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 Bingley Baptist Church that is situated on the corner of Clyde Street and Park Road, in Bingley. We gather at 10.30am every Sunday. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space. We suggest either Clyde Street or Charles Street. When you arrive, you should be greeted by the smell of coffee and someone on our Host Team who will be wearing a lanyard.
We serve also tea, soft drinks and biscuits from 10am, before the service begins. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free. Our toilets (including baby change) are downstairs.
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Host Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are accessible toilets in the Hub on the ground floor. If you are unable to navigate the stairs, please let us know as we can arrange to show you around the outside of the building to the level entry access below. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help you access our time of worship.
Our Service
The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. The first half of the service is a mixture of songs, videos, discussion, skits, prayers and readings. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We also share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. If you need to move around at any time (e.g. to visit the toilet, get a drink) please feel free to do so.
What about my kids?
Most of us at church are parents ourselves and we know the joys and challenges of trying to join in worship with little ones constantly requiring attention. We know they make a noise and move around, and we accept that. Please feel free to make use of the toys and books in our Creche, near the front of the worship area.
We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:
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Creche: 0 months - 3 years remain upstairs (we don't mind a bit of noise!).
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Stars: 4 -10 years
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SPRKZ: 11-15 years
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Young people (15+ years) Stay in service.
Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.
The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.
Getting Connected
Small 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 small 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. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small 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.
Other Activities:
We also run the following ministries and activities:
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Ignite - an informal time of worship every second Saturday of the month
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2:42 - every fourth Wednesday in the month
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SPRKZ - an after school club every Monday
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Lunch Club every Friday
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Arts Workshop every Saturday
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Board Games & Banter - every Wednesday
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.
Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit. |
Leadership
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Simon Wakefield: Minister |
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Simon has been a member of the church for over 20 years. For 23 years he was an Art teacher and a senior leader at schools in Leeds and Halifax. Simon is married to Janet and they have two children.
In August 2025 he successfully completed his Minister in Training and accepted the invitation to be the Lead Minister at Bingley. He is passionate about helping people be resilient followers of Jesus.
In his leisure time he enjoys reading crime stories, trudging around the countryside and painting. |
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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.
Best Wishes
Simon