Knutsford Methodist Church has been opening its doors on Princess Street since 1864, and in the town for many years before that. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached in the open air in Knutsford in 1738, on the steps now preserved in front of the church.
Since then, the church has been a place of worship for the town, a place of welcome to all, and a centre for support to the local community. The church has continued to grow from those early years, welcoming people from all over the world, and sending many out across the world to help those in greatest need. Our vision is to be Christians who passionately share the love of God.
a. The early days
On 20th March 1738, the Rev. John Wesley preached for the first time in the town from the steps of…
b. The first chapel
The chapel was built at the lower end of the Market Place, near the "Moor".
c. The new chapel foundations
In 1860, some sixty four years after the opening of their first Chapel the Knutsford (Wesleyans) Methodists recognized that they…
d. The new chapel
The new Chapel in Princess Street was opened on 11th May, 1865 ... As originally built the tower carried a…
e. The chapel to the present day
The style of the Chapel is Early English Gothic, built to a rectangular floor plan... The chapel was originally designed…
KMC and Knutsford Royal May Day
KMC has a long tradition of supporting Knutsford Royal May Day, one of the great traditional street festivals of England.…
Memories of KMC (Eileen Podmore) part 3
Life at the Church was a very busy time and yes, by then, more people had started to call it…
Memories of KMC (Eileen Podmore), Part 2
My earliest memories of the Wesleyan Chapel on Princess Street ……………………………………………… From the Juniors I progressed to the Senior Department.…