A few weeks ago many of us were treated to the wonders of the Northern lights again as they danced across our Scottish skies (high fives to all of you also freezing in your pyjamas in the back garden!). It was a spectacular sight to behold as the heavens really did...
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Baptisms in Glenrothes- and how God can even use Tik Tok!
We were so encouraged to hear about some recent baptisms at Glenrothes Baptist Church, and Rev Matthew Marshall, Pastor, has created a short video sharing all about them! From an 18 year old to a gentleman in his 70s and others in between, it is amazing to hear of how...
In Conversation with Graeme Duffin: Faith, Fame, and an Invitation
By Lyndsay Cameron-Ross As the longtime guitarist for the iconic Scottish band Wet Wet Wet, Graeme Duffin has enjoyed international success, but his journey has been deeply shaped by his faith. After a recent event at Dumfries Baptist Church Centre, Graeme is...
Canopy 2025- Save the Date!
📣 Save the Date! Canopy 2025 can now officially go in your diaries as we will be gathering again on Saturday 31st May 2025, at Denny High School, Falkirk! Keep an eye out for more information as we prepare to gather again as a family of Scottish Baptist churches for a...
Tracy’s Leap of Faith for BMS
Tracy Taylor, a member of Lochgilphead Baptist Church, took a huge leap of faith recently as she jumped out of a plane to raise funds and awareness for BMS! Tracy explained before the jump why she is passionate about BMS and supporting the work they do... BMS puts...
Linking Lives in Fort William
Feelings of isolation, loneliness, or being disconnected are all too common, and one of our Baptist church members is tackling this head on! In this Connect we hear from Michelle Candlish, who is part of Bearsden Baptist Church and the National Scottish Development...
The Making of Maidenhill: 1 church in 2 locations
Newton Mearns Baptist Church - Maidenhill By Rev Dave Lazonby, Pastor, Newton Mearns Baptist Church Maidenhill is a brand new housing estate, on the southern edge of Newton Mearns. Even before the first bricks we’re laid, we felt moved as a church to pray for this...
Christianity in Scotland: A Censor Analysis
By Glenn Innes, Future Church Lead Peter Brierley of Brierley consulting recently wrote in his Future First newsletter about some of the results from the 2022 Scottish Census. There are some interesting statistics in his analysis, and much to be sober about when we...
New Age to New Beginnings
Earlier this year the BUS was able to support a request for funding from Forres Baptist Church for an enlightening new project designed to take the love and message of Jesus into the new age community that exists in their region in the North East of Scotland, and...
“Building Community: Lerwick & Falkirk Baptist Reaches 80 Families Through Mainly Music”
It is always encouraging for other churches to hear of ways that God is moving in communities through different resources and ideas, especially as we are pursuing God's call to the Increase vision and sharing stories of growth. Jo Hood of Mainly Ministries, and Iain...