150th church anniversary: Rooted

1703 John Wesley born Epworth, Lincolnshire, in

1728  He was ordained an Anglican minister

1738  His “spiritual awakening”

Rest of century open air preaching across the country Including…. 

1775 Non-conformists mentioned as present in Killamarsh.

1876 United Free Methodist Church opened on Kirkcroft lane.

1876 Land acquired by Primitive Methodists on Sheffield Rd and construction started .

1960s Discussions start to join the two village chapels with evening services rotated across the two sites. 

1976  The 2 chapels unite at Sheffield Rd. 

1988 - Additional activities required and extension and the official "stone laying" was performed by Sister Phyllis Thorne. 

1989  New sanctuary extension opened