St Mark's Church, Forest Gate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's Church |
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| 51°33′10.295″N 0°1′58.15″E / 51.55285972°N 0.0328194°E | |
| Location | Lorne Road, Forest Gate, Greater London, E7 0LJ |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Years built | 1893–1898 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Mark, Forest Gate |
| Deanery | Newham |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of West Ham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chelmsford |
St Mark's Church is a Church of England parish church located in Forest Gate, east London. It is a local church that serves the community in its area.
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History of St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church is found on Lorne Road. It started as a smaller "mission church" connected to Emmanuel Church. A mission church helps bring church services to new areas.
Why was St Mark's built?
The church was built to serve the growing community between Wanstead Flats and the Romford Road. At first, services were held in a rented cowshed. This shows how much people wanted a church nearby.
Building the church
In 1888, a piece of land was bought for the church. The main church building was constructed in three parts between 1893 and 1898. This means it took several years to complete the whole church.
Becoming its own parish
In 1894, St Mark's Church became its own separate parish. A parish is an area that a church is responsible for. This happened by taking parts from the areas of Emmanuel Church and All Saints.
St Mark's Church Today
Today, St Mark's Church follows the evangelical tradition of the Church of England. This means it focuses on the Bible and sharing the Christian faith. The church is still active and serves its community.
