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The '''New Park Street Chapel''' was a [[Reformed Baptist]] church in [[Southwark]] in [[London]] built in 1833. The fellowship began worshipping together in 1650. Its first pastor was William Rider, and many notable others have filled the position since, including [[Benjamin Keach]], [[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]], Dr. [[John Rippon]], and [[Charles Spurgeon|C. H. Spurgeon]]. The [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]] at [[Elephant and Castle]] still worships and holds to its historical principles under its present pastor, Dr. Peter Masters.
The '''New Park Street Chapel''' was a [[Reformed Baptist]] church in [[Southwark]] in [[London]] built in 1833. The fellowship began worshipping together in 1650. Its first pastor was William Rider, and many notable others have filled the position since, including [[Benjamin Keach]], [[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]], Dr. [[John Rippon]], and [[Charles Spurgeon|C. H. Spurgeon]]. In 1861, the church moved to [[Elephant and Castle]] and was renamed [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]].


==History==
==History==
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In 1720, [[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]] became pastor and served for 51 years. In 1773, Dr. [[John Rippon]] became pastor and served for 63 years. During these times, the church experienced great growth and became one of the largest congregations in the country. The congregation moved to New Park Street from the Baptist meeting-house in Carter Lane, [[Tooley Street]] in 1833. The New Park Street chapel could seat 1200 people.
In 1720, [[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]] became pastor and served for 51 years. In 1773, Dr. [[John Rippon]] became pastor and served for 63 years. During these times, the church experienced great growth and became one of the largest congregations in the country. The congregation moved to New Park Street from the Baptist meeting-house in Carter Lane, [[Tooley Street]] in 1833. The New Park Street chapel could seat 1200 people.


In 1854, the most famous of all the pastors at New Park Street started serving at the youthful age of 20. His name was Charles Haddon Spurgeon, and he quickly became the most popular British preacher of his day. The church soon became so full that services had to be held in hired halls such as the [[Surrey Music Hall]].
In 1854, [[Charles Haddon Spurgeon]] became pastor, and he quickly became the most popular British preacher of his day. The church soon became so full that services had to be held in hired halls such as the [[Surrey Music Hall]].


During Spurgeon's ministry, it was decided that the church should be expanded to accommodate the overflowing crowds who sat in window sills and lined up outside. In 1856 the expansion removed the wall behind the pulpit and allowed for about 200 more seats. As this was still not enough room the elders decided to move permanently to a larger premises. The location chosen was the Elephant & Castle, a very prominent location near the [[River Thames]] in [[South London]], partly because it was thought to be the site of the burning of the [[List of Protestant martyrs of the English Reformation|Southwark Martyr]]s. The church was finished in 1861 and dedicated on March 18.
During Spurgeon's ministry, it was decided that the church should be expanded to accommodate the overflowing crowds who sat in window sills and lined up outside. In 1856 the expansion removed the wall behind the pulpit and allowed for about 200 more seats. As this was still not enough room the elders decided to move permanently to a larger premises. The location chosen was the Elephant & Castle, a very prominent location near the [[River Thames]] in [[South London]], partly because it was thought to be the site of the burning of the [[List of Protestant martyrs of the English Reformation|Southwark Martyr]]s. The church was finished in 1861, renamed [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]], and dedicated on March 18.


