188 Years of The Stanhill Methodist Church

Scripture Exam photo of young people from the Sunday School who won the North Lancashire District Cup in 1986 & 1987. Sarah, Robert, Karl, Adam (left to right)

During 1986 came the sad news that May Mc Myn had passed away. Another stalwart who dedicated her life to the church she loved. May continues to be missed so much. Another loss in 1987 was that of Wilfred Taylor aged 90. Wilf was a trustee for many years and as mentioned collected in the village on Sermons’ day for over 50 years – an achievement he was so rightly proud of. He too is sadly missed. So this brings us to 1987 – the end of the 150th Anniversary year of Stanhill Methodist Church. By this time Stanhill was part of the Accrington and Haslingden Circuit. Stanhill was much more Circuit minded, attending Circuit Services and events, such as Circuit Fayres, circuit overseas and home mission events, JMA Rallies, Easter Offering Services to name but a few.

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