A place for your questions, not quick answers
Perhaps life feels heavier than usual. You may be carrying questions, looking for purpose, grieving, anxious, overwhelmed or simply tired.
Whatever brought you here, you matter. You do not have to work through life or faith alone.
- No pressure
- Questions welcome
- Move at your pace
You do not need to prepare the right words.
Your story will be treated with care and respect.
No commitment beyond the conversation you choose.
You decide what you are comfortable sharing.
Choose the next step that feels right
You may want to talk, ask for prayer or begin exploring Christianity. There is no single starting point and no need to rush.
Talk with someone
Sometimes the next step is simply a conversation. Arrange a free, private conversation to ask about faith, process a difficult season or talk with someone who will listen without trying to rush you.
Book a conversationRequest prayer
Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. We would be honoured to pray with you or quietly pray for you.
Ask us to prayExplore faith
Find space to ask who Jesus is, whether God cares and what Christian faith might mean for the life you are actually living.
Discover Café ChurchA conversation at your pace
Reaching out should not feel like signing up for something you do not understand. Here is what you can expect.
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Tell us what would help
Use our Connect page to share a little about what you are looking for. You only need to tell us what feels relevant.
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Someone will respond
A member of the NPR team will get in touch and agree a helpful next step with you.
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You decide what follows
One conversation can remain one conversation. There is no pressure to join the church or make a commitment.
You are allowed to bring real questions
Faith is not about pretending to have all the answers. It begins with the possibility that God meets us in our questions, struggles and hopes.
- Who is Jesus, and why does he matter?
- Does God care about me and what I am facing?
- Why is there suffering and injustice?
- Can I believe and still have doubts?
- Can faith make a difference in ordinary life?
Faith explored with real people
Christianity is not only a set of ideas. It is a journey shaped by Jesus, honest relationships, prayer, action and life shared together.
You should not have to ignore what happened
We know that some people arrive carrying difficult or harmful experiences of church. We will not ask you to minimise those experiences, defend an institution or return before you feel ready.
NPR is not perfect, but we want to listen carefully, respect your boundaries and be honest about our responsibilities.
- You choose how much of your story to share.
- You will not be pressured into attendance or membership.
- Your questions and concerns will be taken seriously.
Pastoral conversations are treated with care and privacy. If someone may be at risk of harm, our safeguarding responsibilities can require us to involve appropriate people. We will explain this wherever it is safe and possible to do so.
Read about safeguardingA simple way to begin connecting
New Park Road Baptist Church is shaped by real relationships, following Jesus together and sharing hope with our neighbours.
Whether you are exploring faith, seeking community or ready to get involved, there is room for you. Open the section below and choose the next step that feels most helpful.
Let’s Connect Open to see the different ways you can get in touch
If you would simply like to introduce yourself, complete our short connection form and someone from the NPR team will be in touch. You can also choose one of the more specific options below.
Meet a community learning to follow Jesus
New Park Road Baptist Church is a community of ordinary people learning to follow Jesus together. Whether you are full of faith, full of questions or somewhere in between, there is room to explore.
Sunday gatherings begin at 10:30am
New Park Road, London, SW2 4LH