BHS and CBS Summer Conference 14-16 July 

The Baptist Historical Society together with the Centre for Baptist Studies is planning a conference to be held in Alcester, Warwickshire, on 14-16 July 2025 which will focus on the theme: ‘Baptist Spirituality’.
 
In order to reduce the cost of the conference, and to encourage ‘day visitors’ to join with us, we are organizing the conference in a different way. Our meetings will be hosted by Alcester Baptist Church, which traces its beginnings to 1640 and is located in the centre of this old market town. The church and the town have a rich history which we will have an opportunity to learn more about during our conference. We do hope that you will consider joining us for all or part of the conference. Our keynote speakers will be: Dr Craig Gardiner, Dr Ruth Gouldbourne, and Dr Peter Morden.
 
Proposals for shorter papers are invited and may be submitted to the BHS secretary, Stephen Copson at secretary@baptisthistory.org.uk. In submitting your proposal, please include the title and short abstract of the paper. All papers will be considered for publication in the Baptist Quarterly.
 
 
Conference Details
 
 Day Conference Fee: £10 including lunch and coffee/tea or with evening meal £30
 
The full conference fee is £230.00 per person.  This includes two nights in the Travelodge, a continental breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea throughout each day and two evening meals (excluding drinks) at a local restaurant or pub. The conference begins at 2pm on 14th July and ends with lunch on 16th July. (Please note that lunch will not be provided on the 14th July.)
 
Notes on the accommodation: We have prebooked fifteen double rooms in the local Travelodge at a group rate. (This allows us to accommodate couples at no extra charge.) The Travelodge rooms may be cancelled at no charge no less than a month before the conference. If you wish to make your own arrangements, there is a country hotel, as well as bed and breakfast establishments in the vicinity.
 
Travel arrangements: Alcester is located off the A46 just eight miles west of Stratford-on-Avon. For those travelling by car there is parking in town near the church and at the Travelodge. Those coming by train may arrive at Wilmcote (7 miles) and take a taxi or bus 25/26 to Alcester or arrive at Redditch (9 miles) and a taxi or bus 246/247 to Alcester.

To register for the conference, download the form here.