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Our Church's History
Before 1869
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Some time between 1614 and 1626, the first congregation of Baptist Christians began to gather in Coventry, probably under the leadership of Rev Helwys.
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25 August 1822 - William Jarvis held the first General Baptist meeting in a room in Bell Court, a brewery yard in Much Park Street, and by 1823, a church was formed.
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24 April 1825 - They opened St. Mary’s Mission chapel in Whitefriars Lane able to seat 300.
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In 1851, classrooms and a gallery were added increasing the capacity to 500.
Our Building
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