Almondbury Methodist Church
200th Anniversary Celebrations
2016 saw the 200th anniversary of the opening of the first Methodist Chapel in Almondbury on the present site in Westgate. A second chapel stood at the corner of Westgate and Longcroft for many years but the churches amalgamated in 1960 and a new church was opened in 1968.
The Methodist Church has been an important part of the community in Almondbury throughout this period and many folk from the village joined us in our celebrations throughout 2016. Below is a list of special services and events which were part of our anniversary celebrations.
Special Services below were led by previous and present ministers:
Barn Dance with Pea and Pie Supper
Good Friday distribution of hot cross buns at locations in the village.
Old Time Music Hall
Anniversary Coffee Morning and Gift Day Exhibition of photos and other memorabilia
Mollicar Woods Whit Sunday Sing
Youth Fellowship (1996-2001) Reunion
Clifton & Lightcliffe Band Concert
Pantomime Celebration & Harvest Supper
Operation Christmas Shoebox Shoe boxes donated by Church members to Link2Hope charity.
Church Musical Weekend
Special Services held on a Sunday morning
Revd David Bidnell (minister 2008-13)
Revd Tim Francis (minister 2013-21)
Celebration of ordination: Preacher Revd Steve Santry
Revd Peter Whittaker (former Chair of District)
Recognition of Almondbury's tradition of Local (Lay) Preachers
Revd Philip Barnett (minister 1996-2001)
Revd Linda Bishop (minister 2007-08)
Revd Tim Francis (minister 2013-21)
Celebration of Baptism and Marriage
Revd Dr Barbara Glasson (Deputy Chair of District and Touchstone Team Leader)
Harvest Festival
Revd Dr Roger Walton (Chair of District and President-designate)
