| 20/1/13 Jacquie Kettell (left) has been commissioned as the new Catain of the church's Girls Brigade company and also as a District Commissioner. She takes over from Pat Parsons (right) who has been Captain for the last 21years. Jacquie takes up her new role as the Girls Brigade celebrates 120 years since foundation although we have had a company at QRBC for a mere 95 years. A Fun Day for the girls on 18th May will be one of the ways in which the milestone is marked. |
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10/1/13 A new Alpha course to explore the Christian faith starts on Wednesday evening 23rd January. And if that isn't convenient, we will also be running a course on Thursday mornings. For more information about the course and to make contact 
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13/10/12 Congregation members Phil Emsden and Annette Gallagher were married in a service conducted by Rev Keith Neville with Keith Parr also contributing. Phil who got his wedding in just ahead of his sixtieth birthday, has been coming to the church for nearly 50 years. Annette has settled in to the church community since knowing Phil. Congratulations to them both - we look forward to seeing them continuing to grow together and with God in their marriage. |
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The church was open for the day to allow anyone who was interested to view the chapel with guided tours available by former Minister Rev Alan Betteridge and long serving Deacons Judith Brazier and David Depledge. The Baptistry was filled with water and open and was something most visitors had not seen before.
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| A display of the history of the church was in the Vestibule area including documents, photographs, documents and various other items of interest |
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Several stunning flower displays created by the church's flowers group decorated the premises.
The church's organist, Robert Whale (below left) provided an organ recital in the morning and in the afternoon "Soulful" provided the music in the cafe |
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1/9/12 Pink Tea Party - Tuesday 30th October, 3 - 6pm, Queen's Road Baptist Church
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Joy Knott writes "As you may know, I held a Pink Tea Party at church last October to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. It was a great success and raised over £2,000. At the time I thought I might not be fit enough to organise another one...but one year and a Moonwalk later, I am still here and raring to go! I have had tremendous support from my friends at Queen's Road over the last year, so I am asking you to rally round again! My Pink Tea Party will take place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the afternoon of Tuesday 30th October in the church cafe and vestibule area. For a reasonable entrance fee, there will be tea, coffee and many cakes on offer. There will also be a Pink Elephant Stall, where you can start your Christmas shopping and buy small items for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. Due to popular demand, this year there will also be a Blue Banana Stall...as not everyone wants all things pink! A Pink Quiz and Pink Raffle will complete the event. |
Last year many people came and we had a lovely afternoon! Others baked cakes for me and leant me their cake stands. Similar offers would be much appreciated this year! See me at church or email the church office if you are able to help. Look out for reminders in the weekly news sheet nearer the time.
Many thanks for your ongoing support."
26/8/2012 The Duke of Edinburgh's Award group (see item below) are due back from The Netherlands at midnight tonight.. Leader Mark Carpmail says
20/8/2012 The Church's Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme had another "first" when a Gold Award group set off on their Cycle expedition abroad. At 3am a minibus and a van set off for the ferry to transport the group to the Netherlands for their expedition. Not too many hills then, guys?
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On Saturday 9th June, Keith Parr was inducted as a Minister of the Church joining Keith Neville (Ministry Team Leader) and Gill Barber (Ministry Team Volunteer) |
| Rev Barrie Smith of the Heart of England Baptist Association conducted the "Forming a Covenant" part of the service. Keith's wife Karen joined in the proceedings to promise to support and encourage Keith in his work. |
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Prayers were led by Rev Greg and Catherine Bartlem of Urban Hope Church, Coventry and by Archbishop Malkhaz Songulashvili of the Baptist Union of the Republic of Georgia who has connections both with Queens Road and Coventry Cathedral, Keith's former employer. |
| Very Rev John Irvine, Dean of Coventry Cathedral, gave the address. |
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| After the service drinks and cakes were served and all were invited to a Hog Roast and Ceilidh at the Cathedral in the evening. |
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19/5/2012 Welcome to Keith Parr who starts his ministry at the church on Sunday 20th May! Keith joins us from the staff of Coventry Cathedral and will be part of the team with Ministry Team Leader Keith Neville and Ministry Team Volunteer Gill Barber. An Induction Service for Keith will be held on Saturday 9th June at 3pm when the preacher will be the Dean of Coventry Cathedral, Very Reverend John Irvine.
