Congregationalism was founded in England in the late 16th and 17th centuries. It emphasises the right and responsibility of each properly organised congregation to determine its own affairs, without having to submit these decisions to the judgment of any higher human authority, and as such it eliminated bishops and synods. Each individual church is regarded as independent and autonomous.
On this page we shall be sharing resources connected to the history of Congregationalism, as well as resources around the place of Congregationalism in the 21st Century. 

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​Tapton Hill Congregational Church: What is Congregationalism? - A great place to begin is this webpage from one of our churches in Sheffield. A simple step through from the early beginnings, the Biblical mandate, right up to the new beginnings of today.

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Congregationalism – where its origins lie and what keeps it going? - Want to think of two titans of modern day Congregationalism ... then think no further than John Clements and Colin Price. This excellent piece comes from the Old Meeting House Congregational Church website. Well worth a read.

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The Transformation of Congregationalism 1900-2000 - A wonderful book by Alan Argent. One reviewer stated: "Argent's book will define studies of English Congregationalism for decades to come and it is unlikely that it will ever be superseded. He brings to life some of the great personalities who dominated Congregationalism during the 20th century.and explores the issues faced by the denomination during a century of profound change."

Available from the Congregational Federation offices as well as most reputable booksellers. 

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