Carrington Baptist Church, Nottingham facts for kids

Carrington Baptist Church was a Baptist church located on Sherbrooke Road in Carrington, Nottingham. It first opened its doors in 1883. Today, the building is used by the Mount Beulah Apostolic Church.

The Church's Early Days

The story of Carrington Baptist Church began in 1846. Three friends from the Stoney Street Baptist Church decided to start their own group. They first met for worship at Charles Stevenson's house in Sherwood. Soon, they saw a need for a church in Carrington. So, they began holding services in a room above the Co-operative Stores.

As their group grew, they needed more space. In 1849, they moved to a new location on South Street. By 1856, they bought an old Methodist chapel on Wesley Street in Carrington. They even built some temporary school rooms by 1870. In 1868, the church became independent from Stoney Street Baptist Church. This meant they managed their own finances and decisions.

Building the New Church

The church needed a bigger, permanent home. On August 19, 1882, important people laid the foundation stones for the new building. These included Mrs. J. Bryan, Alderman Gripper, John Dexter, and Mr. J. Rogers JP. The plan was to build school rooms and a lecture hall first. The lecture hall would serve as a temporary chapel until the main church building was ready.

The architect who designed the school and lecture hall was Abraham Harrison Goodall. These new rooms were officially opened on January 7, 1883.

Later Years and Changes

In 1933, the church members thought about selling the building. They had found a better spot on Valley Road with more room to grow. However, these plans did not happen.

The building continued to serve as Carrington Baptist Church for many years. Today, it is no longer a Baptist church. It is now home to the Mount Beulah Apostolic Church.

Past Ministers

• Arthur Sidney Bryant (1926 - 1931)