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On the 20th September 2026, Bethel Baptist Church, Pontyclun, joyfully celebrates 150 years of God’s abundant faithfulness, grace, and blessing. For a century and a half, Bethel has stood as a beacon of the Gospel at the heart of the community—a place where Christ is proclaimed, lives are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, and generations have encountered the saving love of Jesus Christ.

 

Founded in 1876 through the vision, faith, and faithful ministry of the Reverend William Charles Higton, Bethel was established upon the unchanging truth of God’s Word. Under his devoted leadership until his passing in 1894, the church grew as a thriving fellowship of believers, committed to worship, prayer, discipleship, and sharing the hope of the Gospel. During the church’s Golden Jubilee in 1926, a memorial was unveiled in his honour, and it continues to stand as a lasting tribute to a servant of God whose legacy still inspires the church today.

 

Since building the new Bethel Baptist Church building on Heol Miskin in 1993, Bethel has continued to flourish as a vibrant Christian community, seeking to glorify God in every aspect of its life and witness. Through heartfelt worship, faithful biblical teaching, compassionate pastoral care, and a deep commitment to serving others, the church has remained steadfast in its calling to be the hands and feet of Christ within Pontyclun and beyond.

 

Today, under the leadership of Reverend John Hall, together with Youth Pastor Kyle Parry and a devoted ministry team, Bethel continues to fulfil its God-given mission of making disciples, nurturing believers, and sharing the transforming message of Jesus Christ with people of every generation. Through worship, prayer, community outreach, and practical acts of love and service, the church seeks to reflect God’s heart and extend His Kingdom.