Horton Moravian Church has been in Little Horton, Bradford, since its foundation in 1838. The Moravian Church is an interesting Christian denomination because of its history, both local and international, community and missionary.
In the 18th century Count Zinzendorf, the German Prince and protector of the Moravian Church (or United Brotherhood) was invited to West Yorkshire by local preacher Benjamin Ingham. John Holmes, of Smith House Lightcliffe, opened his home to John Cennick, Zinzendorf and others who were called to the Moravian way of life. A school was set up here until the land at Fulneck was bought and the settlement was built. Preaching stations were set up all over West Yorkshire including at Chapel Fold in Wibsey and Paternoster Lane, Great Horton. From these it was decided to set up a Church in Little Horton and building began in 1838. As was customary, this church was built in an area where there was no other church in existence; All Saints, St Joseph’s and other chapels were planted after 1838. Since its inception the Horton Moravian Church has been at the heart of the community it served. Today the congregation would like to extend a welcome to those whose faith may be different or none at all so that they can learn something of the history and function of the building they pass every day.
Part of Heritage Open Days.
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