Primitive Methodist heritage

Primitive Methodism was a British revivalist Methodist movement whose heritage remains important in UK church history.

It began in 1807 around camp meetings, popular preaching, and mission among working communities, then merged into the Methodist Church in 1932.

It stressed conversion, holiness, accessible evangelism, lay participation, and practical mission.

Open-air preaching, lively hymnody, testimony, class meetings, and preaching services were characteristic historical practices.

Its denominations used connexionally organised circuits and conferences before union.