The church building was erected during 1870 and 1871 as a Christian Mission and dedicated by William Booth in 1871. William Booth is better known as General Booth of the Salvation Army, which he later founded. His wife, Catherine, laid the foundation stone on Thursday, July 6th, 1871.

The church became a United Methodist Chapel in 1907 and on the occasion of the Methodist Union in 1932 three branches of the Methodist Church, the Wesleyan, the Primitive and the United joined to become one church denomination.

In 1958 the Church was extensively renovated. In 1979 a hall and kitchen were added and this was fully modernised in 2013. The hall is now a popular venue for many church and village activities.

Our programme over the next two months looks good: On 5th July 2026 we will celebrate the 155th Anniversary/Birthday of our Church. Do come along to join in with this special occasion when we will 'give thanks to God'. There will also be birthday cake and coffee after the service! It's so good that the Methodist Church has been a part of Ninfield life for all these years.

Summer Fun Clubs ... See details above for two special clubs. We look forward to all the excitement of another 'Laser Tag' Holiday club and then a 'Teddy Bears Picnic and Trail' for all young people.

Alexandra Park Service ... We are all invited to this Circuit Service outdoor celebration on 23rd August 2026 at the Bandstand at Alexandra Park, Hastings. Should be great.

Have a good summer.

Paul
Paul Burson