"The Revd. James Wonnacott, of Morley, near Leeds, commenced his ministry on December 2nd, 1860, and began to draw large congregations by his able and eloquent preaching." During his ministry, land adjoining the church was acquired and the church building itself was demolished and replaced with the present church. Most of it stands on the old site, but part on the new ground. Originally, the church was built to accommodate 650 worshippers. During Mr. Wonnacott's ministry, the Church Roll records the admission of 92 persons.

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