Garland Street Church
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One Church,
Two Buildings

We currently have two buildings that are used by the church to run our activities and events;
The Chapel and The Elven Centre.

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The Chapel / The Church
“In 1833 the church purchased a piece of land in Garland Street for £200 and paid £1,000 for the construction of a new building.  The chapel opened 11 May 1834.”

This building is NOT available for hire.
 
Location:
Garland Street Baptist Church
Garland Street
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP33 1EZ
 
Regular Activities:
 Sunday Services, Home Group, C.A.M.E.O., Friendship Club, Prayer Group.
 
Features:
  • Main Foyer
  • The Sanctuary
    • Main meeting Room
    • Stage
    • Organ
    • Balcony (for extra seating)
  • The Church Lounge
    • Small meeting Room (Downstairs)
  • kitchen facilities
    • Connects to the The Lounge via servery
  • The Upper Room
    • Small meeting Room (Upstairs)
  • Offices
  • Toilet facilities
    • Includes two wheelchair accessible toilets.
    • Changing Mat
  • Kitchenette (Upstairs)
  • Step Free Access
 
For more information on our Sunday services, which are held in The Chapel, check our ‘New to Church’ page.
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The Elven Centre
“The Elven Centre is the former Sunday School and was built in 1873. It is now used for our community focused events and some of our regular social activities.”

This building IS available for hire.
 
Location:
The Elven Centre
Garland Street,
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1EZ
 
Regular Activities:
Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis and Boys' Brigade and Girls' Association, 4th Mid Suffolk.
 
Features:
  • Entrance/Lobby
  • Main Hall
  • Three small meeting rooms
    • Small Hall (The Cutting Room)
    • The Kids Room (Previous Sunday School Room)
    • The Upstairs Meeting Room
  • kitchen facilities
  • Toilet facilities
    • Includes one wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Kitchenette (in The Upstairs Lounge)
  • Step Free Access to Main Hall
  • Parking space for 2-3 cars (These are not bookable)
 
For more information about upgrades to the building and to view our booking form click 'here'.

Keep in touch, watch and read online!

Hours

11:00am - (Refreshments from 10:30am)
Relaxed informal service with 
worship, relevant talk for our lives today
and a time for corporate, joint and private prayer.
​6:00pm - A reflective service, including
bible readings, hymns and prayer. Hymns are accompanied by the church organ.

Addresses

Garland Street Baptist Church
Pump Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1HN
The Elven Centre
Garland Street,
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1EZ

Email

Please contact us via this form, or
Church Office and other Inquires:
hello@garlandstreet.org.uk
01284 755576
Minister:
gavin.walter@garlandstreet.org.uk

  • WELCOME
  • What's on
  • New To Church
    • About
    • Meet the team
    • Activities
    • Vision
    • Garland Street Kids
    • Alpha
    • History
    • Community/Links
    • Contact
    • Relevant Worship
  • Giving
  • Physical Church
  • Watch Online
  • Prayer