Mutley Baptist Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mutley Baptist Church |
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| Location | Mutley Plain Plymouth, Devon |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| History | |
| Founded | 16 June 1867 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | J. Ambrose |
Mutley Baptist Church is a Christian church located in Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon, England. It is a Baptist church, which means it is part of a type of Protestant Christianity. The church building is quite old and special, designed by an architect named J. Ambrose in 1867. It is recognized as a Grade II building, meaning it's an important historical building.
Church History
Building the Church
The idea for Mutley Baptist Church came from the people who attended George Street Chapel. Construction began on June 16, 1867. A special ceremony took place where Mr. Peter Adams of Plymouth laid a memorial stone.
The building was designed in a style that mixes Venetian-Italian and Palladian looks. It took about 16 months to build. The church was officially recognized as a place of worship on April 20, 1871.
Recent Times
In January 2021, the church announced that Revd Nick Lear would become their new minister. A minister is like a leader or pastor for the church community.
Building Design
The Mutley Baptist Church building is made from limestone found in Plymouth. Its style is described as Classical Style, which means it uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. Some people also describe its look as French late Gothic or Renaissance.
In 1907, the church was made bigger to include a new part called Spurgeon Hall. The building is a great example of non-conformist chapel architecture. Non-conformist chapels are churches that are not part of the main Church of England.
