FOREST TOWN CHURCHES
St Alban's Parish Church (Anglican) - Priest in Charge Rev. Philip Stead
On the 5th November 1910 the foundation stone for this church was laid by the Duke of Portland of Welbeck Abbey, and dedicated on the 2nd July 1911 by the Bishop of Southwell. The church is built of Bulwell stone with Weldon stone dressings.
INCUBANTS OF ST. ALBAN'S.
2002-2004 Rev Jan Dewhirst (Curate Part Time SSM)
St Patrick's (Catholic) Church - Father ?
The first Catholic Church was established in Forest Town in the late 1950's on Clipstone Road West.
Forest Town Trinity Methodist - Rev. Bob Jones
This red brick and stone was built and opened in 1905, as the Primitive Methodist Chapel at a cost of around £650. It stands well back from the road on Clipstone Road West, (across from the Catholic Church).
Calvary Chapel - Pastor Bryce Heard
Meeting held in Kingsway Hall, Forest Town.
St David's Mission Church - Anglican (Closed)
This wood and corrugated iron Church was built on the corner of Old Mill Lane and Clipstone Road (West) in 1905. It was lit by oil lamps, had wooden chairs and a small organ.
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (Closed)
The Wesleyan 'Tin Chapel' situated on Clipstone Road West was opened around 1910 and served the community until it was sold c1953. It later became the Catholic Church.
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