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Category: Church History

The writings in this section relate to the history of the Two by Two Church and its founder, William Irvine.

This Church was started around the turn of the 20th century in Ireland by a Scotsman named William Irvine in Ireland. In 1904, many workers sailed to other parts of the English speaking world, and the church expanded. As one of their preachers (aka workers) stated: “Ireland is the only country where workers weren’t imported but rather exported!”

Many 2×2 church followers are not aware of how and when their Church really started. Many were taught and believe their ministry began when Jesus sent out His 12 disciples on “the shores of Galilee” in Matthew 10 in the first century. Many have never heard of and know nothing about William Irvine, the actual twentieth century founder.

Since information regarding the relatively short history of the 2×2 Church and facts surrounding its founder, William Irvine, have surfaced in books and on the internet, many followers have left Church and continue to do so.

Narrative by Edward Cooney, 1947

Written at the time of … Read More …

Church History, Early Workers

Account by Goodhand Pattison

Account of the Early DaysAlso … Read More …

Church History, Early Workers

Newspaper Articles about 2x2s

News about 2×2 Church posted … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Church History

Rules for Canadian 2x2s prior to 1960

I was born in Prince … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Candid Observations, Church History, Writings

Should the Friends and Workers Maintain a Record of Their History?

The early church certainly kept … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Candid Observations, Church History, Writings

Is the 2×2 Church Unique?

Twelve Similarities to Other Churches … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Candid Observations, Church History, Have Questions?, Questions, Writings

Fact Sheet about the Church without a Name

Also Known As: The Truth, … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Candid Observations, Church History, Writings

Hymns Old and New

Who Wrote the Hymns in … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Bible Topics, Church History, Writings

Finding Out about William Irvine (Analogy)

I have been giving this … Read More …

Analogies, Church History, William Irvine, Writings

Parker, Doug ~ Transcript Part 1

Bellevue, Washington, June 9, 1995 … Read More …

2x2 Sect History, Author Accounts, Church History, Why We Left

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