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.

A Very Happy Easter-time to everyone.

Easter is such a special time in the year and we hope you will all enjoy the celebrations whatever you may be doing.

On Easter Day we will have a special service of celebration which will include family communion and an Easter Egg Hunt for all young people, and us older ones as well. Who will be the first to eat their chocolate? We will look forward to 'giving thanks' to God for all that He has done. 'Jesus is risen!'

On April 12th we will celebrate with a Taize style Family worship. Taize can be a gentle way of 'being' and connecting with faith in a quiet, undemanding and meditative atmosphere. It is gentle with readings, prayers, and recognition of the mystery of life. We hope it will provide spiritual refreshment and deepen our faith. Everyone is welcome to come along and give yourself some time to pause and relax.

Please remember and pray for all that we are doing to share the love of God in our community. It's so exciting!

Have a good April 2026.

Paul Burson