Buckingham Baptist Chapel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buckingham Baptist Chapel |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′23″N 2°36′51″W / 51.456414°N 2.614046°W |
| Completed | 1842 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Richard Shackleton Pope |
Buckingham Baptist Chapel is an old and beautiful church in Clifton, Bristol, England. It is located on Queens Road. The church building has a special design called Gothic Revival. This style makes it look like grand churches from a long time ago. It features pointed arches and decorative details.
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History of the Chapel
Building the Church
The Buckingham Baptist Chapel was built in 1842. A skilled architect named Richard Shackleton Pope designed it. This chapel was one of the first Baptist churches to use the Gothic Revival style. This design was chosen to give the building a traditional and impressive look.
Becoming Independent
For many years, the chapel was part of a larger group called the Baptist Union. However, on April 7, 1972, the church decided to become "independent." This means they chose to manage their own affairs. They made this choice because they had different beliefs about some important teachings. Today, the chapel describes itself as an 'independent evangelical baptist' church.
Church Life and Activities
Pastor Oliver Gross has led the church since December 1, 2015. The church also has other leaders, including an elder and five deacons. These leaders help with the church's upkeep and its various activities. An associate member also helps with preaching and reaching out to people. This includes working with Romanian and Roma communities in Bristol.
The church holds several main meetings each week. There are two services on Sundays. A prayer and Bible study meeting takes place on Wednesday evenings. Other gatherings include a monthly prayer meeting on the first Friday evening. Ladies have a meeting every other Tuesday. Men meet for a breakfast Bible study on the second Saturday of most months.
Outreach Programs for Kids and Teens
The church offers several programs for children and young people. A Sunday school is held every week during the morning service. "Tiger Tots" is a group for parents and toddlers. It meets on Fridays during school term-time. There is also a club called "Lighthouse" for children aged 9 to 12. This club also meets on term-time Fridays. A group for young adults gathers roughly every other Saturday evening.
Yearly Events and Celebrations
The church hosts many fun events throughout the year. These include a summer holiday Bible club. They also have Christmas carol singing. A Bonfire Night party is held at the home of some church members.
A Special Building
The Buckingham Baptist Chapel is recognized as a special building. English Heritage has given it a Grade II listed building status. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
See also
- Churches in Bristol
- Grade II* listed buildings in Bristol
