About Durham Road Baptist Church
Durham Road Baptist Church welcomes worshippers in Gateshead as one of the Baptist churches of Tyne and Wear. The building stands at Durham 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 church stands within the wider Christian life of 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. If you are new to the area, this is one of several congregations in Gateshead worth getting to know.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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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 Durham Road Baptist Church?⌄
Durham Road Baptist Church is at Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 4EJ.
What denomination is Durham Road Baptist Church?⌄
Durham Road Baptist Church worships within the Baptist stream of Christianity. Baptist churches practise believer's baptism by immersion and value the independence of each local congregation.
When are services at Durham Road Baptist Church?⌄
Service times for Durham Road 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 Durham Road Baptist Church?⌄
The church is at Durham 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 Durham Road 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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