Ainon Baptist Church (Tongwynlais) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ainon, Tongwynlais |
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| 51°31′56″N 3°15′08″W / 51.5321°N 3.2523°W | |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Website | http://www.ainonbaptistchurch.co.uk/ |
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| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1828 |
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| Completed | 1832 |
Ainon Baptist Church, Tongwynlais is a special church in the village of Tongwynlais, which is part of Cardiff, Wales. It is an independent Baptist church that has been active for a very long time, over 180 years!
The Church's Story
How Ainon Baptist Church Began
The story of Ainon Baptist Church started with a famous preacher named Christmas Evans. He lived in Caerphilly between 1826 and 1828. During this time, he often visited Tongwynlais. He would give sermons, which are religious talks, at a local place called the Lewis Arms public house.
Even though Christmas Evans was only in the area for a short time, his talks had a big impact. Because of his influence, the Ainon church was started in 1828.
Building the Church Home
The building you see today was finished in 1832. This makes it the oldest church building in the village of Tongwynlais. Over the years, the church has been cared for. In 2003, the inside of the church was updated and made more modern.
Ainon Today
In the past, churches in the village used to have special outings together during Whitsun, a Christian holiday. These group outings stopped in the middle of the 20th century. However, Ainon Baptist Church is still a very active and important part of the Tongwynlais community today.
