our part in God’s plan for healing, transformation and freedom for each person, both spiritually and practically
We want to see our local community of Basford flourish and thrive, alongside the wider communities we represent
We seek to partner with other churches and community groups working for the good of our city
We will support and engage with the Global Church to bring hope to all peoples and nations

Queensberry Baptist Church is a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and holds to their Declaration of Principle which can be viewed here.

We agree with the Evangelical Alliance Basis of Faith which can be viewed here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the church building on Queensberry Street (details here) for our Sunday Service. Our car park can be accessed via Blankney Street. The service starts 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.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access via our car park entrance on Blankney street, 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 just inside the entrance.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from our service leader, and will finish sometime between 11.45-12noon.

You can expect the service to include times of sung worship, prayer, readings from the Bible, a talk and time to reflect on how we apply what we're learning to our every day lives. We will also share updates, news and notices to help everyone keep up to date with what is happening in church life.

Our sung worship will be lead by a group of musicians and will include a mix of hymns and more contemporary worship songs. Sometimes a person might pray out loud, read a passage from the Bible, or share something they believe God is saying to the whole church community. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God.

We believe the Bible plays an important role in learning more about who God is and what it means to follow him. So each week we take time to explore a passage of the Bible together, usually by listening to a talk from one of our church team. We want what we're learning to impact our everyday lives so we'll spend some time thinking about how we can put what we've heard into practice.

We will spend time praying together, for our own needs, as well as local, national and international events. There is also an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

We share communion together once a month, usually on the second Sunday of the month.

We want people of all ages to feel welcomed and included in church life. Find out more about activities for children and young people here.

Getting Connected

Home Groups

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 home groups 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. If you are interest in joining a group, we can put you in touch with a home 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.
Click here for serving opportunities

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.