As in other Cornish towns and villages Methodism is the predominant
Christian denomination. Prior to the 1980s Penzance had six Methodist churches,
but this number has now been reduced to two, Chapel Street and High Street.
There are Methodist churches in most of the surrounding villages including
Newlyn's Trinity Methodist which operates The Centre, a busy multi-use church and community facility.
Penzance is also home to a Salvation Army citadel, a Roman Catholic church, two
Church of England parish churches (formerly three), a Christadelphian meeting
hall, two
