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{{methodism}}The '''Independent Methodist Connexion''' is a British group of [[Nonconformism|Non-Conformist]] congregations that have their roots in the eighteenth century [[revivalism|revival]].▼
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The {{linktext|connexion}} is independent from the dominant Methodist denomination in Britain, and is not to be confused with the [[Fellowship of Independent Methodist Churches]], which is based in the same region.
==Origins==
Their first chapels came into being in the north-west of England and met together for the first time in 1806 at [[Manchester]]. Annual Meetings and exchange of preachers constituted the only tangible link between the churches for many years. Of the early leading figures, the most prominent was Peter Phillips of Warrington; he is generally regarded as the
Though some of the early congregations used the title Independent [[Methodism|Methodists]], there were many other names: for example, Free Gospel Church, Christian Lay Church, Christian Brethren, Gospel Pilgrims and Quaker Methodists. It was not until 1898 that the Annual Meeting finally chose the name Independent Methodist.
==Denominational
In addition to their Wesleyan heritage, [[Religious Society of Friends|Quaker]] influence was prevalent among some early Independent
The ‘independent’ or ‘congregational’ concept of government, whereby the local church is autonomous of a central body and responsible for its own affairs, also played a part in the formation of the denomination. During the
Today, though the denomination is smaller than it once was, many churches continue to have a vigorous witness in the communities where they are found. Often they are involved with other churches in local evangelistic work and some have sent out missionaries to serve overseas.
At
== See also ==
*[[Fellowship of Independent Methodist Churches]]
== References ==
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==Further reading==
*John A. Dolan (2005) "The Independent Methodists", James Clark & Co (The Lutterworth Press), 320pages, {{ISBN
==External link ==▼
* [http://www.imcgb.org.uk/ Independent Methodist Connexion's official website]▼
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220228221430/https://imchurches.org.uk/ Independent Methodist Connexion] (Archived Website)
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