Sunday Worship 10:00am & 6:00pm

at Newtown Baptist Church, Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, HP5 3AT

Brief History

One of the four Bs for which Chesham used to be known is Baptist (along with beer, boots and brushes). Newtown Baptist Church is one of a number of Chesham churches that believe and practise the baptism by full immersion of those who profess their belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Newtown was not part of the original name as the church first met in Townfield Yard, near Waterside, and the chapel was opened in 1820.  As Chesham expanded to the north, the church members had the vision of moving to serve the people there, and in the early 20th century plans were made to relocate to Berkhampstead Road. A Sunday School hall was built in 1914, but the First World War delayed the building of the church until 1927.  A plaque inside the church commemorates the vision and self-sacrifice of those who undertook this move.  The church has worshipped on this site ever since.

More Information

If you would like more detailed information on the history of the church, there are two publications available that were produced in connection with our 200th Anniversary (celebrated in 2022).  These can be obtained from Mark Richards.

New Life in Newtown – Two Hundred Years of Newtown Baptist Church from its Beginnings in Townfield Yard, Chesham in 1819 (223 pages).

Old Townfield to Newtown Fields (44 pages).

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