Horsecastle Chapel

Horsecastle Chapel is an independent evangelical church on Horsecastle Farm Road in Yatton, North Somerset, England.
As an independent church, it is self-governing and does not belong to any denomination. It is governed by elected male elders. There is a membership, for which adherence to the beliefs of the church is required. Legally the church has trustees and is a registered charity. Funding is from contributions by members. Doctrinally the church is Protestant, reformed (Calvinistic), baptist (practising adult baptism) and non-charismatic.
Historically, the congregation was affiliated with the Open Brethren movement. It met in a building on the corner of Horsecastle Close and Wemberham Crescent, which has since been converted into a residential building. Some meetings were "open meetings" at which members of the congregation could contribute. At others, visiting speakers were invited. There was a monthly communion service (known as the Lord's Supper, or Breaking of Bread). During the 1970s, membership increased and a pastor (Peter E. Cresswell) was called to provide teaching and leadership. The present building was constructed during approximately the period 1985 to 1994.

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