Christ Church, Teddington facts for kids

The Victorian former Christ Church building at Station Road, Teddington, seen from the west

Christ Church Teddington is a special kind of Christian church. It's located in Teddington, which is a town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. This church is independent and follows a Protestant tradition called Congregationalism. It started way back in 1864.

Christ Church Teddington

Christ Church Teddington is a vibrant community of faith. It is part of a larger group called the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. This means it shares similar beliefs and practices with other churches in that group.

What is Congregationalism?

Congregationalism is a type of Protestant Christianity. In this tradition, each local church is independent. This means it makes its own decisions about how it's run. It doesn't report to a central authority like some other church groups.

A Look at Its History

The church was first founded in 1864. Its original building was a beautiful Victorian church. This building was completed in 1869. It was a place where people gathered for worship for many years.

The Church Building Today

In 2015, the old Victorian church building was sold. It was then changed into six two-bedroom apartments. However, the people who bought it decided to keep the original stained glass windows. These windows are a beautiful part of the building's history.

Next to the old church, there was a community hall. This hall was built in the 1970s. It was updated and made bigger for the church to use. Now, this refurbished hall is where Christ Church Teddington holds its services and meetings.

Who Leads the Church?

The leader of Christ Church Teddington is Reverend Dominic Stockford. He is known as the church's minister. Reverend Stockford also holds another important role. He is the Chairman of the Protestant Truth Society. This society works to promote Protestant Christian beliefs.