Hebron Church, Long Ashton
| Hebron Church | |
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| Location | Long Ashton, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder(s) | Ernest Dyer |
Hebron Church is an evangelical church in Long Ashton, North Somerset, near Bristol in England, was first founded in 1934 by Ernest Dyer.[1]
The church arose out of a Sunday school and youth club by Mr Dyer, who cycled weekly from the Somerdale Factory in Keynsham to run the clubs.[2] Mr Dyer lived above the Church until his death in the late 1960s. His sister continued living there until her subsequent death. The living rooms have now been adapted to use as a Sunday school.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Dr Vernon Charley, who developed the blackcurrant drink Ribena whilst at the Long Ashton Research Station, was the organist and an Elder of the Church. During the 1950s, Roger T Forster, founder of Ichthus Christian Fellowship was a regular preacher whilst doing National Service with the RAF.
The Church continues to thrive in its children and youth work, with regular groups for all ages, and an annual Holiday Club during the summer holidays. In February 2008, Robin Schaefer was appointed as the Church's first paid pastor. Whilst an independent evangelical Church, the make up covers all Christian denominations in its membership.
References
- ^ Poole, Ruth. "Long Ashton". Bath and Avon Family History Society. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "Successful open day attracts Hebron members past and present". Somerset Live. 23 October 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2016.