Barnes Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barnes Methodist Church |
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| 51°28′18.6″N 0°14′47.6″W / 51.471833°N 0.246556°W | |
| Location | Station Road, Barnes, London SW13 0NH |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| History | |
| Founded | 1906 |
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| Architect(s) | W J Morley & Son (1906); David Ensom (2005 conversion) |
| Years built | 1906 |
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| Diocese | Richmond and Hounslow Methodist Circuit |
Barnes Methodist Church is a friendly Methodist church located on Station Road in Barnes, London. It's part of a bigger group called Churches Together, working with other churches in Barnes, Mortlake, and East Sheen.
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Discovering Barnes Methodist Church
A Look at Its Past
The church building is made of red brick and was built in 1906. It started as a Wesleyan church. This means it followed the teachings of John Wesley, who founded the Methodist movement. It took the place of an older Wesleyan chapel nearby. That old building is now called Barnes Healing Church.
The church was designed by a father-and-son team, William James Morley and Eric Morley. They were architects from a company called W J Morley & Son.
Modern Changes to the Building
When the church was first built, services were held on the ground floor. There was also a balcony area above. In 2005, the church got a big makeover by architect David Ensom. The building was split into two floors. Now, church services happen on the first floor. The ground floor has rooms for meetings, a kitchen, offices, and bathrooms. Stairs and a lift connect the two floors, making it easy for everyone to move around.
What Happens at the Church?
Weekly Services
Barnes Methodist Church holds services every Sunday morning. There are also evening services twice a month. For younger visitors, there's a special Junior Church during the Sunday morning service. There's also a creche for very young children.
Music at the Church
Music is an important part of the church. It has a beautiful Bechstein grand piano. This piano helps the church host concerts and other musical events. There's also a large pipe organ, which was bought in 1926.
