Methodist Church Congleton Circuit -- background on Methodists, Methodist Circuits and Congleton


	About the Circuit A Circuit is a grouping of churches that, in days gone by, Methodist preachers would visit on horseback These preachers would literally 'go round' all the churches of the circuit The Congleton circuit today includes ten churches and chapels in and around Congleton and a team of ministers and preachers

About Methodists Methodists are a mainstream Christian denomination founded by John Wesley in the 18^th century 'Methodist' was originally just a nickname given to Wesley's followers Methodists are associated with good fellowship and good singing

	About Congleton Congleton Circuit is in south-east Cheshire, England It is centred on the old market town of Congleton The circuit extends for about 4 miles (6.5 km) around the town