James’ Methodist Chapel was, until 1984, the oldest remaining place of worship in Pensnett; the Parish Church of St. Mark being consecrated in 1849. Demolition began in November 1983 and the new church was opened in September 1984 by Mr and Mrs E L Adams, life long members of St. The original Sunday School (or Worton Memorial Schoolroom as it was known) was sold to Grinnell Homes in 1994. It was s
ubsequently dismantled and many of the materials and internal furnishings sold. The surrounding land and care taker’s house were redeveloped. The new Church Hall was built by Neil Grinnell Homes. A foundation stone was laid in 1995 and sited to the left of the main entrance. The inscription reads, ‘To God Be The Glory’. The official opening was carried out by the Mayor of Dudley in September 1995.
