Christchurch is a Methodist-URC partnership church in Ilkley, open to everyone. Beyond its worship services, it serves as a vibrant community hub with a range of facilities and activities.
Community Cafe: The Community Outreach Café is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Located in the heart of Ilkley, it seats up to 72 guests indoors and out, providing a welcoming space for all.
Meeting Rooms & Venue Hire: The church offers a variety of rooms for hire, accommodating groups from 4 to 200 people. It’s a popular venue for local organisations, including choirs, U3A groups, and support groups.
For booking inquiries, you can call 07886 031194, email roombooking@christchurchilkley.org.uk or follow the booking process on their website.
Worship Services
- Thursdays, 10:30 am: Pause for Thought, a twenty-minute time of reflection.
- Sundays, 10:15 am: Preacher-Led Worship.
- 1st & 3rd Sundays, 3:30 pm: Messy Church, a creative and engaging service for families.
- 2nd Sundays, 4:00 pm: Smiles, a service designed to be accessible for families with children who have special needs.
Family Services & Activities: Christchurch offers a variety of groups and activities for families, including uniformed organisations. If you would like to talk to their Children’s, Youth and Families’ worker you can contact their Children’s, Youth and Families’ worker directly: more info here
Other Services: The church is also home to Dan’s Den Soft Play, which has its own dedicated website at www.dansdenilkley.com.
