Our History
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Formby United Reformed Church came into being on Sunday 22nd September 1881. Known as the Formby Congregational Church, it held its first service at the Grapes Hotel, in Formby.
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From the obvious public support and interest, a permanent Church building was urgently required. A plot of land, on Liverpool Road, was leased from Mr Weld Blundell. A memorial stone was laid on 6th October 1882. The building was opened shortly after, with furniture and fittings donated and gifted from Members and friends.
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In 1888 a 'corrugated iron' church in Wood Green, London was acquired after demolition, transported North and re-erected in Formby on the plot of the current building.
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In 1934 it was decided to build a new Church on the current plot.
The Opening and Dedication of the new Congregational Church Building was held on 2nd July, 1938.
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In 1972, the name of the Church was changed to the Formby United Reformed Church on amalgamation of the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches across the country.
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In 2013, the church became a member of the Southport and Formby Team Ministry together with 5 other churches. (Now 4 other churches.)
