Alderney Methodist Church

Alderney

Part of Bailiwick of Guernsey Methodist Circuit

Standout

239-year heritage (1787)

Story

Methodism brought to Alderney in 1787 by Adam Clarke; current building opened 1852; used by German occupying forces during WWII; nearly closed in 1983 when membership fell to 8; one of the first churches to have a website and ran a cyber-cafe in its school hall (inferred from the source page)

Alderney Methodist Church is a friendly and lively church situated on the third largest of the Channel Islands. Methodism first came to Alderney in 1787 and there has been a presence ever since. The church is run by a church council and served by two church stewards, Penny Ash and Ian Carter. The church community numbers about 30 people and usually has about 20 people at church on a Sunday. —

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Specialises in3

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Church & parish hall hire

Church and parish hall hire for events, meetings and functions.

From their website

Church hall administrator (inferred from the source page)

Quick facts

Established
1787 · 239 years
Facilities
Accessible Entrance, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restroom

People2

  • Penny Ash — Church Steward
  • Ian Carter — Church Steward

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Sunday worship
  • Communion (4th Sunday) (inferred from the source page)
  • Weddings (inferred from the source page)
  • Funerals (inferred from the source page)
  • Ecumenical Prayer Group (Tuesday) (inferred from the source page)
  • Bible Study (Wednesday)

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Church hall fully accessible to wheelchair users with accessible WC and nappy changing facilities

Hours

Mon
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thu
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Last checked 15 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Social
Address
Butes Road, Alderney, GY9 3UN

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Alderney Methodist Church.

  • 1983—Nearly closed due to falling membership · Membership fell to 8 people.

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