Monkhill Chapel
A warm welcome is extended to you to join our small but friendly congregation at our weekly services.
Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am in the Chapel lasting about an hour followed by refreshments in the adjoining schoolroom (Occasional service of Holy Communion).
Brunch with Us every second Sunday starting at 10.30am in the Schoolroom (Bacon rolls with tea or coffee followed by informal worship in a relaxed, friendly and warm atmosphere. We invite you to join us irrespective of whether you come to more formal services or not- You are most welcome.
Keep an eye on our Notice-board outside the Church for up-to-date information and for monthly and other events planned.
Minister: Revd Nigel Rogers
Church Stewards: Lynne Graham 01228 576585 and Kathleen Bowron 01228 575010
Lunch with Us
Join us for a hot two-course lunch with tea/coffee in the schoolroom on the last Thursday of each month. Doors open at 12 noon. Lunch served at 12.30 prompt. Open to all. No set charge - donations to Chapel funds. No booking required.
No Lunch with Us in November but the December Lunch is on the first Thursday in December and is a Christmas Lunch.
Transport can be provided.
Home delivery service available for elderly or infirm residents with in Beaumont Pariah. Enquire on 01228 571010 or 576585
OUR CALLING
As a member of the Methodist Church we are called to:
• Worship within the local Church including regular sharing in Holy Communion and through personal prayer
• Learning & Caring through Bible study and meeting for fellowship so that we may grow in faith and support others in
their discipleship
• Service by being a good neighbour in the community, challenging injustice and using our resources to support the
Church in its mission in the world
• Evangelism through working out our faith in daily life and sharing Christ with others
History of the Chapel
The Carlisle (Wesleyan) Circuit Schedule Book for 1838 shows that there was a 7-member Methodist society at Burgh-by-Sands. Services were held mainly in members’ houses and led by local preachers and occasionally travelling preachers from Carlisle. By 1841 the society was known as Burgh & Kirkandrews, and by 1846 became known simply as Kirkandrews. By 1851 the membership had increased to 17. Encouraged by this increase it was felt that a permanent chapel should be built. By 28 October 1853 the land in Monkhill was obtained for the sum of £5. On 20 May 1858 the foundation stones were laid and the Chapel was opened later in the year. The name was changed from Kirkandrews to Monkhill. No photographs or drawings of this Chapel have survived but from various accounts it was a simple building enclosed by a stone wall and seating for 75 worshippers.
This building ultimately became too small and by August 1903, a gift had already been made of a site adjoining the present Chapel and it was decided to build a new chapel at a cost of £700. It was planned that the new Chapel would seat 120 worshippers with an adjoining schoolroom, a vestry and storeroom. The foundation stones of the new Chapel and schoolroom were laid on 19 May 1904 The event was well recorded in the local press.