Why do we celebrate Easter at Headcorn Baptist Church?

We celebrate Easter because of JESUS. We believe:

Jesus, the Son of God, came and lived on earth. He

Experienced the highs and lows of our human life. He

Suffered, bled and died on a cross on Good Friday but

Up from the grave he arose on Easter Sunday to

Save us from our sins because God loves us. And He loves you too!

Please join with us to celebrate Easter in April. 

Easter Services 2026

Maundy Thursday Communion ~ 2nd April 2026 at 7pm.

Good Friday Service of reflection ~ 3rd April 2026 at 10:30am.

Easter Sunday Praise service ~ 5th April 2026 at 10:30am.

A warm welcome awaits you. 

Pastor Robert and HBC church family

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A special time to give thanks for those who nurture us

Mothering Sunday is a special time to give thanks for those who nurture us - and to remember that motherhood often comes with worry. Many mums know the anxiety of children drifting out of sight, and in that, Mary, the mother of Jesus, speaks directly to our hearts.

In Luke 2:41-52, Mary and Joseph lose twelve-year-old Jesus during a journey to Jerusalem. Three days of searching bring relief and bewilderment when they find him in the temple, deep in conversation with the teachers. Mary treasured it all in her heart, holding together love, worry, and trust in God.

Like Mary, we may experience fear, hope, and unanswered questions. While children may vanish from sight in many ways, Jesus can always be found in God’s house - among worship, teaching, prayer, and community.

We warmly invite you to the church on Mothering Sunday, 15th March 2026, and any Sunday at 10:30am, to encounter Jesus in fellowship and worship. After the service, stay for tea, coffee, and refreshments - a chance to chat, relax, and enjoy company. Whether parent, child, or seeker, there is a place for you here, and you are always welcome. 

Pastor Robert and the church family

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A Shoulder to Lean On

Finding kindness, friendship, and a moment of rest together

They say travelling by train can take the stress out of driving - if the trains are running, of course! You can sit back, enjoy a coffee, rest your eyes, or even have a snooze - just don’t miss your stop. 

On an early-morning train to London, the man sitting next to me nodded off while listening to music. A couple of times he leaned towards me, his head almost touching my shoulder, but each time he caught himself. I guess he didn’t want to intrude. It made me smile and got me thinking. The song Lean on Me by Bill Withers came to mind: “Lean on me when you're not strong, I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.”

When life is hard, we all need someone to lean on. It’s a basic human need - for kindness, support, and friendship. Proverbs 3:5 reminds us: 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” 

Sometimes we forget and try to manage alone. Yet we can always lean on Jesus, whatever we face. He doesn’t mind if we pause for a while or rest on His shoulder. As Christians, we are also called to support one another. And to all our neighbours in the village - of all faiths and none - we share the same need for kindness and friendship. So, why not join us and rest with us for a while? 

A warm, kind and friendly welcome awaits you. 

Pastor Robert and the Headcorn Baptist church family

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