Mapping Methodism – Ruan Minor Ebenezer Bible Christian Chapel
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Ruan Minor is a tiny village and former parish located on the Lizard peninsula. This profile of Ruan Minor Ebenezer Bible Christian Chapel has been compiled by Terry Moyle.
1970s sketch
1970s photograph
Built before 1840
Isolated location at the crossroads for routes to and from Lizard, Mullion, Ruan Major and Ruan Minor
First baptism March 1840
13 baptisms 1838-1900
Family names associated with baptisms at Ebenezer – Hosking, Bosustow, Harris, Boulden & Curnow
Families drawn from Ruan Minor, Ruan Major, Mullion and Lizard
1868 BC Preaching Plan – Sunday evening service & Monday evening meeting
1878 BC Preaching Plan – Sunday evening service & Wednesday evening meeting
1896 called Ebenezer Preaching House
March 1907 – Rev. G. Holmes of Coverack preached at Ruan Ebenezer BC Chapel on the occasion of the overseas and home missionary anniversary at both the afternoon and evening services.
October 1911 – Harvest Festival services held in the afternoon and evening followed by a public tea and service on Monday
April 1914 and April 1915 – music festival at Mullion UM Chapel with choirs from Mullion, Cury, Gunwalloe, Lizard, Ruan Minor and Ebenezer
1946 – Ebenezer Tea Treat with St. Martin Band. Mr. B. Squib, Sunday School Superintendent. Tea, sports and a band concert.
Closed 1972
Membership 15 at closure
Seating capacity 70
Sunday School attached
Cause failed
Joined Ruan Minor Methodist Chapel
Dwelling