Church of the Week
Llandudno, Gwynedd
Victorian Methodists created a special fund which helped build our Church of the Week, St John’s Methodist Church in Llandudno, Conwy. As tourism within the UK became more popular, the Watering Places Fund was set up with the aim of raising money to build or improve Wesleyan Methodist chapels at popular destinations. The fund helped build 24 new chapels, including St John’s in 1866. While Llandudno is still a popular tourist destination, the needs of the people there have shifted over the years. A local community consultation revealed that what Llandudno really needs right now is a mid-sized event space – and St John’s could be the answer. But the team at the church were facing a huge hurdle, with urgent repairs needed to the tower and spire. On the recommendation of the National Churches Trust, last year St John’s Methodist church were awarded a £50,000 Large Grant from the Jane Hodge Foundation, as well as a Cherish grant towards project development. “For generations, St John’s has been a place where people come to be inspired,” shares Rev’d Dr James Garnett, Minister at St John’s Church. “Our current aim is to secure the future of this inspiring building, not just by securing its tower and spire, but by increasing access to the building for community groups and audiences alike.”
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