Hall Street Methodist Church Llanelli

Hall Street Methodist Church, Llanelli

Hall Street is a landmark church with a very significant history. It is a Grade 11 listed building, "designed as an elaborate Gothic chapel by an architect said to have led the Wesleyan church into the path of the Gothic Revival" (P.Holden, present Architect leading the proposed redevelopment).

The first phase of construction was completed in 1856 and was designed by James Wilson, architect of Bath. The second phase (1870) of Transepts and Alter apse are attributed to James Wilson but may have been carried out by his son, also an architect who married into the 'Buckley' Family. Rev. James Buckley combined his clerical calling with the founding of the famous Buckley Breweries.

The tower and spire were designed by local architect W. Griffiths, and were completed in 1896.

Within the nave, Wilson has created a wonderful baronial hall framed by ranks of braced scissor trusses supported on moulded timber brackets.

The church is used for weekly services, including funerals and is in demand for weddings and baptisms. There is a prayer group that meets monthly, a weekly fellowship meeting and other ad hoc events. Sunday services have a breadth of worship style.

There is a hall at the side of the church, which is used constantly throughout the week for meetings and community activities, including art classes, quilting classes, drumming, silk painting, mens’ working party, and Cor Curiad Ladies Choir.

The church is fortunate in having an excellent childrens' and youth leadership team -there is a Sunday Club, CHAT group for teenagers, and a Junior and Senior Youth Club. All are welcome.

Combining the need to preserve this wonderful church, to bring it up to the Disability Act requirements, and to build on our community work, we have employed an Architect who has prepared plans for redevelopment. The first phase of this development, the roof renovation, was made possible by raising £250,000 through fundraising by the members and external grants.

A new and exciting phase in the church's history is underway, and we pray that the journey, though a complicated one, will be successful. Much will depend of course on funding; the church has been very hard at work fundraising, but additional grant aid will be required for our ambitious scheme.

You will find Hall Street Methodist church to be friendly and welcoming. Do come and see us.

SERVICES:

Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am (with Sunday Club for children) at Hall St

Evening Worship 6pm at Victoria Rd Church

ACTIVITIES:

ALPHA COURSE is run periodically.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP - every Wednesday at 2.15pm in the Church

POWERHOUSE (prayer group) - 1st Monday of every month 7-8pm in the Church.

CHAT GROUP - Youth House Group meets fortnightly on Sunday evenings 7.15pm. Please call for venue.

MENS’ WORKING PARTY – every Tuesday at 9.00am in the Church

YOUTH GROUP - Fridays through school term. Juniors age 5-10 from 6.00-7.15pm and Seniors age 11-16 from 7.30-9.00pm in the Church Hall

SUNDAY CLUB - informal Sunday worship for babies, toddlers and children of all ages at 10.30am in the Church Hall

HALL STREET HAND JIVES PUPPET GROUP – please call for details

The Church also has a very active singing and music group that meets and performs throughout the year – please call for details

For more information about our Churches in Llanelli and the activities that take place there please contact the Minister Revd Ian Waugh on 01554 772474.

Llanelli & Carmarthen Circuit - Hall Street, Llanelli
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Hall Street Church, Llanelli Find us The BIG CHALLENGE fundraising! Contact us: Superintendant Minister: Revd Ian Waugh Contact by email	Hall Street Methodist Church, Llanelli (for Victoria Rd Click Here) Hall Street is a landmark church with a very significant history. It is a Grade 11 listed building, "designed as an elaborate Gothic chapel by an architect said to have led the Wesleyan church into the path of the Gothic Revival" (P.Holden, present Architect leading the proposed redevelopment). The first phase of construction was completed in 1856 and was designed by James Wilson, architect of Bath. The second phase (1870) of Transepts and Alter apse are attributed to James Wilson but may have been carried out by his son, also an architect who married into the 'Buckley' Family. Rev. James Buckley combined his clerical calling with the founding of the famous Buckley Breweries. The tower and spire were designed by local architect W. Griffiths, and were completed in 1896. Within the nave, Wilson has created a wonderful baronial hall framed by ranks of braced scissor trusses supported on moulded timber brackets. The church is used for weekly services, including funerals and is in demand for weddings and baptisms. There is a prayer group that meets monthly, a weekly fellowship meeting and other ad hoc events. Sunday services have a breadth of worship style. There is a hall at the side of the church, which is used constantly throughout the week for meetings and community activities, including art classes, quilting classes, drumming, silk painting, mens’ working party, and Cor Curiad Ladies Choir. The church is fortunate in having an excellent childrens' and youth leadership team -there is a Sunday Club, CHAT group for teenagers, and a Junior and Senior Youth Club. All are welcome. Combining the need to preserve this wonderful church, to bring it up to the Disability Act requirements, and to build on our community work, we have employed an Architect who has prepared plans for redevelopment. The first phase of this development, the roof renovation, was made possible by raising £250,000 through fundraising by the members and external grants. A new and exciting phase in the church's history is underway, and we pray that the journey, though a complicated one, will be successful. Much will depend of course on funding; the church has been very hard at work fundraising, but additional grant aid will be required for our ambitious scheme. You will find Hall Street Methodist church to be friendly and welcoming. Do come and see us. SERVICES: Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am (with Sunday Club for children) at Hall St Evening Worship 6pm at Victoria Rd Church ACTIVITIES: ALPHA COURSE is run periodically. LADIES FELLOWSHIP - every Wednesday at 2.15pm in the Church POWERHOUSE (prayer group) - 1st Monday of every month 7-8pm in the Church. CHAT GROUP - Youth House Group meets fortnightly on Sunday evenings 7.15pm. Please call for venue. MENS’ WORKING PARTY – every Tuesday at 9.00am in the Church YOUTH GROUP - Fridays through school term. Juniors age 5-10 from 6.00-7.15pm and Seniors age 11-16 from 7.30-9.00pm in the Church Hall SUNDAY CLUB - informal Sunday worship for babies, toddlers and children of all ages at 10.30am in the Church Hall HALL STREET HAND JIVES PUPPET GROUP – please call for details The Church also has a very active singing and music group that meets and performs throughout the year – please call for details For more information about our Churches in Llanelli and the activities that take place there please contact the Minister Revd Ian Waugh on 01554 772474.

Llanelli & Carmarthen Circuit - Hall Street, Llanelli

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