West End Methodism

by Brooks, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780955788840
• ISBN10: 0955788846
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: Northway Pubns

Summary

The rich history of this well-known Methodist church and the inner London area of Marylebone in which it is based are recalled, along with a high tradition of worship and music over two centuries, the excitement of building a magnificent new chapel, and the church's constantly developing efforts to support its inner-city constituency.Throughout its 200 year history, Hinde Street Church in London has been one of Britain's best-known Methodist churches, with a long tradition of great preaching and local community service. In the early years crowds flocked there to hear the foremost orators of the day. And thousands of children in the church's Sunday School were taught reading and writing skills before universal education was introduced.Alan Brooks' book tells of episodes of tragic internal strife, of personal sacrifice and of the devastation of war. But he also recalls a high tradition of public worship and music maintained over two centuries, the excitement of building a magnificent new chapel, and the church's constantly developing efforts to support its inner-city constituency. Fascinating details of Hinde Street's connections with many of Methodism's great leaders over two centuries are revealed, including its long-term relationship with Donald Soper and with the West London Mission whose ambitious social welfare outreach continues to this day.Alan Brooks has been a member at Hinde Street church for over 40 years and has filled various roles, including chairing the Church Property Committee. He had a career in Local Government with three London Councils and was a qualified Town Planner, though for most of that time he specialized in research. He is very grateful to Gillian, Rachel and Stephen for allowing him to retire early so that he could write the present book.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
The First Chapel at Hinde Street	p. 5
The Church and Marylebone	p. 20
Evangelism and Agitation 1810-52	p. 44
Revival and Challenges 1853-1913	p. 81
The New Chapel of 1887	p. 117
The Nature of the Church Community	p. 130
Two Wars and Consolidation 1914-45	p. 147
Hinde Street in the Modern Era	p. 166
Discipline and Devotion in the Class Meeting	p. 225
Ministering to Children	p. 238
The Worship Tradition	p. 275
The University of London Methodist Society	p. 297
Sunday Night Group	p. 330
Conclusion	p. 344
Notes	p. 351
Bibliography	p. 371
Ministers	p. 375
Summary of Property Works	p. 384
The Organ, Organists and Musical Directors	p. 386
Contributors to the Memories Project	p. 389
Presidents of Methsoc and SNG	p. 391
Societies Associated with Hinde Street to 1920	p. 393
Index	p. 395
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