Beacon Community Church was formed in 2011, by the merging of two Wesleyan Reform churches; Slackside, Wibsey and Central Avenue, Little Horton, Bradford. The Worship Hall is built on the premises that was once Slackside Church.
Our aim is to provide God’s word through worship, communion, Bible studies, family friendly activities, and unwavering pastoral support to the congregation and wider Wibsey community. The church also offers weddings, funerals and dedications.
We also welcome community activities led by church members or those affiliated to them.
Our History
From a simple house, to a Worship hall at the centre of the community
1830
Methodist Society Class and Sunday School formed at a house on Beacon Road
1832
First Sunday School built
1851
Joined Wesleyan Reform Union
1865
New Chapel opened
1981
Chapel demolished due to dry rot and worship moved to Old School
2011
Beacon Community Church was formed by the merging of Slackside Church, Wibsey and Central Avenue church, Little Horton, Bradford on the premises of the former.
2012
First website launched and revamped in 2018
2015
A new Worship hall was opened.
2016
Pastor Paul Brown and his wife Claire joined. New programme of activities introduced.
2023
Newly refurbished Community Centre opens.
Meet the Team
The church would not be able to operate without the support of some amazing people. Meet those that are involved in the day to day running of Beacon Community Church below.
Officials
Pastor –
Treasurer – John Sucksmith
Secretary – Michelle Norton
Children and Young Peoples Coordinators
Ann Goodwin
Michelle Norton
Pastoral Care Team
Ann Goodwin
Lynne Oldroyd
Alan Oldroyd
Maureen Scott
