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department using the hall during the week. This was contrary to the covenants which the Bern Land
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in memory of Cecil Bonham at the end of 1911. There was a bell fund, and a fence fund (for one of the conditions on which the land was given was the construction of a substantial fence, which was to cost Fr. 5000). A fund was also established to buy a permanent house for the chaplain. Richard Pring,
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former deer-park outside the city walls was sold for redevelopment. The
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Outreach, prayer, study and pastoral care form other important parts of the ministry, as well as support the work of Christ through a charity and mission team. There is a Junior Church and an active Youth Group.
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