A Bicentennial look-back at the extraordinary history of the Singapore Church

The first local Brethren Chapel at Bras Basah Road was built in 1866. Dr Benjamin Sheares, the second President of Singapore, was baptised at this church. It has since been relocated and is now called Bethesda Hall (Ang Mo Kio). Photo from http://bethesdadepotwalk.net, circa 1800s.

Intrigue. Torture. Loyalty. War and peace. The dramatic history of the Church in Singapore had it all. As we celebrate Singapore’s Bicentennial – 200 years since Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in 1819 – Salt&Light looks back at how our history and our faith are inextricably intertwined. 1819: Christianity sails in with Raffles Sir Stamford Raffles’ … Continue reading A Bicentennial look-back at the extraordinary history of the Singapore Church