Consider this a warm welcome. Theydon Bois Baptist Church opens its doors to everyone eager to explore Christ Jesus and join in worshiping God.
Theydon Bois Baptist Church started as a mission in the early 1880s. It began on this very site. The first services happened outside on the village green. Later a small chapel was built here. In January 1894 it became a formal Baptist Church.
Theydon Bois Baptist Church’s early ministers were lay preachers. They were student pastors from Spurgeons College. This connection to the college remains strong today. Dr. Frank Boreham was the student pastor in January 1894. He became a well-known preacher, writer, and broadcaster in New Zealand and Australia. The church had full-time or student pastors from Spurgeons College early in the 20th century. Since the 1920s, Theydon Bois Baptist Church has had a full-time minister.
The original building was expanded. It stood until 1962. Then the present Theydon Bois Baptist Church building was erected. Halls were added in the early 1970s. These halls support the church’s many activities.
Visiting Theydon Bois Baptist Church means experiencing a friendly community. Sunday services are usually at 10:30 am and 6 pm. Each service lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. During services, the congregation sings songs of praise. The words are projected on a large screen. Songbooks are available for those who need them. The services also include prayer, Bible readings, and a talk about the Bible.
Children join the beginning of the morning service. They are encouraged to sit at the front. Many Sundays, the children go to Junior Church in the rear halls.
After the morning worship, people gather for tea or coffee in the rear halls. On the first Sunday of each month, the church hosts a lunch. Visitors are always invited to stay and eat. The evening service is quieter and more reflective.
Theydon Bois Baptist Church is a family church. It welcomes its whole community. Many events and activities happen during the week. These are listed in the church calendar.
Communion Services are open to all who love the Lord Jesus. Everyone is welcome to receive the bread and wine. If you prefer not to, you can simply let them pass.
Theydon Bois Baptist Church seeks to serve. It engages and encourages others. The church’s vision is to transform Theydon Bois and beyond. It does this through the message of Jesus Christ. This message is shared through words and actions. Theydon Bois Baptist Church extends a warm welcome. It invites you to come as you are. The church would love to get to know you.