Culcheth Methodist Church facts for kids
Culcheth Methodist Church is a friendly church located in the village of Culcheth, near Warrington, England. You can find it at the corner of Ellesmere Road and Burton Close, just a short walk from the village green. It's a place where people come together for worship and community activities.
How the Church Started
The church began in the 1950s. At that time, many new families were moving to Culcheth. This was because of the new Atomic Energy industry that opened nearby in Risley. Some Methodists from a village called Glazebury started meeting in homes for worship. Their church in Glazebury was much older. Over time, the Culcheth group grew bigger and bigger. Today, Culcheth Methodist Church is the largest Methodist church in its local area.
A Special Shape and an Old Bell
The main part of the church, where services are held, has a unique triangular shape. It looks a bit like a "Toblerone" chocolate bar! This church was the first modern church built in Culcheth since the English Reformation. Before this, the main Church of England and Roman Catholic churches for the area were located outside the village.
Culcheth Methodist Church used to be home to a very old bell. This bell came from Culcheth Hall chapel, which was a private chapel for the local squire's family. The bell was passed through other churches before finding a home at Culcheth Methodist Church for safekeeping. It was regularly rung to announce services and other church events.
However, in 2020, during a renovation to make the church foyer larger, the bell was removed. It is no longer hanging in the church.
See also
- Methodist Church of Great Britain
