The Pateley Bridge Methodist Mission Area is based in the heart of the beautiful Nidderdale area and comprises 5 churches - Wath, Pateley Bridge, Glasshouses, Darley and Summerbridge.
Methodism has always been strong in Nidderdale, with many families having their roots in the Methodist Chapels which proliferated in the late 19th century. Today our churches reach out into the community, working with old, young and everyone in between! More information about church activities is on the individual church pages and contact information for each church appears below.
The Mission Area Minister from September 2025 is Rev Shaun Swithenbank.
The Mission Area produces a regular free magazine and a copy can be obtained from any of the churches, at Nidderdale Plus in Pateley Bridge, or by emailing your request to summerbridgechurch@gmail.com
Wath Methodist Church
Contact: Bernice Dingwall 01423 711576
Pateley Bridge Methodist Church
Contact: David Cooper 07851430829
Glasshouses Methodist Church (Broadbelt Hall)
Contact: Jackie Drake 01423 711278
Darley Methodist Church
Contact: Sandra Bradley 01423 780640
Website: darleymethodistchurch.org.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/232717908225739
Summerbridge Methodist Church
Contact: Rose Gosling 07839996506
Email: summerbridgechurch@gmail.com
Website: summerbridgechurch.org
Facebook: facebook.com/summerbridgemethodistchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/summerbridgechurch/
Twitter: twitter.com/SummerbridgeMC