Description: We are a historic chapel situated on the edge of the Peak District, close to Buxton, Glossop and Stockport. It is a caring and forward looking church which worships and witnesses within the local rural community, and its resident commuters.
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Menu HOME OUR LOCALITY look inside our people ABOUT US beliefs notable Events Home group Church life Activities World Church Resources History Brief history Archive material Welcome to St John's Built in 1782, our Grade 2 listed village Chapel is one of the oldest Methodist Churches in the world still in use as a place of worship. It is very much a living church with a small, caring congregation, forming part of the High Peak Partnership of churches in the Manchester and Stockport Methodist District. There
We take a full part in Partnership and village life, and welcome anyone to join us, regularly or occasionally. A range of activities are offered. For example, we run an annual shoe box appeal, and have been a collecting point for clothing, toiletries etc. for the "Hope for Refugees" project. All are welcome, and resources are available within the church for children to use as appropriate during services. Social distancing and mask wearing are acceptable but not required. All can be comfortably seated. The H
Website Update June 2023.