Vision
We, who desire to walk together in the fear of the Lord, do, through the assistance of His Holy Spirit, desire wholeheartedly to profess our deep and serious repentance for all our sins, humbly to implore the free and full forgiveness of them all through the blood of His dear Son, our only Saviour, Jesus Christ, and sincerely to give up ourselves to the Lord and to each other by the Will of God, that He may be our God and we His people through the everlasting Covenant of His Free Grace. Find out more…
Mission
To walk in holiness, godliness and mutual love, so that our fellowship will be honouring to God, lovely to others of the Lord’s people, comforting to ourselves, and convincing to the World. Find out more…
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History of Abbey Baptist Church
The Baptist Church in Reading will celebrate 385 years in 2025. In 1640, Reading had 5,000 people and three main streets: New Street (now Friar Street), London Street, and Sievier (Silver) Street.St Giles’ Street and Seven Bridges (now Southampton Street) formed the west side of the town.At the Civil War’s start, Royalists held Reading, but Parliament captured it in 1643 and fortified it.Cromwell visited Reading in 1646.
Address
Abbey Square
Reading
RG1 3BE
Minister: Revd Dr. Zoltan Biro
Secretary: John Chilvers
Treasurer: Nigel Varndell
Facilities Manager: Jillian Jones
Wardens: Mick Hall and Balazs Nemenyi
Tel: 0118 957 2197 (Church Office)