Enfield Circuit The London District
History of Goffs Oak Methodist Church
Other churches in this Circuit:	The Methodists in Goffs Oak were originally thought of as dissenters. This was back in the days when Goffs Oak was still a village and the population was estimated to be less than 600. John King arrived on the scene in 1851 from Rede in Suffolk and became our local hero, being a fervent pioneer in the building of the church. He served as a trustee for 53 years, dying at the ripe old age of 98. The first chapel, built in 1868, was big enough to seat 100 people. It was described as being built of 'unpretentious brick and slate' and the interior as being 'severely functional', but then what would one expect of 'Primitive Methodists' from which we evolved? The chapel stood firm until the 1950s, when a building boom in housing made it feasible to extend the premises. A dual-purpose hall was built on adjacent land in 1957; this was used for worship.		The old chapel remained and was utilised mainly for youth work until two prefabs eventually replaced it. The present church was consecrated in 1977 - built on the site of the old chapel. Of course the church is so much more than the buildings. The community of faith has diligently worked to meet the changing needs of the local community over the years. There is a real sense of warmth and generosity in the welcome that is to be found here. The buildings have played a large part in the housing of various groups and have therefore given a focal point to village life. The numbers attending for Sunday Worship may have dwindled a little, but there is no shortfall in real growth which can be witnessed in the commitment to prayer, service and pastoral outreach which exemplifies the life of our church.
Bush Hill Park
Edmonton
Goffs Oak
Grange Park
Oakwood
Ordnance Road
Ponders End
Southgate
St John's Enfield
Trinity Enfield
Winchmore Hill
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