Events 2025
16th February - Songs of Praise 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Hymns and sacred songs old and new - including requests! Come and join in, enjoy singing in this beautiful building. Choose your favourite song for everyone to sing. There will be time to reflect on memories, Methodist heritage and days gone by at Mount Zion. Our interpretation boards will be on display. The service will be led by the Reverend Tony Morling. All welcome.
September - Heritage Open Day 10.30am - 3.00pm
The Mount Zion Heritage Open Day will will include our 'Told By the Dial' volunteers, children from two local primary schools, who will help tell 'stories in stone', the 'CalderTales' told by the Chapel and grounds. We are delighted that the day will also feature a Calderdale themed fun colouring 'club', with local artist Roger Davies (as seen on TV!).
Heritage Talks
A new Autumn Series of talks, presented by local historian David Glover, with some focus on Mount Zion. Who was murdered and then buried at Mount Zion? Why was Mount Zion sympathetic to the Chartist cause? Come along and find out more!
24th September 7.00pm - 8.00pm
August 1842 - The People Versus the Establishment
In August 1842, people power brought the mills of Halifax to a total standstill - this was ‘The Great Strike.’ How and why did this extraordinary situation arise? What did Plug-drawing involve, and what was the input of local Chartists? Soldiers were attacked at Salterhebble, innocent citizens were assaulted by troopers, some being killed. David attempts to explain the confusion…
29th October 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Some Calderdale Murders 1858 - 1957
From the Wadsworth Moor murder of 1858, through to the tragic killing of Emily Pye in Gibbet Street, Halifax, in 1957; looking at six different tragedies, and how they were investigated. Who was Bethel Parkinson? Why was the vicar of Todmorden attacked? Who was found dead at Shroggs Tip? Which Southowram choirmaster was killed by a burglar?
We are asking for donations £4.00 per person (£3.00 unwaged), to include tea and biscuits after David's presentation. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Chapel. Tickets will be available online shortly.
28th September (TBC) - Community Harvest Festival 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm
18th October Roger Davies in Concert
7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
An evening with local singer, songwriter Roger Davies. Roger will be performing in the Chapel. There will be tea and coffee and a non-alcoholic bar in the cottage. All proceeds towards the upkeep of the Chapel. Tickets will be available online shortly.
6th December - The Santa Blake Experience
Advance notice the Santa Blake, charity and community event will once again take place at Mount Zion. This event is always very popular. Any queries please contact 'Santa' direct. The organiser's Facebook page may be reached by clicking on this link Santa Blake.
14th December - Annual Christmas Service, Carols and Readings 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm.
Our popular community carol concert returns, this year led by the Reverend Tony Morling. Come and start your Christmas at Mount Zion. Make sure the date is in your diary!
Events 2024
April 21st - Open Day and Anniversary 11.00 am to 5.00 pm
'From Wesley to the World Wide Web'
A special day to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of John Wesley first visiting and preaching at Mount Zion. Pop up exhibition of samples from the Methodist Tapestries Collection; Methodist history and the campaign for social justice. Special service 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm.
June 25th - Halifax Antiquarian Society Evening
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. A talk about the history of Mount Zion, the Kilhamites and the New Connexion movement, followed by as chance to explore the Chapel and burial ground. The Antiquarian's website may be visited by following this link Halifax Antiquarians
September 14th and 15th Heritage Open Days 2024
This year's theme is: Routes - Networks - Connexions
Come and explore Mount Zion Heritage Chapel and grounds. The Chapel and burial ground will be open to the public on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th September 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. Talks and refreshments. All welcome! For more details please follow this link: Connexions - Heritage Open Days 2024
September 22nd - Community Harvest Festival.
Come and celebrate the gathering of the harvest, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm on the 22nd September. Led by the Reverend Tony Morling. All welcome!
7th December - Community Christmas Event
SOLD OUT!
7th December 10.30 am - 4.30 pm, we are hosting a community and charity event for all the family. Come and meet Santa Blake.
This event has proved amazingly popular. Any queries please contact 'Santa' direct. The organisers' Facebook page may be reached by clicking on this link Santa Blake.
15th December - Community Christmas Carol Service
We would love you to join us for a family friendly service of traditional carols and readings on Sunday 15th December at 3.00 pm. This will be led by the Reverend Colin Sherwood. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be on offer in the cottage after the service.