United Reformed Church, Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids United Reformed Church |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | United Reformed Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Street, Somerset, England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Samuel Pollard |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1855 |
The United Reformed Church in Street, England, is a special church building. It was first known as the Congregational Chapel. A person named Samuel Pollard designed it, and it was built between 1854 and 1855.
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History of the Church
How Worship Started in Street
People in Street began to worship independently way back in 1798. At first, they used just a small part of a house for their services. Later, in 1852, a new group of worshippers formed. They held their Sunday services at the Temperance Hall. Ministers from nearby towns like Taunton and Bristol often led these services.
Building a New Church
The group officially became a church on 3 September 1853. Soon, the Temperance Hall became too small for the growing number of people attending. So, the community started raising money to build their own chapel. A piece of land was kindly given by Messrs C. & J. Clark. Samuel Pollard, the architect from Taunton, then drew up plans for a chapel big enough to seat 400 people.
Construction and Opening
Mr. Samuel Petvin from Street was chosen to be the builder. The first stone of the chapel was laid on 8 August 1854 by Mr. Thomas Simpson from Manchester. The chapel cost about £500 to build, which was a lot of money back then! It officially opened for services on 29 May 1855. Two ministers from Taunton, Rev. H. Addiscott and Rev. H. Quick, gave sermons on the opening day. When it opened, about £120 of the building cost still needed to be raised.
Later Additions and Changes
The church continued to grow and change over the years. In 1866, a schoolroom was added to the building. Then, in 1874, the chapel was made larger and got new seating. The schoolroom was later rebuilt in 1885, costing £600. New opening services for the rebuilt schoolroom were held on 1 March 1885.
The Church Today
Today, the church is still active and is part of the Mid Somerset URC Group. It continues to serve its community in Street.
