Trinity Methodist Church - Shifnal, Shropshire - Methodist Churches on Waymarking.com

When a society of Methodists began to meet in Shifnal is unknown, but there must have been a society within a short time of Wesley's death. They must have been fairly well established when they decided to build a Chapel, and the first deed drawn up to settle Methodist property in Shifnal is dated 24th June 1815.

On April 23rd 1816, one of the Trustees - Thomas Coggan registered the premises "as a place of Religious Worship (used) by an assembly of congregation of Protestants". A certificate of registration still existing, was issued on behalf of The Rt Reverend the Lord Bishop of Lichfield, by his deputy registrar William Mott.
So began the organised life of the Methodist Church in Shifnal. The register of Baptisms was begun in 1838.
The original property had all been replaced by 1836.

Trinity Methodist Church - The present building
Methodism grew and prospered. By the year 1879 application was made for permission to sell the old premises and build new ones on a site already purchased, on which stood a cottage to be altered and extended 'to be used for a Minister's house'.
The memorial stones of the new building were laid on 21st October 1879 and Trinity Methodist Church was duly opened on 29th September 1880. The year 1912 saw the installation of the pipe organ an exceedingly fine instrument.
In 1952 it was agreed to carry out extensive work on the building.
In 1999 a complete refurbishment of the Church has taken place (removal of pews) and interior decoration.. The refurbishing scheme still continues. The vision is to have modern and suitable premises for the needs of the Church and the community.

Active church?: Yes Year Built: 21st October 1879 Service times: Sundays 10.30am (Worship and Sunday School) Website: [Web Link]

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