Bible Christian Chapel, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bible Christian Chapel, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly |
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Bible Christian Chapel, St Agnes
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| 49°53′38.23″N 6°20′51.88″W / 49.8939528°N 6.3477444°W | |
| Location | St Agnes, Isles of Scilly |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Previous denomination | Bible Christian |
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| Completed | 24 July 1874 |
The Bible Christian Chapel, St Agnes was a special building on the Isles of Scilly. It was once a chapel for a Christian group called the Bible Christians.
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History of the Chapel
Early Days and Building the Chapel
The Bible Christians arrived in St Agnes, Isles of Scilly in the 1830s. At first, they met in a simple meeting-house. This was a place where they could gather and worship together.
Eventually, they wanted their own dedicated building. So, they worked to build their own chapel. This new chapel cost about £156. It officially opened its doors on July 24, 1874.
Joining Other Churches
In 1907, the Bible Christian Church in England joined with two other church groups. These were the United Methodist Free Churches and the Methodist New Connexion. Together, they formed a bigger church called the United Methodist Church.
What the Building is Now
After it stopped being a chapel, the building was used for other things. First, it became the island's reading room. This was a place where people could go to read books and newspapers. Later, it became the island hall, a community space.
In 2014, the Island Hall was made much bigger. This project cost £2.4 million. The new design added six workspaces and a community hub. This means it's now a place for people to work and for the community to gather.
