About Beacon Lough Baptist Church
Beacon Lough Baptist Church in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, belongs to the Baptist family of churches. Its home is 99 Southend Road, Gateshead. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.
The Baptist family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. Baptist churches practise believer's baptism by immersion and value the independence of each local congregation. The tradition has deep roots in Britain: the first Baptist congregation on English soil gathered in London in 1612. The Baptist Union of Great Britain links around 1,900 churches with roughly 100,000 members, alongside separate unions in Scotland and Wales. The tradition traces its modern form to Early 17th century. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts roughly 100,000 members in Baptist Union churches.
The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, home to the Church of England alongside thriving Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and independent churches. Gateshead lies within Tyne and Wear, whose county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. First-time visitors and regular worshippers alike will find an open door.
Planning a visit? Arriving ten minutes early leaves time to find a seat and say hello. Parking near British churches is often limited, so check the surrounding streets or walk if you can, and if step-free access or a hearing loop matters to you, it is worth ringing ahead, as provision varies from building to building.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beacon Lough Baptist Church?⌄
Beacon Lough Baptist Church is at 99 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6XS.
What denomination is Beacon Lough Baptist Church?⌄
Beacon Lough Baptist Church is part of the Baptist family of churches. Baptist churches practise believer's baptism by immersion and value the independence of each local congregation.
When are services at Beacon Lough Baptist Church?⌄
Service times for Beacon Lough Baptist Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to Beacon Lough Baptist Church?⌄
The church is at 99 Southend Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is Beacon Lough Baptist Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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