September 2025 Newsletter

Dear friends

Summer holidays are nearly at an end, children and young people are returning to school, and their teachers and other staff too.  Church ministries and activities that took a break over the summer are starting up again.  We thank God for times of rest over the summer and look forward to what transforming work he will do among us in this new season.

Baptisms in the EMBA

Hinckley Baptist Church reports that they will be having two baptismal services on 14th and 21st September.  We pray for those being baptised and for HBC as they welcome these people into God's family.

We would love to hear from you if you have baptisms happening in your church - drop us an email at hello@embaptists.org.uk

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IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL The tragic true story behind one of the most beloved hymns of all time Tuesday 16th September at The Well, Retford Wednesday 17th September at Springwell, Whetstone Baptist Church (This evening will be signed) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS

EMBA ESSENTIALS YOUTHWORK COURSE Starting THURSDAY September 18th 7-9pm online for 10 weeks A course for volunteer and paid youthworkers CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE AND SIGN UP

Rooted Leaders Day Friday 19th September at Sutton Elms Baptist Church with Rev Lisa Holmes CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Retired Baptist Ministers Network Gathering Tuesday 30th September at West Bridgford Baptist Church with Revs Derek and Dianne Tidball All ministers are welcome to attend. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP

Retired Baptist Ministers Network Advent Gathering Tuesday 2nd December 10am-12noon Online This online event for retired EMBA ministers and their spouses will be reflecting on Bear Gryll's latest book "The Greatest Story Ever Told" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT

Ministers Conference 2026 4th-6th February 2026 at Hayes Conference Centre with Alex Harris and Cathy Madavan CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP

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The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2025 Monday 27th October 7-9.30pm - University of East London Docklands Campus Free Indeed: From Theological Mis-Education to Teaching for Liberation by Dr. Selina Stone, Lecturer in Theology and Ethics, University of Edinburgh CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kenny Henry (EMBA Safeguarding Lead) is now the primary contact for all EMBA safeguarding concerns and training enquiries. 

Kenny holds a drop-in "Zoom Surgery" when you can chat with him about safeguarding matters.  It's 6-7pm on the last Thursday of the month online.  Contact Kenny for details and the link.

To contact Kenny, please email Kenny.henry@embaptists.org.uk or call 07498 189 205.
 
Kenny's working hours are Weds 1-5pm, Thurs and Fri 9-5pm.