==Pastors both past & present==
==Pastors both past & present==
[[Image:New Park Street 1889.jpg|thumb|410px|right|New Park Street Chapel after Spurgeon's expansion]]
[[Image:New Park Street 1889.jpg|thumb|410px|right|New Park Street Chapel after Spurgeon's expansion]]
*William Rider, c1653-c1665 (12 yrs)
*William Rider, c. 1653 – c. 1665 (12 yrs)
*[[Benjamin Keach]], 1668-1704 (36 yrs)
*[[Benjamin Keach]], 1668–1704 (36 yrs)
*Benjamin Stinton, 1704-1718 (14 yrs)
*Benjamin Stinton, 1704–18 (14 yrs)
*[[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]], 1720-1771 (51 yrs)
*[[John Gill (theologian)|Dr. John Gill]], 1720–71 (51 yrs)
*Dr. [[John Rippon]], 1773-1836 (63 years)
*Dr. [[John Rippon]], 1773–1836 (63 years)
*[[Joseph Angus]], 1837-1839 (2 yrs)
*[[Joseph Angus]], 1837–39 (2 yrs)
*James Smith, 1841-1850 (8 ½ yrs)
*James Smith, 1841–50 (8½ yrs)
*William Walters, 1851-1853 (2 yrs)
*William Walters, 1851–53 (2 yrs)
*[[Charles Spurgeon]], 1854-1892 (38 yrs)
*[[Charles Spurgeon]], 1854–92 (38 yrs)
*[[Arthur Tappan Pierson]] 1891-1893
*[[Arthur Tappan Pierson]] 1891–93
*[[Thomas Spurgeon]], 1893-1908 (15 yrs)
*[[Thomas Spurgeon]], 1893–1908 (15 yrs)
*[[Archibald G. Brown]], 1908-1911 (3 yrs)
*[[Archibald G. Brown]], 1908–11 (3 yrs)
*[[Amzi Dixon|Dr. Amzi Clarence Dixon]], 1911-1919 (8 years)
*[[Amzi Dixon|Dr. Amzi Clarence Dixon]], 1911–19 (8 years)
*Harry Tydeman Chilvers, 1919-1935 (15 ½ yrs)
*Harry Tydeman Chilvers, 1919–35 (15½ yrs)
*Dr. W Graham Scroggie, 1938-1943 (5 yrs)
*Dr. W Graham Scroggie, 1938–43 (5 yrs)
*W G Channon, 1944-1949 (5 yrs)
*W G Channon, 1944–49 (5 yrs)
*Gerald B Griffiths, 1951-1954 (3yrs)
*Gerald B Griffiths, 1951–54 (3 yrs)
*Eric W Hayden, 1956-1962 (6 yrs)
*Eric W Hayden, 1956–62 (6 yrs)
*Dennis Pascoe 1963-1969 (6 yrs)
*Dennis Pascoe 1963–69 (6 yrs)
*Dr. [[Peter Masters]], 1970–present
*Dr. [[Peter Masters]], 1970–present


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/ Metropolitan Tabernacle official site]
*[http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/ Metropolitan Tabernacle official site]
*[http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/?page=history History page on official site]
*[http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/?page=history History page on official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190124041603/http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/?page=history |date=24 January 2019 }}


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[[Category:Former buildings and structures in the London Borough of Southwark]]
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[[Category:Religious organizations established in the 1650s]]
[[Category:Protestant congregations established in the 17th century]]
[[Category:17th-century Protestant churches]]

Latest revision as of 18:39, 5 October 2024

New Park Street Chapel
New Park Street Chapel, ca. 1854
LocationSouthwark, London
CountryUnited Kingdom
DenominationReformed Baptist
Clergy
Minister(s)Peter Masters

The New Park Street Chapel was a Reformed Baptist church in Southwark in London built in 1833. The fellowship began worshipping together in 1650. Its first pastor was William Rider, and many notable others have filled the position since, including Benjamin Keach, Dr. John Gill, Dr. John Rippon, and C. H. Spurgeon. In 1861, the church moved to Elephant and Castle and was renamed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

History

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From 1650, when the English Parliament banned independent Christian organisations from meeting together, this congregation braved persecution until 1688, when the Baptists were once again allowed to worship in freedom. At this point, the group built their first chapel, in the Tower Bridge area.

In 1720, Dr. John Gill became pastor and served for 51 years. In 1773, Dr. John Rippon became pastor and served for 63 years. During these times, the church experienced great growth and became one of the largest congregations in the country. The congregation moved to New Park Street from the Baptist meeting-house in Carter Lane, Tooley Street in 1833. The New Park Street chapel could seat 1200 people.

In 1854, Charles Haddon Spurgeon became pastor, and he quickly became the most popular British preacher of his day. The church soon became so full that services had to be held in hired halls such as the Surrey Music Hall.

During Spurgeon's ministry, it was decided that the church should be expanded to accommodate the overflowing crowds who sat in window sills and lined up outside. In 1856 the expansion removed the wall behind the pulpit and allowed for about 200 more seats. As this was still not enough room the elders decided to move permanently to a larger premises. The location chosen was the Elephant & Castle, a very prominent location near the River Thames in South London, partly because it was thought to be the site of the burning of the Southwark Martyrs. The church was finished in 1861, renamed Metropolitan Tabernacle, and dedicated on March 18.

Pastors both past & present

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New Park Street Chapel after Spurgeon's expansion
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