I would not like to think how many times I have gone past this church while driving though Wallingford. You cannot miss where it stands in St Martins Square. The church come about thanks to John Wesley visiting the two to preach on four occasions. It was built in 1873 and is still in use today. This was the first time I got to visit the church and look inside and also the first Methodist church I have been to
This is how it looked in 2008, The church is on the left, the building on the right was a library but now is owned by the church and is used as a hall
I did ask it it was OK to get some photos and was very impressed with ho wit looked inside. This is the first Methodist church I have been in and I could see right away it had been reordered, the old pews being removed and replaced by chairs
I was also show up to the gallery where you got a view of the whole church
Zooming in to the altar
A cross is above the altar where you would see an east window in other churches
A more modern altar replaced what was there originally
On one wall you can see this commemoration of the church being founded
On the opposite side you find memorials to members of the congregation
The one which stands out is to Pastor W.G. Ellis
Nearby a window which has been painted giving the impression of stained glass
From the lectern a view towards the back of the church and the gallery
A collage of the window and flowers
It's very nice!
ReplyDeleteThe inside is very typical of Methodist churches in America, Billy. Not ornate, but simple in its beauty. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThat is whet I liked about it, simple
DeleteI like the simplicity of a Methodist church building. Have a good week Bill.
ReplyDeleteI did as well, enjoy your week as well
DeleteI haven't been inside a methodist church but the simplicity of this church is lovely. I do like the window painted to resemble stained glass.
ReplyDeleteI missed out on another a few years ago when I walked past it, there was a coffee morning going on and I wished I had gone in
DeleteSame here...I like the simpliciity of the Church. Most Methodist Churches I've visited or are usually not elaborate. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI've seen churches over there but never been in them
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DeleteSuch splendid buildings and great snapshots. Thanks for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
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