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Towards the end of
the 19th century when the mission work started in Seoni and after
a few were converted to Christianity the work of establishing a
worship place was started. The Seoni Church (in front of the
petrol pump) was constructed in1860 by the British Government and
belonged to the Church of England. It is a small but beautiful
building built by using black stones having random joinery. The
architecture is unique and easily attracts the attention of
passers by. It is surrounded by a boundary wall. The bell tower,
the Gothic arches and the sloppy roof give elegance to the
building. The church is used by a small congregation which is
actively involved in involvement of non Christians.
The other Church was
built in 1876 with the contribution of the local congregation.
Till 1970 when the church of North India was formed the worship
and sacraments were conducted strictly as per the Bible nothing
outside of it was permitted, only Psalms were sung. No Christmas
and Easter were observed. All this was based on sound biblical
principles. However times have changed and the mode of worship
also has undergone change through the old sprit continues to be a
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