150th church anniversary: Rooted

We plan to explore the history of Methodism in a 6 week course in May and in our open day on 6th June.  It's an exciting story but you can get a good taster here.

Meanwhile, it's safe to say that in Killamarsh we've always recognised that God's love is available for all and have been a community-based, justice-seeking church and that loves a good hymn! If you click on the picture you'll see some great pictures of Killamarsh MC throughout the years, which goes along the timeline below.

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