Crown Court Church facts for kids
Crown Court Church is a special church in the heart of London. It belongs to the Church of Scotland, which is a Christian church mainly found in Scotland. This church is a historic place of worship for Scottish people living in London.
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History of Crown Court Church
Early Beginnings
The story of a Scottish church in London began a long time ago. After King James VI of Scotland also became King James I of England in 1603, many Scottish people moved to London. Some of his Scottish friends and helpers worshipped in a chapel near the old Whitehall Palace. This area later became known as "Scotland Yard". It's famous today as the original home of London's police force.
Building the Church
More clear records show that Crown Court Church was officially started in 1711. It was built near a busy area called Covent Garden. The church building was largely rebuilt in 1909. However, it stayed in the exact same spot. From the outside, you can barely see the church. This is because it shares walls with other buildings around it.
Inside the Church
Even though it was rebuilt in the early 1900s, the inside of the church still feels very old. It has a style that reminds people of the 1600s. The church gets its name from a small courtyard next to it. It is also sometimes called the "Kirk of the Crown of Scotland." "Kirk" is a Scottish word for church. This building is considered important for its history. It has been listed as a Grade II building since December 1987. This means it's protected because of its special historical or architectural value.
Finding the Church
Crown Court Church is the older of the two Church of Scotland churches in London. The other one is St Columba's in Knightsbridge. Finding the entrance to Crown Court Church can be a bit tricky. It is located on Russell Street, which is a street off Covent Garden. You can find it right next to the Fortune Theatre. It is also across the street from the famous Theatre Royal.
Crown Court Church Today
The current minister of Crown Court Church is Reverend Scott Rennie. He has been leading the church since May 5, 2022.
See also
- St Columba's Church, London
- St. Paul's, Covent Garden (a local Church of England church)
- List of Church of Scotland parishes
- List of churches in London
- Nordic churches in London
External links
- Church of Scotland
