Great Victoria Street Baptist Church has a long history of gospel witness in Belfast city centre. The church was formed in 1839 and a building was erected on the present site in 1866 with a capacity of 720, one of the largest Baptist church buildings in Ireland. Although membership was drawn from across Belfast and the surrounding area, the people believed that the witness of this local church was needed in the heart of a city’s life.
Today, Great Vic is a thriving and growing city centre church with a membership of over 140 members and regular attendance of 200 on a Sunday morning with a diverse all-age congregation. We are growing as a church and as a witness. Our mission states that we exist to:
Glorify the God of the gospel
Grow in our understanding and enjoyment of the gospel
Go to the city and the world with the gospel
The church and its ministry have continued to expand and the need for more and better facilities has become increasingly urgent. For the last 15 years at least we have been planning for a new church building and we believe that the time is right now to push forward on those plans.
Our Building Project
Following a vote on 4 March 2026, the church agreed to move the project forward into the building phase. Ground has now been broken, work on site has started, and a commencement service was held on 16 May to mark this important milestone. The project is currently expected to be completed in September 2027.
150 Years Of God’s Work
Why we are redeveloping?
Our redevelopment is driven by four core needs:
A permanent home for Great Vic — a long-term base for a spiritually strong, growing church committed to spreading the gospel
High-quality ministry facilities — suitable spaces for Sunday services, children and youth ministry, outreach, special events, and wider church life
A practical base for teams and staff — rooms that support our ministries, leadership, training, and day-to-day church operations
A visible city-centre witness — a bright presence for the Gospel in Belfast’s city centre
The Financial Need:
The estimated cost of construction: £5,500,000.
We currently have in the bank or committed: £3,100,000
We have secured a loan of: £1,000,000
Given this need, our current target is to raise another £1,400,000 to fund the project to completion.
We believe that if God wants this building, it will only be through His provision. We also understand that God works through means. He works through the generous giving of people in order to provide. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us to continue to see the gospel faithfully proclaimed in the city centre of Belfast?
If you wish to contact us or ask any questions, you can do so by emailing us at administrator@gtvicbaptist.com. All information will be completely confidential. If you wish to support us you can contribute via our Just Giving page, make a pledge of a regular amount or lump sum, or using the bank details below:
Great Victoria Street Baptist Church: Acc No. 00164625: Sort Code. 980010