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The '''Protestant Truth Society''' ('''PTS''') is a Protestant religious organisation based in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. |
The '''Protestant Truth Society''' ('''PTS''') is a Protestant religious organisation based in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. |
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==History of the organization== |
==History of the organization== |
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It was founded by [[John Kensit]] in 1889, to protest against the influence of [[Roman Catholicism]] within the [[Church of England]] and the nation.<ref name= |
It was founded by [[John Kensit]] in 1889, to protest against the influence of [[Roman Catholicism]] within the [[Church of England]] and the nation.<ref name="Evangelical">{{cite web|url=http://www.evangelical-times.org/archive/item/1955/Historical/John-Kensit/|title=Contender or agitator?|publisher=Evangelical Times|author=Gordon Murray|date=March 2003|accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> |
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In 1898 it sent out the first band of "Wickliffe Preachers" to spread the message. To train the "Wickliffe Preachers", it established the Kensit Memorial Bible College in [[Finchley, United Kingdom|Finchley]] in 1905; this opened in 1908.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.protestant-truth.org/history.php|publisher=PTS|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Finchley: Protestant Nonconformity|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22510|work=[[Victoria County History]]|publisher=British History Online|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref> |
In 1898 it sent out the first band of "Wickliffe Preachers" to spread the message. To train the "Wickliffe Preachers", it established the Kensit Memorial Bible College in [[Finchley, United Kingdom|Finchley]] in 1905; this opened in 1908.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.protestant-truth.org/history.php|publisher=PTS|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Finchley: Protestant Nonconformity|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22510|work=[[Victoria County History]]|publisher=British History Online|accessdate=19 December 2013}}</ref> The buildings which replaced the original building in Finchley are now occupied by the [[London Seminary|London (Theological) Seminary]]. |
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===Contemporary activities=== |
===Contemporary activities=== |
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The PTS is still active and is based in [[Fleet Street]], London. It has organised protests against Catholic services at [[Hampton Court Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Protest planned today against Hampton Court Palace's first Catholic service|url=http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/14263306.Protest_planned_today_against_Hampton_Court_Palace_s_first_Catholic_service_in_almost_500_years/|publisher=Surrey Comet|accessdate=9 Feb 2016}}</ref> A bookstore in [[Fleet Street]] is a particular ministry maintained by the Society. |
The PTS is still active and is based in [[Fleet Street]], London. It stores the weapon used in the killing of [[John Kensit]], previously owned by [[F. E. Smith]].<ref name="Evangelical"/> It has organised protests against Catholic services at [[Hampton Court Palace]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Protest planned today against Hampton Court Palace's first Catholic service|date=9 February 2016 |url=http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/14263306.Protest_planned_today_against_Hampton_Court_Palace_s_first_Catholic_service_in_almost_500_years/|publisher=Surrey Comet|accessdate=9 Feb 2016}}</ref> A bookstore in [[Fleet Street]] is a particular ministry maintained by the Society. |
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==Officers== |
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==Current, prominent members== |
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The current chairman of PTS is the Reverend Dominic Stockford, Pastor of [[Christ Church, Teddington]]. |
The current chairman of PTS is the Reverend Dominic Stockford, Pastor of [[Christ Church, Teddington]]. The Society's current vice-chairman is Rev Edward Malcolm, pastor at [[St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Reading]]. |
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The Society's current vice-chairman is Rev Edward Malcolm, pastor at St Mary's, Castle Street, in Reading. |
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====Varied piety assessments of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor==== |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead#Formidable style & high-profile court cases]] |
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* [[Robert Anderson Jardine#An unprecedented marriage]] |
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* [[Alfred Blunt#Speech and abdication crisis]] |
* [[Alfred Blunt#Speech and abdication crisis]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 13 April 2024
The Protestant Truth Society (PTS) is a Protestant religious organisation based in London, United Kingdom.
History of the organization
[edit]It was founded by John Kensit in 1889, to protest against the influence of Roman Catholicism within the Church of England and the nation.[1]
In 1898 it sent out the first band of "Wickliffe Preachers" to spread the message. To train the "Wickliffe Preachers", it established the Kensit Memorial Bible College in Finchley in 1905; this opened in 1908.[2][3] The buildings which replaced the original building in Finchley are now occupied by the London (Theological) Seminary.
Contemporary activities
[edit]The PTS is still active and is based in Fleet Street, London. It stores the weapon used in the killing of John Kensit, previously owned by F. E. Smith.[1] It has organised protests against Catholic services at Hampton Court Palace.[4] A bookstore in Fleet Street is a particular ministry maintained by the Society.
Officers
[edit]The current chairman of PTS is the Reverend Dominic Stockford, Pastor of Christ Church, Teddington. The Society's current vice-chairman is Rev Edward Malcolm, pastor at St Mary's Church, Castle Street, Reading.
Past members
[edit]One noted member of PTS was the Rev Robert Anderson Jardine, who, in 1937, conducted the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield. As a result of this, Jardine was subsequently prevented from returning to his parish duties at Darlington, England. [5] and defended by PTS.[6]
See also
[edit]- F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead#Formidable style & high-profile court cases
- Robert Anderson Jardine#An unprecedented marriage
- Alfred Blunt#Speech and abdication crisis
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gordon Murray (March 2003). "Contender or agitator?". Evangelical Times. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ "History". PTS. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Finchley: Protestant Nonconformity". Victoria County History. British History Online. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Protest planned today against Hampton Court Palace's first Catholic service". Surrey Comet. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ "History". The New York Times. 6 July 1937.
- ^ "Gazette live". 28 April 2011.
External links
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