Illingworth Methodist Church is a
growing church which according to the minister "has always
had a very strong beating heart" and remains keyed into the
neighbouring community.
Dramatic change, in the shape of new housing developments, accompanies
massive changes made by the church during three or more years.
Gone is the awe-inspiring presence of the huge, square Victorian
building which stood as a powerful landmark on the hills. Various
revisions of schemes had come and gone over nine years.
In its place Illingworth Moor now has the hall, converted at a
cost of about £500,000, into a multi-purpose, warm and welcoming
church where everyone can feel at home. The worship place reminds
people of the colour and greatness of God although its proximity
to the secondhand shop and the starkness of the cross taken from
the wood of the old building is part of the "earthiness" about
Illingworth Moor.
Former Minister, Rev Lisa Quarmby, said: "The style of our
new building has made such a difference because it is multi-purpose
and it is a physically warm place. No one feels uncomfortable when
coming into the church. We kept the cross simple, plain and
ordinary because the cross was not polished up and made comfortable
for Jesus. The cross symbolises what God did for us. I think people
can understand that earthiness because it is where they are as
well."
The building has disabled access and toilet facilities, and a loop
system for hearing aid users.
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE 10.30 am - 11.30 pm
Parade Service first Sunday each month
Junior Church included in all Services except Parade
'MESSY CHURCH'
First Friday of the month term time
3:30-5:30pm. A craft and activity afternoon for Primary and Junior
aged children.
20/20 VISION SERVICE 11.40 am - 12 noon
First Friday each month
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
By appointment
GOOD AS NEW SHOP
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.00 am - 4.00
pm
Friday lunches served at 12 noon followed by Bingo at 1.45 pm
Thursday Eve 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm during summer months
The Good as New shop started from a modest
amount of jumble 8 years ago and has gone from strength to strength.
To date the shop has raised over £100k for the church and
provides the community with cheap clean clothing and toys, books
and videos, even furniture - through commitment to recycling as
much as possible from the local area to the local area. You can
come in any time the shop is open for a brew and a chat, stay as
long as you like in a friendly atmosphere.
BOYS'
BRIGADE Monday Evening
Anchor Boys 5-7 years 5.45 pm - 7.30 pm
Junior Section 8-10 years 6.30 pm - 8.15 pm
Company Section 11-18 years 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP
First Tuesday of the month 2.30 pm Guest speakers and visits, open to both men and women
CARERS & TODDLERS GROUP Monday 9.30am - 11.30am. Lay Worker Paula Prosser has got lots of fun ideas up
her sleeve! So come along and join the fun!
HYMNS & HERS Practice every Thursday 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm A small (!) singing group formed 5 years ago, we get together
to worship God through modern and not-so-modern music. You don't
need to be an accomplished singer, just enjoy the music. H&H
have toured as far as Boothtown, Ebenezer, Hull and Grimsby and
have supported Graham Kendrick in his world tour of the Halifax
Civic Theatre!
MESSY CHURCH some Fridays, 3.20pm-5pm
CREDIT UNION with St Malachy's Every Friday from 11 am Want to save as little as 50p a week? This helps to get
you into the savings habit. If you have problems with big money
institutions, the Credit Union can help you start from where you
are right now.
SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES
Several evenings per week, for times and details see our website
www.illingworthmoor.org.uk
YOUTH GROUP Year 7 and upwards, 4th Sunday in month 6:30-8pm
HOUSE GROUPS - various times throughout the month.
BOYS'
BRIGADE Monday Evening 
GIRLS'
BRIGADE 
HYMNS & HERS