East London Christian Library
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In Central Baptist Church, Walthamstow
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In July 2009, Jim Moore was left 17 boxes of Christian books by a friend who died
He decided to share them with other Christians as a Library
Central Baptist Church had a small Library, and agreed to let Jim add these books in and open to other Churches
Opened Sept 2009, with 1,000 books and 8 bookcases, in a corner of the Church
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» 3 years on, we have grown!» 4,700 books, in 35 bookcases» 4 areas of the church building» Staff team from: Central Baptist, Church Hill
Baptist, Emmanuel Christian Centre, Walthamstow. Woodford Evangelical Church, Ridgeway Church, Chingford; Grace Church, Hackney
» Website – www.christianlibrary.org.uk
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www.christianlibrary.org.uk
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»To encourage Christians to read good books»For the 'average' Christian, i.e. not a
'theological' library˃But has a lot of study books now
»An Inter-Church Library - publicised among 70 local churches »Accessible – open monthly, free,
refreshments, recommendations
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»Christian People˃Life stories, collected writings, etc.˃9 bookcases, over 1,500 books
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»Christian Living˃Organised in A-Z topics, from ‘Answers’ to
Youth work’˃11 bookcases, over 1,400 books
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»Bible Study˃Commentaries (Genesis to Revelation),
Concordances, Dictionaries, Bible study aids, etc.˃10 bookcases, with about 1,400 books
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»For Children, for Young People˃Novels, Bible Story books, etc.˃2 bookcases, about 200 books
»Christian History˃Churches, Denominations,
Missions, etc.˃3 bookcases, about 250 books
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East London Christian LibraryBased in: Central Baptist Church,
Walthamstow. E17 9Q» Open last Saturday of each month, 11am until 3pm» FREE borrowing, long loans, refreshments» Can open other times by appointment
See you soon!See you soon!
Jim Moore, Librarian