Croydon Hills Baptist Church (CHBC)

The BUV has encouraged country churches to have a link with at least one urban church.  Our partnership with Croydon Hills has led to a variety of friendships over the years with mutual support extending in both directions.  Portland always welcomes visitors from CHBC and enjoys paying return visits.

Bethany Church Obninsk, Russia

Our pastor, John, had the privilege of speaking at the Bethany Baptist Church in Obninsk, which is approximately 100 kilometres south east of Moscow.  Since that visit in 2006, a strong link has developed leading to a visit to us by the pastor of the church there, Rev Alexey Nozdracheve.  Alexey was the guest preacher at our 149th Church Anniversary in June 2008.  Portland has provided finance for the Obninsk church building program which is nearing completion.

In June 2010 we will be represented at the opening of their new church in Obninsk by a number of our people visiting at that time.