Welcome to Derby Road Methodist Church

The church which is located around a mile south of Chesterfield town centre has a small congregation of people mainly from the local community.

Services to which all are welcome take place on Sunday mornings at 10:45am.

The Minister at Derby Road is Rev'd Richard Harris.

About the building

The Church replaced the original corrugated iron Church (the 'Tin Tabernacle') in 1927. Inside it has a light modern feel, thanks to a major refurbishment which has enabled the space to be used for different kinds of activities during the week. The hall next to the Church was opened in 1956, but is now a dental practice, which being located on Jawbones Hill, is the object of some local amusement!

Serving the Community

The Church building is used on several days each week for worship and community activities such as dancing classes, yoga and slimming world sessions. It is very much a building to be used by the community as well as a base for Christian witness in the neighbourhood. The Church has links with another denominational church, and a school in the neighbourhood.

A new Methodist Church initiative called 'New Places for New People' is active in the community. The project is led by Jonathan Hood who has made links within the community and has become a School Governor at Spire Infant School. Under the project the Church hosts a Tuesday after school 'Kids Club', activities for children in school holidays and a Toddlers Group.

As a caring community of Christians, members of the Church try to reach out to those who are lonely or in need of support. There is a Friendship Group which meets on the last Tuesday of the month and is open to all.

Church members are keen supporters of the Chesterfield Foodbank, and the church also supports charities with donations.

Find out more
Please contact the minister or use the contact form for enquiries about the church.