The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Leicester
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Leicester stands as one of the city's most elegant Gothic churches, featuring a striking high spire, granite porches, and intricate stone decorations. Originally built in 1876 as the Victoria Road Baptist Church, the building later transitioned into a Seventh-day Adventist place of worship, becoming a well-recognized landmark in Leicester’s Southfields District.
Today, the Leicester Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at the corner of London Road and University Road, serves as a dynamic hub for worship and community engagement. The congregation gathers for Bible Study at 9:45 AM every Saturday, followed by the main service at 11:15 AM. Midweek prayer meetings are also held every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
Under the leadership of Pastor Michael Baker, the church fosters a welcoming environment for spiritual growth and service. Youth programs, including the Pathfinder Club, provide children with enriching activities that support their personal and spiritual development.
Beyond its religious significance, the church’s 19th-century Gothic architecture continues to captivate visitors and locals alike. Whether attending a service or simply admiring the historic structure, the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Leicester remains an important part of the city's religious and architectural heritage.
Today, the Leicester Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at the corner of London Road and University Road, serves as a dynamic hub for worship and community engagement. The congregation gathers for Bible Study at 9:45 AM every Saturday, followed by the main service at 11:15 AM. Midweek prayer meetings are also held every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
Under the leadership of Pastor Michael Baker, the church fosters a welcoming environment for spiritual growth and service. Youth programs, including the Pathfinder Club, provide children with enriching activities that support their personal and spiritual development.
Beyond its religious significance, the church’s 19th-century Gothic architecture continues to captivate visitors and locals alike. Whether attending a service or simply admiring the historic structure, the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Leicester remains an important part of the city's religious and architectural heritage.
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Sight Name: The Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sight Location: Leicester, England (See walking tours in Leicester)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Leicester, England (See walking tours in Leicester)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Leicester, England
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Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England, whose history goes back almost two millennia. The Romans arrived in the area around 47 AD, during their conquest of southern Britain. Following the Saxon invasion, Leicester was then captured by Danish Vikings, in the 9th century.
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