Waldensian Fellowship

Forging stronger links between the United Reformed Church and the Waldensian Church in Italy

Presidents: Dr Ruth Cowhig, Revd Eric Allen

Chair: Revd John Bremner

The Waldensian Church

The Waldensian Church is the oldest Protestant Church in Europe, originating in the conversion of Peter Waldo of Lyon around the year 1175. His followers lived a life of simple poverty, travelling two by two, preaching and bringing the Scriptures to the people. Their insistence on the right to preach the Gospel