History of Staplehurst Free Church

The History of
Staplehurst Free Church

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	Staplehurst Free Church began in 1969 when a group of like-minded Christians began meeting in homes throughout the village. As this group grew, so came the need to own a meeting hall. The first church building was purchased in 1975 and was situated in front of Tall Tree Lodge - the home of Robert and Marion Taylor. Robert, at that time was the leader of the fellowship. Over time the congregation continued to grow and by 1989 it became necessary to purchase a larger building. We bought a hall that was originally built in 1925 and had served for many years as the Village Hall. We have gradually altered and improved this site, to suit our needs. Occasionally we stretch the facilities to the limit and we now have permission to demolish the old building and build a new one. As yet we do not have the funds to complete this building but in the mean time we have moved out of the old building and are meeting in various locations around the village. Our congregation is now a vibrant group of approximately 90 adults and 30-40 young people and since 2000 we have employed a full time pastor.
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16/05/2009

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