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The Meeting at St Andrew's Church
- When
- 18 May 1843
- Where
- George Street
On 18 May 1843, ministers and elders gathered in Edinburgh to formally constitute the Free Church, marking the official start of the schism.
David Welsh led 121 ministers and 73 elders to the Church of St Andrew in George Street, Edinburgh. This gathering served as the foundational moment for the new denomination, following the parliamentary rejection of the church's claims earlier in the year.
Sources
- Disruption of 1843 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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