Upton Vale Baptist Church

08/09/2026

🎶 Love the songs we sing on Sundays at Upton Vale? 🎶

Listen all week long with our Spotify 'Upton Vale Songs' playlist! Visit www.uptonvale.org.uk/songsplaylist

08/09/2026

🎉 It’s Puddles this Friday! 🎉

Join us at 10am for our stay and play group for little ones aged 0–4 and their parents/carers. While your child explores and plays, you can relax with a hot drink and sweet treat ☕🍪

💬 Connect with other parents, swap stories and find encouragement in the joy and tiredness of early years parenting. Whether you need a breather or just fancy a chat, Puddles is here for you 💛

📅 Fridays (term time) ⏰ 10am–11.30am 📍 Main Hall 💷 £1 per family (suggested donation)

More info 👉 www.uptonvale.org.uk/puddles

08/09/2026

🌟 Celebrating our AMAZING Alpha team! 🌟

Thank you to this for all you do - welcoming, cooking, serving, listening, answering questions, praying, organising, administering and leading our Alpha courses.

Today, we want to celebrate each and every one of you and thank you for , bringing your unique gifts and experiences, and helping to create a warm, welcoming environment where people can explore the Christian faith over good food and great conversation 👏

Find out more about Alpha at www.uptonvale.org.uk/alpha

07/09/2026

📚 UV Book Club meets on Wednesday, 9 September for an evening of friendly conversation and thoughtful discussion. This time we’ll be talking about 'God's Book by Andrew Ollerton. It's a guide that explores the Bible’s seven toughest topics, helping readers understand challenging passages from Genesis to Revelation. There's no pressure to be an expert, just come ready to chat and listen.

🏡 We meet in homes across Torbay, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

✨ New faces are always welcome - whether you’ve read every page or are just curious to join in. If you’d like to come along, send us a message - we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Find out more: www.uptonvale.org.uk/bookclub

07/09/2026

Whatever comes your way, remember 'for this I have Jesus'

For the joys and for the sorrows
The best and worst of times
For this moment, for tomorrow
For all that lies behind
Fears that crowd around me
For the failure of my plans
For the dreams of all I hope to be
The truth of what I am

For this I have Jesus
For this I have Jesus
For this I have Jesus, I have Jesus

For the tears that flow in secret
In the broken times
For the moments of elation
Or the troubled mind
For all the disappointments
Or the sting of old regrets
All my prayers and longings
That seem unanswered yet

For the weakness of my body
The burdens of each day
For the nights of doubt and worry
When sleep has fled away
Needing reassurance
And the will to start again
A steely-eyed endurance
The strength to fight and win

©️ Graham Kendrick

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07/09/2026

Earlier today, we enjoyed a bring and share staff lunch - a chance to pause, enjoy some delicious food, catch up and celebrate some exciting things happening in our staff team! 🥳

We’re delighted that Teubes has rejoined the staff team as our Children’s & Youth Assistant, and that Ele has become our Children’s Pastor. We’re so grateful for all they bring to the team and are excited to see what this next chapter holds! 🙌

And there’s even more celebrating to come… 🎂 Michèle and Chris both have birthdays this week (keep an eye out for some birthday posts! 😉)

We’re so thankful for our wonderful staff team and for the joy and privilege of serving God together every day! 🙌

07/09/2026

⚽ Join us every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Torquay Boys’ Grammar School Sports Hall for men’s football for all abilities. Whether you play regularly or haven’t kicked a ball in years, you’re welcome to come along and get involved!

Find out more: www.uptonvale.org.uk/men

07/09/2026

We're a big church family, and sometimes it's hard to feel connected to everyone. Hospitality Sunday is a chance to change that!

Whether you'd like to open your home for lunch or just fancy being invited to someone else's, it's all about sharing food, meeting new people, and enjoying relaxed company.

Sign up to host or be hosted - it's a small step that could lead to great conversations and new friendships! Sign up at www.uptonvale.org.uk/hospitalitysunday

06/09/2026

Our Life Groups are about doing life together. They’re a place to share the joys and challenges of everyday life, build genuine relationships, explore the Bible, pray together and encourage one another as we follow Jesus. They’re a place to belong, grow in faith and journey together.

Our Life Groups meet throughout the week across Torbay and surrounding areas. If you'd like to be part of an Upton Vale Life Group, please get in touch! 📞 📧 💬

06/09/2026

Every Monday evening, we gather at church to lift up the people we love in prayer - trusting God to move, to work in hearts, and to draw us all closer to Him. You’re warmly invited to join us tomorrow at 6pm and be part of this special time together 🙏✨