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Beyond the practical support, if you are in the midst of difficulty or grief we simply want to be a caring Christian community where pain can be expressed, comfort found and questions asked.

Our Pastors can help practically in the funeral. It is our belief that a funeral must be authentic, personal and full of meaning for the family concerned and we will do all we can to ensure this happens. A funeral is incredibly hard, but it is an important step in marking the close of a human life on earth. It is the opportunity for friends and family to express their grief, to give thanks for the life which has now completed its journey in this world and to commend the person into God's keeping. 

After the funeral

People who have lost someone close to them are often so busy with practical details and arrangements between the death and the funeral that they do not experience the full sense of their loss until later.

Grieving is a natural and important part of coming to terms with and healing this loss and it may continue for several months and years. Our Pastors and community is here to help, if needed. One often finds it is those who have suffered a close bereavement themselves, Pastors or lay people, who can most easily offer comfort and support to those who mourn.

"I vividly remember the day my Dad died unexpectedly. It was shortly before my 19th birthday. I remember the crushing pain and the sense of shock. But I also clearly remember the incredible comfort and practical support shown by my Christian friends and church. They didn't offer trite words - they offered presence; their friendship and support which ministered to me deeply. If PBC can help you in this way, or if I can help you in any way, we'd be delighted to. Although its your journey, you don't have to travel through grief on your own." - Pastor Wayne Alexander

For the Christian, comfort can be found in the promises of Jesus Christ, in the hope of the Resurrection and in the belief that the beloved person is safe in the hands of God. If you'd like to explore these beliefs more, please e-mail our Pastor,

Please call the church office on 01892 825590 and we will do all we can to help you.

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.