Amyand Park Chapel facts for kids
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Amyand Park Chapel
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| Location | 174 Amyand Park Road, Twickenham TW1 3HY, London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Reformed Baptist |
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| Founded | 18 October 1889 |
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| Years built | 1952 |
Amyand Park Chapel is a special church located on Amyand Park Road in St Margarets, which is near Twickenham in London. It is a Reformed Baptist church that focuses on teaching from the Bible. The church aims to share the good news, also known as the gospel, and follows traditions from the Reformation and Baptist teachings.
About Amyand Park Chapel
Amyand Park Chapel is part of the Reformed Baptist tradition. This means they follow certain beliefs about Christianity and how churches should be organized. These ideas come from the Reformation, a big movement in Christian history. They also follow Baptist teachings, which include beliefs about baptism for believers.
The church is known for being a "Bible-preaching" church. This means that a very important part of their services involves explaining and teaching from the Bible. They believe the Bible is God's word and helps guide their lives.
History of the Chapel
Amyand Park Chapel was first started a long time ago, on October 18, 1889. When it first began, the church met in a simple building. This first building was an "iron church", which was a type of church building made from corrugated iron. These were popular because they were quick and affordable to build.
The current church building was opened in 1952. A famous preacher named Martyn Lloyd-Jones from Westminster Chapel gave a sermon at the special opening service.
What Happens at the Chapel Today
The church continues its activities today in many ways. They have weekly worship services where people gather to pray and listen to sermons. They also hold regular prayer meetings.
For younger members, the church has Sunday school and special children's clubs. These programs help kids learn about the Bible in a fun and age-appropriate way. The church also hosts various special events throughout the year. The current pastor, who leads the church, is Gerard Hemmings.
