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Congregational, Independent, Pentecostal Church |
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According to an old letter in the Church records, the idea for a new church in Pocklington was started in 1788 when the Rev. Watkins preached on the Market Place. The Congregational Church building on the current site was first built in 1808 and had a facelift in 1879, at a cost of £1,000. Attached was a house for the minister, and behind was a cemetery, long since closed. |
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The 1879 date above the central window, must have appeared later |
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Today the building is used by the Pentecostal Church
(c) Alan Cartwright
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Our work commenced in 1788 when the Rev. Watkins preached on the Market Place. A William Collinson offered a room near Tute Hill for the continuation of the services, the work grew and prospered under God and the present Church Building was commenced in 1807 & finished 1808. It has since been thoroughly renovated. The Church has done noble work for God & his Kingdom during its 140 years existence. Many of the leading men of the town have been counted among its members and numbers of others have been influenced for Christ & his Kingdom. This year we are celebrating the anniversary for the last time on July 18th & 22nd. On Wed. 18th the Rev. W. J. McAdam, M.A. & the Rev. Prof. Price, M.A., B.D., will address us. We are anxious to make these services a great success. The proceeds are for the Church Funds. In addition to our small endowments grant from the County Union we have to raise about £125 to meet the expenses of the fear, & on this occasion we hope to raise at least £30. If we can do this we hope with the aid of a Sale of Work in Nov. to meet the years demands.
Some of the friends are giving 10/- others 5/- & others less according to their means. None are asked to give more than they can, but if we give as God has blessed us we shall have no difficulty in raising the amount required.
Will you help us?
Yours Sincerely
J. Archer Minister
F. Steel, Treasurer, Tyne Villa, Garths End, Pocklington, York.
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An undated letter in the possession of the Pocklington Local History Group, giving some information about the church's early history. The letter was quite faded and has been digitally enhanced. |
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