Our origins
The history of the Ashby Christadelphian Church goes back well over 100 years. Its heritage is rooted in the wider Christadelphian movement, which began in the mid-19th century.
We are Bible-believing Christians who seek to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. Our faith is based solely on the message of the Bible.
The Christadelphian faith first developed in the 1840s in both the United Kingdom and America. By the early 1900s, local Christadelphian congregations (known as “ecclesias”) had been established in many towns and cities across the UK.
This included several in the East Midlands. Ashby-de-la-Zouch became home to one of these churches / ecclesias.
Establishing a Church in Ashby
The Ashby Christadelphian Church began with a small group of believers. They met in homes and rented halls. They shared a desire to worship God, understand the Bible more deeply, and live by its message.
Over time, the church family grew. In 1908, it established a permanent meeting place on Union Passage, just off South Street. This is where we still meet today.
For more than a century, the church has been part of the local community in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Generations of families have attended, and many friendships have been formed through a shared faith and commitment to Bible-based teaching.
Continuing the mission today
Throughout the history of the Ashby Christadelphian Church, it has remained committed to its core mission. This includes sharing the hope of the Gospel and encouraging faith in the return of Jesus Christ.
We also aim to support individuals and families in their spiritual journey. Our activities include Bible classes, youth programmes, and community coffee mornings. Through these, the Ashby church seeks to be a welcoming and active presence in the heart of Ashby.
Today, we continue to build on these strong foundations. Our focus remains on learning from the Bible and applying its message in everyday life. We aim to create a friendly and supportive environment where people of all ages can explore faith, ask questions, and grow in understanding.
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History of the Ashby Christadelphian Church