Episode 2 of 3
Constitution of the Free Church
- When
- 18 May 1843
- Where
- General Assembly
Evangelical ministers withdrew from the General Assembly to form the Free Church, with Thomas Chalmers appointed as moderator.
The non-intrusionist movement culminated in the Disruption, where clergy withdrew from the general assembly. They constituted themselves as the Free Church of Scotland, with Thomas Chalmers serving as the moderator of this new body.
Sources
- Thomas Chalmers Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20
- Free Church of Scotland (1843–1900) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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