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Clergy
at the Chapel by the River 1864-1892
American missionaries 1894-1900
W.G.Greenstock (Chaplain) 1900-1901
American Presbyterian missionaries 1901-1902
W.H.Robins (Chaplain) 1902-1903
American Presbyterian missionaries 1903-1905
H.de Courcy Blakeney (Chaplain) Chaplains
at 1905-1907
H.de Courcy Blakeney 1908-1920
Dr H.J.Hillyard 1920-1921
C.R.Simmons 1921
F.Dowland Ryan 1922-1932
C.R.Simmons 1932-1935
E.Edwards 1935-1940
C.W.Norwood 1940-1941
C.G.Eagling 1941-1945
Chaplain interned during the Second World War 1945-1946
British Army Chaplains 1946-1951
C.G.Eagling 1951-1955
W.H.Fowke 1955-1958
J.L.Gilmour 1958-1962
E.J.Pulman 1962-1963
Interregnum-Diocesan Clergy Vicars
at 1963-1966
J.E.Ironside 1966-1971
D. N.Bowers 1971-1973
P.D.Kingston 1973-1981
Canon John Taylor, O.B.E. 1982-1984
Ian Bull 1984-1986
Interregnum-John Morrett (Acting Vicar) 1986-1995
Canon Dr Monty Morris 1995-1997
Bruce McNab 1998-2004
Stephen Gabbott 2004-2005
Andrew Dircks 2005-2006
Stephen Gabbott (Interim Vicar) 2006- Peter Cook Thai
congregation 1991-2003
Gerald (Gerry) Khoo 2004- Yee Ching Wah |
The church is the place where the congregations gather together in
worship, the Bible is read, the Word of God is preached and the sacraments of
Holy Communion and Baptism are celebrated. It has been hallowed by constant worship for more than a century. May
all who enter it encounter the living God: in word and sacrament; in the
beauty of music and architecture; in the warmth of fellowship and the
strength of community; in the exposition of scripture and the depths of
prayer. The church is not a static building. New needs and different styles of
worship always require changes. Do not be surprised if what you see in church
differs from what is presented on this page. It will be different again
tomorrow. The church is entered through a porch formed by the base of the tower.
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INSCRIPTION ON A
BRASS PLATE ON THE WEST WALL “This Church was opened for Divine Service on the 30th April 1905. The
Protestant congregation in Bangkok was first formed in the year 1864.
Services were held in a small Church built on the East bank of the Menam on
land presented by His Majesty King Mongkut. The cost of erection was met by
public subscription, which the British Government supplemented by a grant
made upon the condition that the care and management of the Church should be
vested in the British Consul. In the year 1904, it was found necessary to build a larger Church in a
more suitable position. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn graciously presented
this site, and also permitted the sale of the land on which the first Church
stood. With the proceeds of the sale of the land and building this church was
erected. In the Deed of Gift His Majesty stipulated that the land should be used
only as a site for a Church open to all Protestant Christians, without
distinction of nationality or sect. The Church is controlled by a Committee elected annually by the
Community and is maintained entirely by voluntary contributions.” |
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1) The Bell 2) The Font
- is traditionally near the main entrance
door. 3)
Tablets to the south of the west door The brass plate bearing the inscription about the
establishment of the Church Memorials to Colonel V.H.Jacques, Katherine
S.B.Ames, and Dr Colin Britton 4)
Rose Window -
above the west door. 5) The Screen |
6)
Tablets to the north of the west door Brass
plate recording the presence of H.M Queen Elizabeth II at divine service in
1972 Memorials to Louis Thomas Gunnis Leonowens,
Arthur Arnold Porter, Henry Hooker and Frederick Henry Smiles Framed
poster explaining the significance of the
windows high up on the north and
south walls 7) Window – showing Jesus calming the storm 8)
Door - to an open
corridor leading to the Li Hall 9) The
Congregation |
10)
The Lectern 11) The Organ. 12) Communion Table 13)
The Choir -
Seating is provided for 24 choristers but some of it has been moved to make
more room in the body of the church 14)
Altar rails -
donated in 1956 as a memorial to Mr G.R.Brooks 15) Window - representing the appearance of Christ to Mary
Magdalene on the first Easter morning |
16) East Window - representing Christ crucified. A communion table (altar) stands beneath the East Window. 17) Window - “Let the little children come to me” 18)
Vestry 19)
The Pulpit - from
which sermons can be preached 20) Window - “Faith” |