To contact Keith Parr |
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| 15/5/2012 Saturday saw an afternoon "Bluebell Walk" followed by a Fish & Chips supper with over 50 people involve. The weather was kind and a good time was had by all (as far as we know!) |
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27/3/2012 A reminder of the Services at Easter which will follow the traditional pattern:
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Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Sunday
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7.30pm Holy Communion 7.30pm Evening service 8.00am Holy Communion followed by breakfast 10:30am Easter Morning Worship 6.30pm Evening worship |
We would encourage those who are able to attend the United Free Church service at Warwick Road URC at 10:00am on Good Friday, followed by the walk of witness which leaves Bull Yard at 10:45am and arrives at Holy Trinity at 12:00 noon.
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26/3/2012 The alumni of Saker Baptist College, Cameroon, shook the rafters of the church with their praise at their UK Golden Jubilee Service on Saturday. Minister, Rev Keith Neville, says " Saker Baptist College was one of the first Secondary Schools for girls in the Cameroon, and as the alumni celebrated God was at the heart of the celebrations. Founded by Baptist Missionaries for the USA the former students couldn’t be more excited to be together if they tried. Their hymn singing was jubilant, even the way they processed in and out of the chapel would leave most of us gasping for air. Their love of God instilled into them at the college radiated from them. This was party that God was praised at and God delighted to attend." |
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18/2/2012 The first night of the Church Pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, was a great triumph for the performers, the backstage team and Director, Gaynor Larkin. A packed hall saw one deacon repeatedly appear in a puff of smoke while another played a totally convincing blow up electric guitar. The church's Counselling Team are gearing up to help with those "assaulted" by the Ugly Sisters and an investigation will begin into where they learnt to act like that.
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As you would expect, the children were brilliant - singing and dancing to a very high standard. The principal characters carried off their roles with aplomb, the Wicked Witch was very convincing and the technical team did everything that could be expected of them. In all, the audience had a great night, being well entertained from start to finish. |
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| 14/1/2012 The first wedding of 2012 saw Claire Barber marry Philip Woolaston in front of a large congregation of family and friends. The term "Happy Couple" is a cliche but Claire and Phil really did look thrilled to be getting married. There was great music from the organist, the worship band and a string trio and as usual, the flower displays were beautiful. The service was conducted by the Minister, Rev Keith Neville. |
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24/12/11 The week before Christmas has been fantastically busy at Foodbank at QRBC. In addition to serving a very large number of people with basic food parcels, we have also been distributing dozens of Christmas hampers to previous Foodbank users. Colin, Sue and Steve were part of the team sorting this out. The extra finance needed to provide this has come from the generosity of many people both within and outside the church. |
| 16/12/11 Coundon Court School have presented the Foodbank based at Queens Road with 15 Christmas Hampers to bless those in need. The party from the school are seen handing over the gift to Rev "Santa" Neville. |
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7/9/11 The Meeting Place Cafe under the management of Heather Ulanowski has a new Menu. You can see it here
Heather and her team would be delighted if you would come and sample it!
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4/9/11 On 2nd September we sadly said farewell to our Cafe Manager Graham Edwards who has left us to join the staff at Warwick University. Centre Manager Graham Carpmail made a presentation to Graham. |
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Graham's work in our Meeting Place Cafe has been greatly appreciated. He has added to the menu and built up trade to a considerable extent. He has worked way beyond what could be reasonably expected and encouraged and developed the volunteers he has worked with. We shall miss him greatly. |
8/8/11 More details of the Church Walk planned for 10th September are now available
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25/6/11 The Annual Church Cricket match took place on Tuesday 21st June and, for the first time, was being played for the Arnold Wilkins Memorial Cup. Arnold, who was a member of the church for several decades up to his death, was a huge cricket fan so this is an appropriate way in which to remember him.
