Boylestone
UK Postcode: DE6 5AA
The Church
Historically, the site of the present rural chapel played an important part in the formation of Primitive Methodism. Evangelised in 1810 by Mary Dunnell, who stayed at Heathy Close, it was the first Primitive Methodist Chapel (built in 1811) in Derbyshire. Hugh Bourne and William Clowes, the two founders of the Movement, regularly visited this chapel in the first half of the 19th century. Boylestone also had the first Primitive Methodist Sunday School. Today, Boylestone Methodist Church has modern facilities including a school room.
The congregation is widely known for the warmth of its welcome and its
friendliness. A number of members are involved in the village activities in both Cubley and
Boylestone, and are active in raising money for areas of concern worldwide, for instance,
supporting work in Belarus.
Regular Activities
Sunday Worship takes place each Sunday at 11am. Coffee is served before the Service.
The Boylestone Singers meet regularly on Wednesdays in the Church at 7.30pm. The Singers welcome anyone interested in singing regularly and prospective members should contact Mr Paul Rimmer on +44 1335 330545.
Special Events
Divine Worship is held every Good Friday at 7.30pm.
On Spring Bank Holiday Sunday and August Bank Holiday Sunday at 8:00pm, a Singalong is held in Church.
On the 1st Monday in December at 7:30pm, an Action for Children Evening takes place at the Church.
Coffee Evenings are also held regularly.
All are welcome at these activities.
Ecumenical Actvities
There is close liason with the local Anglicans especially through the Boylestone Singers.
For more information about any of these events, please contact Mr Paul Rimmer on +44 (0) 1335 330545.