Countess Free Church, Ely

Countess Free Church Ely
Countess of Huntingdon Free Church Ely
Location Ely, Cambridgeshire
Country United Kingdom
Denomination Countess of Huntingdon Connexion
Website www.countessely.co.uk
History
Founded 1700's
Founder(s) Countess of Huntingdon
Clergy
Pastor(s) Karl Relton

The Countess Free Church is a church in the Cambridgeshire city of Ely.[1] Founded by the Countess of Huntingdon, the church is part of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion along with over 20 other churches.[2] They meet on a Sunday morning at 10.30am as well as activities and groups for people of all ages through the week, including a strong community focus by hosting various groups mid-week.[3] The church is located in Chapel Street, near Ely cathedral and the current pastor is Karl Relton.[4]

In 2007 one of the Elders was given a vision for a new church in the High Barns area of Ely. New Connexions Free Church was planted and is now an established church in its own right, meeting at Larkfields Community Centre.[5]

History

The Countess of Huntingdon Free Church Ely was founded in the 18th century by Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon. The church is part of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, a small protestant denomination.

Mission and vision

The members understand themselves as a church in mission across the city. With a tag-line of "Seeking to Worship, Seeking to Serve" the members who comprise the church have a clear emphasis on Christian discipleship and make community engagement a priority. The church functions as a baptist church, practising believers baptism and a congregational governance model.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Countess Free Church Ely". Countessely.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Countess Of Huntingdons Connexion". Cofhconnexion.org.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Countess Free Church Ely - Visit – Sundays". Countessely.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Countess Free Church Ely - Leadership Team". Countessely.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Glad you're visiting! - New Connexions Church". New Connexions Church. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Countess Free Church Ely - Who We Are – About Us". Countessely.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2018.

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