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Paignton
(Palace Avenue) Methodist Church
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QUO VADIS?One hundred years ago the brothers watched their Polsham chapel being dismantled. The rest of the town must have raised a few eyebrows when they saw it being rebuilt on the former cabbage patch. The achievements of all those who have followed, are causes for celebration. As the story unfolded, it became obvious that this was not a band of insular people. They took their Faith and Christian principles into the workplace. The same is true today. Just as the buildings are part of the integral design of the avenue, so these people are to be found in the integral life of Paignton. This book has become a facet of the history of the town. The landscape, the lifestyle and the forms of worship have changed, almost beyond recognition. Matthew Henry Churchward of Winner Street would be surprised to see the carpet, the facilities for the disabled, take part in a Sunday fire drill, receive a cup of coffee after service, or be called on by a Pastoral Visitor. Less than ten families live within a half mile radius of the church. Less than ten families have three generations worshipping there. Most of the hilltop, bungalow dwellers have come to the town to retire. The members number 234, with a greater number of adherents. A large proportion of the worshippers have lived in Paignton for less than twenty years. The congregations fluctuate with the seasons. Worship is stimulated by the presence of visitors, many of whom come from the (Methodist) Park Hotel. The Church Council is ever vigilant to the changing needs of the people. According to Isaiah, the Lord said - Forget the former things, While never allowing the pioneers to be
forgotten, while ever trying to emulate their dedication, the 'people called
Methodists' face the future with confidence. They still have [Copyright © Sylvia Tancock 1990]
MINISTERS APPOINTED BY THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
TO PAIGNTON (PALACE AVENUE) METHODIST CHURCH
If you have
enjoyed reading these pages and would like to obtain a copy of the book
'Something to Sing About' - Click here Click here to read a history of Southfield Chapel - the oldest non-conformist place of worship in Paignton Click here to read a history of the Methodist Church in Torquay [ Previous page ] |
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