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Changes to requirements for DBS Checks Changes to requirements for DBS Checks for Volunteers from 1 September 2026 More ... Baptist Times News Round-up August 2026 A range of news and opinion from across Baptists Together in the form of stories, blogs, features, reviews, baptisms, death notices and obituaries More ... Baptist Union Monthly Update - August 2026 The latest events, resources and news for Baptist churches More ... A letter to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham Lynn Green has joined leaders from the Methodist and United Reformed Churches in writing a letter to Andy Burnham as he becomes Prime Minister. The letter is co-ordinated by the Joint Public Issues Team, and a prayer follows the letter More ... BUGB Trustee Statement about The Open Baptist Network The Trustees of the Baptist Union of Great Britain are aware of the formation of the Open Baptist Network, and the concerns among some that led to its development. More ... Baptist Union Monthly Email July 2026 The latest events, resources and news for Baptist churches More ... Praying Together at Baptist Assembly As Baptists gather in Harrogate for our annual Assembly, churches and congregations across our Baptist community are being invited to come together in prayer More ... Important information for all churches who employ staff Churches will want to check their policies and practices as well as talking to their staff. More ... Response to Asylum Reforms Statement from the Joint Public Issues Team More ... The Haven Mother and Baby Home We are saddened and deeply regret the difficult time many women and children staying at The Haven experienced. We are sorry for this, and that more compassion was not evident in the care received by women at these vulnerable points in their lives. More ...

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