About Derby Methodist Circuit

Within Methodism, churches are organised into groups, with Ministers and Preachers working as a team within the group of churches. The name ‘Circuit’ goes back to the roots of Methodism 250 years ago.

We are located in the East Midlands (UK).  Back in September 2009, we merged three circuits together to form the Derby Circuit. You can find us on Google maps.

More importantly, we are part of the UK Methodist Connexion which was originally founded by John Wesley. If you would like to know more about Methodism, why not follow this link which takes you to the UK Methodist Church web pages.

Our vision is ‘The people of God enabled to live out the mission of God‘

We aim to enable people to…

• Meet with God and meet with people (WORSHIP)

• Tell our story (PREACHING/EVANGELISM)

• Make the most of what we have (SHARING RESOURCES – practical and people)

• Serve our City, locality and neighbourhood (SERVICE)

• Have confidence in making courageous decisions

These statements were adopted by the Derby Circuit Meeting on 17th March 2016.

About John Wesley and Methodism in Derby

An exhibition, displayed at St. John’s Methodist Church Allestree, Derby, (June 2003) and in the Cathedral (November 2003), celebrated the birth of John Wesley and went on to highlight his life and the Methodist movement in the City of Derby.

An internet compilation was produced in response to visitor requests and can be found on the Derby Methodist History website. It covers Methodism in Derby to the present day and contains most of the information that was on display covering the four centuries

• Introduction,
• 1700’s The life and times of John Wesley,
• 1800’s  The divisions and growth of Methodism,
• 1900’s  Reunion and consolidation,
• 2000’s Modern times

The local element is confined mainly to Derby City. However, it includes those churches that are outside of the City but still remain in a Derby circuit and some county related information.

This compilation contains extracts from the following books – ‘A charge to Keep’ by Frank Baker published by Epworth Press in 1954, ‘A History of Free Churches in Derby’ by BAM Alger published in 1901, ‘Historic Tablets of the New Room’ and John Wesley’s Journals.

Paul Wright, Alan Tudor and Joan Sidaway made written contributions and along with my photographs the majority of the exhibition has been reasonably represented.

Colin Hinds 25 February 2016 (Updated 6 July 2017)