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Welcome to MBC

Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to Moortown Baptist Church. MBC is a community of Christians that seeks to love God and live generously. We are an active church based in the Moortown and Alwoodley area of North Leeds, while at the same time gathering many people from surrounding towns and villages. We are a church of people from different cultures and backgrounds. We are here to help people meet God, to grow in relationship with one another and to make a difference in today's world. There are many exciting things happening here at MBC, some of which you will see highlighted below. For more information please visit our About Us page and have a browse around our site...

Exciting day at MBC with a baptism and seven people being welcomed into membership

September 15, 2019 News

What and exciting morning we had today (Sunday September 15th) as a packed church celebrated a baptism and seven people being welcomed into membership. The baptism was that of Rochelle Peter, a lovely young woman who is currently studying dentistry abroad but who’s family are long standing MBC regulars. The picture above shows Rochelle with […]

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Older Person’s Information Day – October 3 @ MBC

September 13, 2019 News

Come and discover what help and support exists for older people in Wetherby and North Leeds. There’ll be a variety of local businesses and services attending with refreshments.

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The Great MBC Craft Swap & Angel Workshop

September 4, 2019 News

Craft Swap & Angel Day! Is your craft stash out of control? Are you after a new project? Then come to Moortown Baptist Church Saturday 12 October 10am-2pm From swapping craft supplies with other crafters, to swapping ideas and tips. This is a great way to connect with other crafters and get fresh materials, plus […]

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A warm welcome for our new Pioneer Youth Lead

September 1, 2019 News

There was a warm, and somewhat energetic welcome today (Sunday 1 Sept) for James Wilde as he officially took up his new position as MBC’s Pioneer Youth Lead. James joins us with all sorts of imaginative plans in mind as besides his work with our young people he seeks to take his ministry into some […]

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Frontline Sunday Sermon Series Notes for Home Groups

August 29, 2019 News

We are beginning a new sermon series for September and October. Links for the first two weeks are available below in PDF format so that Home Groups can access them if they wish. The sermons will be based on these themes but will also be explored in different directions. Further weeks will be added as […]

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A bumper bundle delivery from BMS World Mission is laced with suffering, challenge and hope

August 29, 2019 Mission

The latest edition of BMS World Mission’s Engage magazine is now available completely free of charge either through the post or on-line. However, this 45th issue – twenty pages of news and features from across the globe – comes complete with a number of extras: an August to December Prayer Guide, a catalogue full of […]

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It may be August Bank Holiday but for some it seems Christmas is closer than you think

August 24, 2019 News

If on what may turn out to be the hottest August Bank Holiday on record you find yourself with time on you hands, why not beat the rush and head over to the Cancer Research charity shop in Wetherby and buy your Christmas cards. Yes that’s Christmas cards! But hey ho, such is life. Tweet […]

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Gill Thurgood, an invitation to her ordination and induction

August 1, 2019 News

You are invited to the ordination and induction of Gill Thurgood as she becomes associate minister at Guiseley Baptist Church. 2pm, Saturday 14th September.

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Standing room only at our latest baptism service

July 22, 2019 News

There was standing room only last Sunday when once again we had the privilege of sharing in the joy of baptism. Surrounded and supported by family and friends Amelia Dobson-Bond (above) and Kamala Sunnassay took to MBC’s baptistery alongside Abi Tilley and Rev Shona Shaw. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love […]

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Meet James Wilde – MBC’s new Pioneer Youth Lead

July 21, 2019 News

James Wilde who by the time he starts work with us on September 1st will be 26 comes from Middlesbrough, where he currently lives. He has been a Christian since the age of 17, and since then has served on a number of mission projects in Teesside and in the United States. James has a […]