Final service held for church

The Rev Prince Devanandan speaks to the congregation of the Wesley Methodist Church in Hillside Rd during the church’s final service yesterday.

Ownership of its buildings will be transferred to a new owner this Friday.

The church, its hall and early childhood centre have been closed because they are an earthquake risk.

The Wesley congregation will not continue at another venue; members will attend other Methodist churches.

The Wesley Methodist Church parish was established in the 1880s.