Libanus Chapel, Aberaman

It was founded in the very early days of Aberaman as an industrial settlement, on land donated by Crawshay Bailey.

(In contrast to the Baptists and Independents these decisions were taken centrally, a feature that can be traced back to the secession from the established church.)

[4] It was soon rumoured that some of the deacons were seeking to be rid of the minister in order to replace him with the Independent Labour Party activist George Bibbings, who was a candidate for the ministry.

[5] A long-running dispute transpired, with the church split into two factions who clashed openly and even at times lapsed into physical violence.

[4] The majority of the members, in contrast to the deacons, were said to support the minister, while women among the congregation were accused of behaving like suffragettes.