Castle Street Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle Street Methodist Church |
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| 52°12′41.5″N 0°6′49″E / 52.211528°N 0.11361°E | |
| Location | Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AH |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Methodist Church of Great Britain |
| Previous denomination | Primitive Methodist Church |
| Membership | 63 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1823 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1 May 2003 |
| Architect(s) | Augustus Frederic Scott |
| Style | Tudor Perpendicular style |
| Years built | 1823, 1863, 1914 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Cambridge Methodist Circuit |
| District | East Anglia District |
Castle Street Methodist Church is a Methodist church. You can find it on Castle Street, Cambridge, in England.
This church is one of thirteen Methodist churches in the Cambridge area. It is a busy church that holds a service every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM. There is also an evening service on the second Sunday of each month. About 63 people are members here. The minister, who leads the church, is The Revd J Pathmaraja.
Contents
History of the Building
Early Beginnings
The very first church building on this spot was not built as a church. It was actually a cottage that Primitive Methodists changed into a place for worship.
New Buildings Over Time
The first building made specifically as a chapel was built in 1823. This building was then rebuilt a few times, first in 1841 and again in 1863. A completely new church building was constructed in 1914. This newer building was designed by an architect named Augustus Frederic Scott.
Special Recognition
In 2003, the church building received a special award. It was given Grade II listed status. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
Modern Updates
The church had a big update in 2010. This work made it easier for everyone to get around inside. They also improved the sound system. A new organ console was added, but the original organ from 1929 was kept.
Working Together
Church Partnerships
Castle Street Methodist Church is part of a group called 'Church at Castle'. This is an ecumenical partnership. "Ecumenical" means that different Christian churches work together.
Partner Churches
The churches in this partnership include St Augustine's, St Giles' (which is an Anglican church), St Luke's (which is both Anglican and United Reformed Church), and St Peter's. They all work together to serve the community.
External Links
- A fun report about visiting the church at the Ship of Fools website
