Church History
A Church History – Towards the Second Centenary
To mark the 200th anniversary of the first Baptist meetings in Stratford, Heritage Open Days will be held at the Church on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026. In addition, there will be a Church History themed Cameo on Friday 18th September.
If you are happy to share your stories or have any photographs, videos or audio recordings or other Church memorabilia that you would be happy to loan for the open days, please speak to Robert Brown or e-mail Reb1919@outlook.com
More information about Heritage Open Days can be found at: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
Below is a brief overview of the early history of the Church.
The Foundation
It was a glorious day in Stratford on 18th August 1835 when the cornerstone of the Payton Street chapel was laid. The event was marked by a sermon delivered by Reverend Thomas Swan of Canon Street Baptist Church, Birmingham.
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