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What's Hope 2008?

The three churches in Pembury, as part of the national organisation Hope 2008, are working together that year to bring Hope into our community. This isn't because we want something from you, but because we care about you and the community we live in.

Among the main events planned for 2008 are the following:

26th January: Money Management Seminar:

At 14.00 at PBC there is a teaching session by Tony Denyer of Tunbridge Wells URC Debt Advice Centre on Money Management, just in time for the December credit card bills!

27th April: Community litter picking

A community cleanup event, starts 2pm at St Anselm's, volunteers welcome, equipment will be provided.

NEWS IN: A successful event had by all! Dozens of bags filled with junk and a positive step towards the next big events - The Village Fun Day and the Noise. You can see the photos here

12th July: Family Fun-day

Starting at 1pm, on the Rec. There will be stalls, games and fun for all the family, and also live bands. For more information - click here

13th September: The Noise

Weekend of community action, commences Saturday 10 am at Pembury Baptist Church, activities include car washing, gardening for the elderly, cleaning and tidying community spaces, visiting the elderly and infirm....volunteers welcome! To see the photos of the day, please click here

Weekly prayer

Throughout 2008 there will be weekly Prayer for every Street: watch out for leaflets when your street is due. In January we are praying for Amberleaze Drive, Batchelors, Beagles Wood Road and Beech Hurst.

We are planning further joint events such as a men's and women's interchurch breakfasts, a sponsored "slum survivor" youth sleepout, an interchurch quiz night and joint services for the three churches. Dates for such events to be announced later. Wayne's talk on church unity preached on February 24th, 2008 at St Peters can be found here.

For information about these events please contact our community projects leader Jemma Alexander on 01892 825590 or

News & Announcements

Goodbye to Rev. Philip and Claire Davis

6th March, 2010

On Sunday 21st March, the people of PBC will be saying their goodbyes to Rev. Philip and Claire Davis as they leave for Philip's new pastorate at Penge Baptist Church. Philip will be speaking at both the morning and the evening services, speaking on the first of the 'With Jesus' series. After the morning service there will be a Bring and Share lunch for an opportunity to say a final and very large thank you and goodbye. If you are hoping to attend, please sign up this Sunday at the welcome desk in the Church or email Those with surnames starting with letters A-L will be bringing savoury food and M-Z desserts.

Testimony - Saved from Self Harm

4th February, 2010

Becky gave her testimony on being freed from the addiction of self harm when Rev. Philip Davis spoke on 'Transformation' and has kindly allowed us to reproduce her words on the website for encouragement to a wider audience. We praise God for her freedom from this debilitating but common issue among young people and pray that it might make a difference to others to hear her words. Click on the heading to read her testimony.

Baptism Sunday - 21st February 2010

29th January, 2010

The next Baptism Sunday at Pembury Baptist Church is 21st February 2010. If you would like to be baptised, at either the morning or evening service, you can find more information on the Baptism page of this website, found by clicking on the heading above. The Baptism Course will be on Tuesday 9th February at 7.30pm led by Rev. Philip Davis. If you would like to attend or need more information, do contact the Church Office by email on or telephone 01892 825590.