Hebron Church, Long Ashton

Hebron 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 Keynsham to run the clubs. 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 1930's and 1940's, 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 1950's, 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

External links

• Church web site