Where to find us: Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7NB
Minister: Revd. Chris Holmes
01977 730400
christopher.holmes@methodist.org.uk
Sunday Service: 10.30 am
The first chapel in Ackworth was built in 1791 by John Nelson of Birdsall, the trusted stonemason preacher who did so much to found Methodism in these parts.
Ackworth church is an imposing building on Barnsley Road and was opened in 1859. The architect was Mr Wilson of Bath with local builders, Simpson and Wilson. In 1912 the 1959 building was severely damaged by fire and had to be reconstructed in 1913.
The mission of Ackworth Methodist Church is to promote love and unity within the Church family by way of prayer, worship and Bible study.
We recognise that, along with our Boys' Brigade, we have a responsibility to reach out into the community to promote the Christian faith through pastoral care and social outreach.
We continue to enhance our worship though meditation and music, encouraging a flexibility of style whilst respecting individual gifts in a spirit of unity and active participation.
Currently there are a variety of groups using the premises, not least of all those who witness to Christ in their activities and worship.
Mrs Iris Coop, Mr Christopher Tinker and Mr Ian Jessop are the stewards.
An active Boys' Brigade is run by Mr Colin Godridge.
Sunday: Morning Worship 10.30am
Monday: Coffee Mornings 10.30am – 12pm (with the exception of Bank Holidays)
Monday: Brownies 6 – 7:30pm
Tuesday: Art Group 2 – 4pm
Wednesday: Boy's Brigade (during term time)
- Anchors 5.30 – 6.30pm
- Juniors 6.30 – 7.30pm
- Company & Seniors 7.30 – 9pm
Thursday: Slimming World 9 – 10:15am
Village Gala, last Saturday in June each year.
Churches Together – Community singing including Service of Lights (November) and singing in the local supermarket car park Easter & Christmas.