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Whalley Methodist Church

Whalley Methodist Church, King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SN

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Doors open Saturday 13th September from 10am to 3pm, displaying various aspects of our Methodist Heritage in this village, highlighting this year, the Charles Wesley hymns that have been sung in this chapel for many generations

Whalley Methodist is unusual in having three important stained glass windows, each being memorial windows. The largest is a three-light lancet window depicting John and Charles Wesley, dating from about 1880 (see image). This window was paid for by church members as a memorial to former members. Sited opposite each other on the side walls are two single windows, one depicting Saint Francis, the other, the virgin Mary - this is unusual, if not unique, in a Methodist church. They were designed by Veronica Whall, an eminent craftswoman of the 20th century. Leaflets with further details of the church and windows will be available.

A special focus this year will be the hymns of Charles Wesley, a significant part of Methodist tradition, and which have been sung in this chapel for many generations. Our organist will be playing some of those hymns throughout the day.

There will be a Family Area in one of the church rooms, with soft play, tabletop toys, a floor Jenga, etc. Teas, coffee, and a light lunch will be available too.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
10am - 3pm

Location & directions

Whalley Methodist Church, King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9SN

Contact on day:
Christine Moss
Telephone number:
+447926287836

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

We will be open from 10.00 - 15.00, during which time we will be serving tea and coffee, and light lunch. Just beyond the church is the historic Whalley parish church, and also 14th C Whalley Abbey,

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