St James' Church, Ryde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. James's Church, Ryde |
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| Denomination | Anglican Mission in England |
| Churchmanship | Conservative Evangelical |
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| Dedication | St. James |
St. James's Church, Ryde is a special church building in Ryde, Isle of Wight. It's called a proprietary chapel because it's owned by a group of people, not directly by the main church organization. Until 2020, it was part of the Church of England. Then, it joined a different group called the Anglican Mission in England.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
St. James's Church was built in 1827 on Lind Street. It was only the second Church of England building in Ryde at that time.
Who Started the Church?
A man named W. Hughes asked for the church to be built. His brother, Revd. Augustus Hewitt, was the very first minister. Both brothers left the church in 1830. W. Hughes became a Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Oxford. This means he was elected to help make laws for the country.
New Owners and Trustees
After the Hughes brothers left, Revd. Richard Waldo Sibthorp bought the church. He was a scholar from Magdalen College, Oxford. He led the church's services until 1841. Over the years, the church was owned by different people. In 1903, it was given to a group of five trustees. These trustees still look after the church today. Since 1904, St. James's has been part of the Church Society, a group of churches that share similar beliefs.
The Church Organ
The first organ in the church was built in 1911 by James Ivemey from Southampton. Later, this organ was replaced. The new organ came from a Methodist church in Winchester. We know that a person called 'Miss Watts' played the organ around 1921. You can find more details about the organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
St. James's Church Today
St. James's Church is still very active. They have church services every Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. The church also has many groups for young people and other groups that meet during the week.
Church Beliefs
The church follows a Conservative Evangelical way of thinking. This is a type of tradition within the Church of England. Before leaving the Church of England, St. James's Church had decided not to support the ordination of women as priests.
