St Martin's Methodist Church, Isles of Scilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Methodist Chapel, St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly |
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Methodist Chapel, St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
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| Location | St Martin's, Isles of Scilly |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Previous denomination | Bible Christian |
| History | |
| Founded | 1821 |
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| Completed | 1836 |
| Administration | |
| Circuit | Isles of Scilly Methodist Circuit |
The Methodist Church on St Martin's, Isles of Scilly is a special building. It is a Grade II listed chapel. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Chapel
Early Beginnings (1820s)
In the 1820s, a group called the Bible Christians came to St Martin's. They were a type of Methodist church. Around 1821, they built a simple chapel. This first chapel had a roof made of thatch, which is dried straw or reeds.
Building the Current Church (1836)
The original thatched chapel was replaced in 1836. The new building is the one you see today. It was built to be stronger and last longer.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, the chapel was updated. In 1876, the inside of the chapel was "reseated." This means new benches or chairs were put in for people to sit on. A few years later, in 1881, a hall was added. This hall was used for Sunday School, where children learned about their faith.
Joining Other Churches (1907)
In 1907, the Bible Christian Church in England joined with other Methodist groups. These groups included the United Methodist Free Churches and the Methodist New Connexion. They all came together to form the United Methodist Church. This made the Methodist movement stronger.
The Church Today
Today, the Methodist Church on St Martin's is part of the Isles of Scilly Methodist Circuit. This means it is connected to other Methodist churches in the area. It continues to be an important place for the community.
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