Godalming United Church facts for kids
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Godalming United Church is a special kind of Christian church that was formed in 1977. It was created when two other local churches, the Methodist church and the United Reformed Church (URC), decided to join together.
The church building itself was built in 1903. You can find it in Godalming, right between the local fire station and the River Wey. Godalming United Church is a place where people can go to worship and where weddings take place. It also works as a charity, helping the community.
Who Leads the Church?
The leader of a church is called a minister. At Godalming United Church, the role of minister has been shared between leaders from the Methodist and United Reformed traditions. Here's a list of the ministers who have served the church:
- 1977 - 1981, John Walker (Methodist)
- 1981 - 1986, Howard Starr (URC)
- 1986 - 1991, Bernard Arnold (Methodist)
- 1991 - 1992, Susan Daldorff (URC)
- 1992 - 1993, The position was empty
- 1993 - 2004, Trevor Allen (Methodist)
- 2004 - 2012, Paul Dean (URC)
- 2012 - 2019, Paul Hulme (Methodist)
- 2020 - Present, Adam Payne (URC)
The Church in Action
Godalming United Church often helps out in the community. For example, in January 2022, the church was used as a safe meeting point for people who had to leave their homes quickly because of a fire in a nearby building. This shows how the church can be a helpful place for everyone in times of need.
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