Stanborough Park Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stanborough Park Church |
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The church halls in Stanborough Centre
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| Denomination | Seventh-day Adventist |
Stanborough Park Church is a special church in Watford, Hertfordshire. It belongs to the Seventh-day Adventist faith. You can find it inside the beautiful Stanborough Park.
History of the Church
The idea for Stanborough Park Church started a long time ago. Its first stone was placed on November 14, 1927. This happened in Stanborough Park, which was already an important place. Many other buildings were there, like the main office for the British Seventh-day Adventist churches, a food factory, a printing company, and a Bible school. There was also a college and a health center called a sanatorium.
A doctor from the health center, Dr. Rubel, really wanted the church to be built. The church was officially opened on July 22, 1928. The president of the British Union Conference, W. H. Meredith, led the special event.
Stanborough Park Church also helped start other churches nearby. It helped create the Rickmansworth church in 1974 and the St. Albans church in 1979. In 2001, a new part called the Stanborough Centre was added. This new building gave the church four more halls to use.
What Happens There?
Stanborough Park Church has many activities for people of all ages.
- Toy Service: Since 1961, the church has held a special "toy service." This tradition still happens today.
- Pathfinders: The Pathfinders club meets every other Sunday morning. They also meet on Saturday afternoons. This group is led by Florence Allen. Pathfinders is like a scouting club for young people.
- Pat's Sale: A very active member named Pat Walton organizes "Pat's Sale" a few times a year. All the money raised from these sales goes to help charities.
- Soup Run: Pat Walton also helps with a "Soup Run" every Friday. This means she helps provide soup to people who need it.
