East Sussex
EAST SUSSEX
About us
Situated in the heart of the historic town of Rye - one of the famous Cinque Ports - we are a lively group of Christians of mixed ages and backgrounds seeking to live out our faith in this local community.
History
Rye Baptist Church was founded in 1750 and is one of the oldest in Sussex. We moved to our present building in ...
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RBC is located centrally in the ancient town of Rye on the coastal borders of East Sussex and Kent. Our mission is to demonstrate and share the love of God to our local community and to introduce individuals to the living Christ. You can read more about what we believe and why here.
We are a friendly group of Christians and you would find a warm welcome at any of our activities.
We are led, taught and
pastored by Revd Fiona Gill.
Read more about her here.
The Church is organised and overseen by a group
of five Deacons
Currently they are:
Geoff Austin
Malcolm Harris
Geoff Haynes
Seymour Leeds
Ruby Stoodley
photo here
becoming a Christian?
Email us here or check the
‘Becoming a Christian’ page above
In our largely secularised society, the idea of faith in an invisible being – let alone a real relationship with him, may seem a little odd.
But to shut out the notion of a spiritual dimension to life is really to be only half alive! We are spiritual entities and whether it's fashionable or not, God is real and He can be known – and what a difference that makes when you meet Him for yourself.
Click the link below or follow one from our ‘contact’ page and find out a bit more...
Leadership
Revd Fiona Gill
onshore wind farm
near Rye
You will find a full list of what is happening this month by following the diary link at the top of the page.
Our main service is at 10.45am on a Sunday and is a relaxed time of worship and teaching,
with a mix of contemporary and traditional music from our gifted team of musicians.
There are activities for children and young people so that the whole family can
worship and learn together. Once a month there is an all-age service with family
communion. Afterwards we stay and chat over a cup of tea or coffee downstairs -
a good time to catch up with old friends and maybe make some new ones!
Mid week there are house groups in various members’ homes and you would be most
welcome to join one of these groups - there will be one that is just right for you, so talk to us about that when you next visit.
On a Thursday morning from Spring to Christmas we open for the Coffee Morning - a popular opportunity to share God’s love by means of drinks and home made cakes at very reasonable prices!
We have level access to our food and drink service area and stair lifts to toilets so customers with disabilities are particularly welcome.
Friday mornings see our Butterfly Club for carers and toddlers - a safe Christian environment for little ones, and a chance for grown ups to talk and, if appropriate, receive pastoral care.
OASIS meets on the last Friday of each month from 3-5pm. It’s a place where those who have
suffered loss can meet together, laugh and cry together, and find help and encouragement from
others who have walked the same path. For more info - call Fiona - details on the Contact page.
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and Rye Town Council about changes to our main
entrance door. We are considering moving it to the
centre of the building and making the existing door
into a window matching the opposite side. More
information as we get it.
We will be holding an Alpha Course starting on
17th April 2012, and if you would like to attend, or
know others who might, please email the Church
office as soon as possible.
There is to be a Week of Prayer about the future
ministry of the Church to be held from
26th February to 5th March. More details soon.
The redecoration of the Foyer and Creche Room
will commence next Monday (30th January)..
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