Cathays Methodist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathays Methodist Church |
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| 51°29′42″N 3°10′39″W / 51.4949°N 3.1776°W | |
| Denomination | Methodist Church of Great Britain |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 5 April 2000 |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Completed | 1890 |
| Construction cost | £5000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | originally 850 |
| Number of floors | 3 |
| Materials | Pennant sandstone, Bath stone |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Cardiff and Caerphilly |
Cathays Methodist Church is a special church in Cathays, Cardiff, Wales. It's a Methodist church, which is a type of Christian church. This building is really old and important, so it's a Grade II listed building. This means it's protected by law because of its history and architecture.
Church History
The story of Cathays Methodist Church began a long time ago. The first chapel was built in 1862. It was located on Cathays Terrace, which is very close to where the church stands today. When it first opened, only six people attended!
In 1883, that first building was sold. A new "school chapel" was built to take its place. Then, in 1890, the main church building that you see now was finished. It was very popular, with over 900 people attending evening services. Imagine how many people that is!
Changes Over Time
The church has changed a bit over the years. When it was first built, its towers had fancy, round turrets on top. These aren't there anymore. The church also has a very old organ, which was put in before 1914. In the early 1990s, a modern glass porch was added to the front.
In 2006, the inside of the church was changed around. It was "re-ordered horizontally." This means the main worship area (called the sanctuary) is now on the top floor. Below that, there's a large hall, and even more meeting rooms on the lowest floor.
Community Connections
Because Cathays Methodist Church is close to Cardiff University, many students often visit and attend services there. It's a place where young people can connect. Interestingly, the very first chapel building from 1883 is now a furniture store!
The current minister, who leads the church, is Alexis Mahoney.
Why is it a Listed Building?
In the year 2000, Cathays Methodist Church officially became a Grade II listed building. This is a special status given to buildings that are important to the history and architecture of the country. It helps make sure these buildings are kept safe and looked after for many years to come.
