History

UBBC celebrated the centenary of the church's planting in 2005.

In October 1905, a West Country farmer by the name of Mr T D Cross, moved to Upper Beeding with his wife, ten children, various farm workers and livestock.

The family were Baptists. As well as joining the Shoreham Baptist Church, they began a Sunday School in their kitchen at Beeding Court Farm.

By 1913 a new Mission Hall was needed to accommodate the increasing numbers, and in 1959 the Beeding Mission became a fully-fledged Baptist Church.

The current Church building was constructed in 1966 and a hall added in 1976.

Ministers and Leaders

1913-1933/44

Mr and Mrs T D Cross

1948-1967

Rev Harold P Simmance

1969-1976

Rev Dr Stanley F Thomas

1976-1986

Rev Christopher J Voke

1989-1997

Rev Christopher Keogan

1998-

Rev Thomas R D Duncanson

More...

Much more about the history of UBBC may be found in the book "A Glimpse into the Past" by Diana R Durden, published in 2005 by UBBC. Contact the Church Office for details.

See our Community page for more about the history of the area.