Christ Church in Warwick

The Christ Church in Warwick is a member of the Church of Scotland, established in 1719 as the first Presbyterian congregation in Bermuda.[1] It was served by Presbyterian minsters from the USA and Canada, until 1845, when it was affiliated with the Free Church of Scotland. In 1844 the congregation adopted the Christ's Church name later was shortened to Christ Church. A new church building was opened in 1845. Later the congregation become part of the United Free Church of Scotland and in 1929 the Church of Scotland, in 2001 it become a full member of the Scottish denomination, and in 2008 was a member of the Presbytery of Europe.[2] It has about 600 members, and affirms the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession.[3][4]

The church building located on Middle Road in Warwick.[5] Current pastor is Reverend Barry Dunsmore.[6]

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  1. ↑ http://www.christchurch.bm/about.html
  2. ↑ http://www.christchurch.bm/churchgovernment.html
  3. ↑ http://www.reformiert-online.net/adressen/detail.php?id=1261&lg=eng
  4. ↑ http://www.christchurch.bm/history.html
  5. ↑ http://www.christchurch.bm/location.html
  6. ↑ http://www.christchurch.bm/staff.html
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