Cricklewood Baptist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cricklewood Baptist Church |
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| Location | Cricklewood Baptist Church, 2 Sneyd Road, Cricklewood, Brent, London, NW2 6AN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Baptist |
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| Dedicated | 1908 |
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| Years built | 1907 |
Cricklewood Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in Cricklewood, London. It is part of the London Baptist Association. The church building was finished in 1907. Its very first service was held on January 5, 1908.
In 1930, a church hall was added next to the main building. The original church building was sold in 1990 to property developers. After that, the hall became the main place where the church community gathered for worship.
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A Look Back: Church History
The land around the church used to belong to All Souls College, Oxford. Around 1900, many houses were built in the area. By 1904, there were over 200 homes, and more were being built. This made Cricklewood a busy residential area.
During this time, several churches were built. A Congregationalist church opened in 1893. St Gabriels, Cricklewood, an Anglican church, opened in 1898. St. Michael's Anglican church also opened in 1910.
Celebrating 100 Years
Cricklewood Baptist Church celebrated its 100th birthday in November 2008. A local Member of Parliament (MP), Sarah Teather, visited for the celebration.
In December 2014, the church held a special carol service. This service took place in the lobby of the original church building. It was the first time a service had been held there since it was sold in 1990. The old church building is now called Trinity Court.
Building Style and Features
The church building was designed by Arthur Keen. He was an architect from Kenton & Company. The design uses an Italian Byzantine style. It is built with red and yellow bricks.
The church has a tall tower that is easy to spot. Inside the hall, there is a beautiful Art Deco stained glass window. It shows Christ holding a sheep. Along the north wall, there are more stained glass windows. These windows tell the story of the Parable of the Sower.
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Cricklewood Baptist Church building.
