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 located in Teddington, a town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It started way back in 1864. This church is independent, meaning it makes its own decisions, and it follows a specific Christian tradition called Reformed Protestant Congregationalism.

What is Christ Church Teddington?

Christ Church Teddington is a Christian community that believes in the teachings of the Bible. It is a "Congregational" church, which means its members have a say in how the church is run. They are also "Reformed Protestant," which refers to a branch of Christianity that came from the Reformation in Europe.

The church is connected to a group called the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. This group helps different Congregational churches work together and share their beliefs.

A Look at Its History

Christ Church Teddington has a long history, starting in the mid-1800s. Over the years, its buildings have changed to meet the needs of its growing community.

The Original Building

The first main church building was built in 1869. It was a beautiful Victorian-style building with lovely stained glass windows. For many years, this building was the home for the church's services and activities.

However, in 2015, the church decided to sell this old building. It was then turned into six modern apartments, but the original stained glass windows were kept as a reminder of its past.

The New Home

After selling the old building, Christ Church Teddington moved its main services to a different part of its property. Next to the old church building was a community hall that was built in the 1970s. This hall was updated and made bigger to become the new main place for the church's meetings and services. This way, the church could continue its work in the same area.

Who Leads the Church?

The minister of Christ Church Teddington is Reverend Dominic Stockford. A minister is like a leader or pastor who guides the church members and leads the services. Reverend Stockford also holds another important role as the Chairman of the Protestant Truth Society.