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Jean Harrison
When did you first come to Bloomsbury Baptist, and why?
I first came in August 1984. I had just moved to work in London. I knew no one, so wanted to find a local church, but none of them suited me. So I tried Bloomsbury. It took me three Sundays before I managed to find the church, but the warmth of the welcome and the quality of the worship I encountered meant that I never wanted to go anywhere else!
What do you admire and enjoy most about the church?
A huge number of things, amongst them: the welcoming acceptance of everybody, whatever their background or condition; the keen interest in applying one's faith to the realities of living in a challenging world; the willingness to critique and to learn more about matters of faith; the wide range of nationalities and cultures that come together for worship; the high quality of the music and the preaching.
What one aspect do you especially love?
What I really appreciate is being part of the large international family that is Bloomsbury.
What do you hope for the future of Bloomsbury?
I hope that it will continue to be a community that truly seeks to find God's will and offers itself to serve that vision.
Do you have a memorable moment of an event at the church?
The underground church was held during the period when the building was being redeveloped. We met for worship in a bitterly cold basement, surrounded by plastic sheeting, scaffolding and vast amounts of dust. A tube train was painted on the front wall and we filled its windows with drawings of the faces of the congregation. The children sat on huge cushions at the front while the adults occupied plastic chairs behind. Barrie Hibbert, minister at that time, ensured that the services followed a variety of "underground" themes. It was a stimulating experience all round!
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