Doesn’t the Harrow Baptist Church stand as a testament to faith and community in North West London? It is located in the heart of Harrow town. The church is a short walk from the main transport hub.
Harrow Baptist Church extends a warm welcome to everyone. This includes those single, married, divorced, and widowed. All are welcome. The church also welcomes those confused, rich, comfortable, or poor. Inked and pierced individuals are also welcome. Noisy children are welcome as well as those with additional needs. You are welcome if you are from the UK or anywhere in the world. You are welcome if you are just passing by.
Harrow Baptist Church welcomes those who sing like Pavarotti. It welcomes those whose voices make dogs howl. You are welcome if you are just browsing. You are welcome if you just woke up. You are welcome if you had a difficult past. The church welcomes those who want to start a new life.
Harrow Baptist Church extends a special welcome to those over 60. It welcomes those who have not grown up yet. Teenagers growing up too fast are welcome. Keep-fit mums and football dads are welcome. Latte-sippers and junk-food eaters are welcome. The church welcomes those in recovery or still addicted. You are welcome if you are having problems. You are welcome if you do not like organised religion.
If you blew all your money on a gamble, you are welcome here. The Harrow Baptist Church welcomes those who think church is not for them. It welcomes those who want to give it a try. The church welcomes those who work too hard. It welcomes those who do not work. It welcomes those who cannot spell. It welcomes those whose grandma is in town.
The Harrow Baptist Church offers a special welcome to those who could use a prayer. It welcomes those who have not thought about faith much. It welcomes those who do not know much about the Bible. It welcomes those who want to learn more. The church welcomes those who just got lost on the Harrow one way roads. It welcomes those who wound up here by mistake. Tourists, seekers, and doubters are welcome. Broken hearts are welcome.
Baptists have been meeting in Harrow since 1811 or 1812. The church decided to move to its present site. This was due to population movement from the hill to Greenhill. Greenhill is now the central Harrow area.
The present suite of buildings replaced the old church in 1982-4. They provide excellent facilities. These facilities support a wide range of church and community activities. The worship area allows varied seating arrangements. This accommodates different styles of service.
The stained glass windows create a fitting ambience. This ambience is perfect for worshiping God. One wall features modern stained glass windows. The other wall has antique Breton glass.
In the foyer, you can find historical artefacts. There is the foundation stone from the 1864 Byron Hill Chapel. You will also see the war memorial and memorial window from the 1908 building. The original communion table from the Byron Hill Chapel is there too.
Harrow Baptist Church has an open baptistery by the main doors. A new believer is baptised here. This happens when they acknowledge Jesus. They acknowledge him as their Saviour and Lord. With the Holy Spirit’s help, they promise to serve and love Him.
The communion table comes from the 1908 church. The church remembers and celebrates Jesus’ death and resurrection at it. This is done through the sharing of bread and wine.
The Church is open for private prayer on Monday to Friday. It is open between 10 am and 1 pm. When the front gate is closed, ring the bell on the side door. This door is on William Carey Way. Staff members are available if needed.
There is a group prayer time. It is at 11am on Tuesday in the church and on Zoom. There is also a prayer time on Thursday on Zoom.
Sunday Worship starts at 10:30. It finishes around 11:45. Children leave for their activities around 11:00. Coffee, tea, biscuits, and cakes are served after the service. You will be given a warm welcome.
Harrow Baptist Church is an inclusive church. People come together to worship and serve Jesus. They do so in a spirit of tolerance. This tolerance extends to each other’s backgrounds. It includes understanding of the diversity of faith journeys. Members are open to each other. They are open to different points of view. They seek to learn more of God.
The church aims to serve the local area. This includes the lonely, the homeless and the vulnerable. It also includes families, businesses, charities and community groups.
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are very welcome. Harrow Baptist Church would love to meet you.