Christ Church, Nelson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church |
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The church in 2008
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| 53°50′11.8″N 2°12′59.9″W / 53.836611°N 2.216639°W | |
| Location | Carr Rd, Nelson, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist Church of Great Britain Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | Catholic Directory |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Grimshaw & Townsend |
| Completed | 2004 (shared church building) |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford |
Christ Church is a special church in Nelson, Lancashire, England. It is located on Carr Road in the middle of the town. This church is unique because it has been shared by two different Christian groups since 2004. These groups are the Methodist Church of Great Britain and the Roman Catholic Church. This kind of sharing is called a local ecumenical partnership, which means different churches work together. It's quite rare for Methodists and Roman Catholics to share a building like this!
The Catholic community that meets at Christ Church has a long history in Nelson. Their first church was dedicated to Saint Joseph. Over time, they used three different church buildings. In 2001, the Catholics started sharing a building with the Methodists. That old building was later taken down.
Building the New Church
Construction of the current Christ Church building on Carr Road began in 2002. It was officially opened on June 6, 2004. Bishop Terence Brain was there for the opening ceremony.
A Renewed Promise
In 2019, a special event took place at the church. Leaders from both the Methodist and Roman Catholic churches attended. They renewed their "covenant," which is like a special promise or agreement. This showed their continued commitment to sharing the church. Today, Christ Church is still very active. Both Methodist services and Catholic masses are held there regularly.
The Church Building
The Christ Church building is made with a strong steel frame. It has concrete blocks on the outside, covered with local stone. The roof is made of slate. Inside, you can see beautiful stained glass windows. There are also banners that show a "bifurcate" theme. This means they have a design that splits into two parts, representing the two different church groups sharing the space.
See Also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford
- United and uniting churches
