Barrington Gospel Hall, NJ

Barrington Gospel Hall in Camden Co., New Jersey is an open brethren assembly that was founded in 1912, primarily by Gustav Adolph Eisele (b. 1879 Philadelphia, PA - d. 1967 Camden, NJ) who was employed as a toolmaker of gas mantels. Thru 1922, the assembly was known as the New Barrington Gospel Hall.

In 1926, a USCoRB census was taken indicated that there were 31 in fellowship (13 men, 18 women) including 3 S.S. teachers, presiding over 20 children (for a total of 51). The Hall was valued at $2,500, and privately owned (with $490 in annual expenses), and $400 (over $7,000 in 2023) was additionally spent towards the Lord's work that year.

One can learn more about who they are today at BGH's website. This assembly also has a YouTube

Locations

  • 2nd & Kingston Aves. +1922-1927+
  • 14 Barrington Ave. ?-present

Early Correspondents

  • Gustav Adolph Eisele 1912+
  • Samuel Hocking +1922-1941+
  • William James Scott +1962+

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