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A HIDDEN GEM   

In 1662, the Rev. Henry Pendlebury of Holcombe, together with nearly two thousand other Church of England clergy, was ejected from his parish under the Act of Uniformity, because he could not, in all conscience, accept the Book of Common Prayer. For over twenty-five years, Rev. Pendlebury continued to preach wherever he could, in secret and illegally, and even in the open air. So began dissenting non-conformist worship of English Presbyterianism to Unitarianism in Bury. The first church was built in 1719. The bell from that chapel is now on display.

 For Heritage Weekend, on Friday September 7th and Saturday September 8th, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m; we will offer tours of the church, both inside and out. The graveyard has been replaced by pleasant gardens, although historical memories still linger there. Inside, an unusual interior contains a sculpture of "The People Praising", by Liz Mulchineck. Memorabilia includes a beautifully-illuminated liturgical Service Book, complied in the 1800’s by five sisters, aged 14 and upwards.

Bury Football Club was originally formed from the Bury Unitarian and Bury Wesleyan Football Clubs, in 1885. 

This congregation, whilst valuing its history and its past, has not allowed time to stand still; church-life is vibrant; our aim is to continue to thrive for years to come! Come and explore our building and our history with us.

A special Heritage Service will be held, on Sunday, September 9th, at 11.15 a.m.

For more information contact: Betty Kenyon 07702 489 469

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