Richmond Baptist Church heads into transition as they farewell their building
After more than 130 years of worship, witness, and community, Richmond Baptist Church has farewelled its home at 141 Richmond Road. The church building has been acquired by the government and will soon be demolished as part of the South Road Upgrade, marking the end of a significant chapter in the life of the church.
On Sunday 4th May, the Richmond Baptist church family met in the now-empty building for one last gathering. It was an opportunity to share stories, sing, pray and give thanks together. Church members walked through the familiar space together, pausing to remember moments of joy, grief, growth, and transformation. The gathering concluded at the foot of the cross, a powerful reminder that King Jesus, who has been present through every season at Richmond Road, continues to lead the church family into what’s next.
Melinda Cousins (Director of Ministries and member of Richmond Baptist Church) reflected, “In King Jesus, we can meet with God anywhere. But as embodied beings, we always meet with God somewhere. Today, we farewelled our building, grateful for all the stories and memories of God’s faithfulness through generations, trusting Jesus’ presence is with us as His church wherever we meet, and hopeful about a new season as we step into a story only God could have written for our future.”
The church family now enters a season of transition, meeting on Sunday afternoons at Seeds Uniting Church in Kurralta Park, while preparing for a new permanent home nearby in Marleston. Amid the sadness of saying goodbye, there is deep gratitude—for all that God has done, and all that he will continue to do.
