Ararat Baptist Church in Cardiff celebrates 200 years of worship with 200 hymns.

The Church has had an unbroken Christian presence in the Whitchurch Common area since 1824  and the congregation celebrated in style.

From early Saturday morning until the evening, they were being led in songs, singing a range of traditional hymns and contemporary Christian worship tunes.

The selection reflects a rich variety of worship at the church over the last two centuries.

Ararat Baptist Church has been on the same plot of land since 1824, but the chapel has been rebuilt three times.

Reverend Gethin Russell-Jones, minister of Ararat said: “At a time when so many churches and chapels in Wales have closed, Ararat is still going strong. It has adapted to the times and needs of the capital city in every generation, trying to make Christianity as relevant and practical as possible for everyone.

“In many ways, Ararat in 2024 looks very different to its 1824 version, with a busy community centre, Ark café and burgeoning work with families. It feels like a church that never sleeps! But we are carrying on the good work begun with our forefathers and mothers, communicating the love of God to the city.”

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