The Cup was generously donated by Arnold's family and we were delighted that Arnold's daughter Pam was present to enjoy the match and present the trophy. For a photo report of proceedings, |
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18/6/11 On 12th June, Pentecost Sunday, four prople witnessed to their faith in Believers Baptism. Philemon, Lavinia, Michael and Miranda shared testimony of God's work in their lives before being Baptised by Rev Keith Neville assisted by Anita Baxi.
18/5/11 Photos of the recent Churrch Walk can be found here
13/5/11 More photos of last week's Anniversary Fayre can be found here
13/5/11 The next round of the "Meet and Eat World Tour" visits Russia on 7th June. For more details
8/5/11 The 127th Anniversary of the fellowship moving to its present building is being celebrated this weekend.
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The events started with the Anniversary Fayre which had numerous stalls and activities. There was a large turnout to enjoy the event and over £1000 was raised for the QR21 fund. Flower Arrangements were among the things that could be bought. Alternatively, one could soak the Minister...as the church treasurer is seen here joyfully doing!
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Then, in the evening, there was the opportunity to engage in some Crazy Golf and to enjoy a splendid buffet supper. |
12/4/11
| The first Church Walk of the year took place on 9th April in glorious weather. |
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Joint organiser Coral Lynes reports "From comments received, a good time was had by all who joined the 4 mile walk around the area of Hatton Locks. This included the three dogs who had their owners well trained! The weather was ideal and two canal boats passed through the locks at just the right time." |
 Holly "Bassett" and Leah "Carpenter above with Smokey "Morris" on the right. |
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7/4/11
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The hottest day of the year seemed most appropriate to be transported to the warm climes of Italy as 47 people enjoyed the latest "Meet & Eat " tour. The volume of chatter emitting from the tables suggested a great time of fellowship was being enjoyed as well as an excellent 3 course Italian meal prepared by The Meeting Place Café Manager, Graham Edwards. Brain cells were exercised thanks to Judith Brazier (below) who provided a quiz about Italy. A big thank you to the volunteers who served, washed up, cleared away - all with a smile and ensured everything ran smoothly. Thanks too to Stella and Jim who kept The Meeting Place Café open. |
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The World culinary tour continues to Spain for the next Meet and Eat on Wednesday May 4th 12.15pm-1.45pm. Chef Graham announced the traditional Spanish dishes he will be preparing, all for an amazing £6. Please reserve your seat by contacting the office 024 7652 0621 or signing a list in reception and arranging to get your monies to the office to guarantee your seat. |
28/3/11
| Graeme and Jenny Riddell were at Queens Road on Sunday 27th. They led both services and attended an informal tea to answer questions. Graeme and Jenny work with Baptist Missionary Society. They have been in Uganda and plan to return there but for the moment they are in the UK. Graham (in the white shirt) is working at BMS headquarters while Jenny (Below speaking with Margaret Betteridge) has a job in the Courts. |
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Graeme's work in Uganda is assisting with schools development while Jenny works with Uganda Christian Lawyers Fellowship. Her main focus is on legal education in churches, communities and on the radio to teach people the law of Uganda from a biblical perspective in order to help them protect the most vulnerable in society. |
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Pastoral Area group B recently held a Games Evening. Apparently this is the ancient art of Perquacky.......! It is understood that a good time was had by all! |
21/3/11 Details of a campaign to ensure that Christians can take a full part in public life, without discrimination, has been made known at the church. An opportunity to sign up to show support is available. Details of the campaign, supported by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Loed Carey, can be found here
