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 (1867-06-16)
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Architect(s)	J. Ambrose

Mutley Baptist Church is a special church located in Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon, England. It's a Baptist church, which means it's part of a Christian group called Baptists. The church building is quite old and important. It was designed by an architect named J. Ambrose in 1867.

History of the Church

How it Started

The idea for Mutley Baptist Church came from the people who went to George Street Church. They wanted a new place to worship. Construction on the church began on June 16, 1867. A special stone, called a memorial stone, was laid by Mr. Peter Adams from Plymouth.

At the time, people described the church's style as Venetian-Italian. This is a type of Palladian architecture. Building the church was estimated to cost about 7,000 pounds. That was a lot of money back then!

Building Completion

The construction of Mutley Baptist Church took about 16 months to finish. In 1869, a journal called The Building News and Engineering Journal reported on its completion. They also described the church's style as Palladian. The church officially became a place for religious worship on April 20, 1871.

Recent Times

In January 2021, the church announced that Revd Nick Lear would become their new minister. He leads the church's services and activities.

Church Design and Style

The Mutley Baptist Church building is made from limestone found in Plymouth. Its design is in a Classical Style. Some people describe its look as a mix of French late Gothic and Renaissance styles. Others call it Palladian.

In 1907, the church was made bigger. A new part called Spurgeon Hall was added. The church is known as a great example of non-conformist chapel architecture. This means it's a church that isn't part of the main Church of England.