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Children bury a time capsule at a rare surviving Methodist church this morning as work continues to transform it into a state-of-the-art community centre complete with a 600-seat auditorium. The 1811 Grade II* listed Wesley Centre, in Malton, North Yorkshire, is the oldest of four surviving churches designed by William Jenkins who worked with the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Children from Settrington primary school in Malton were invited to contribute letters, drawings, and objects that encapsulate their thoughts, dreams, and hopes for the future to the time capsule. The transformed church – which will continue as a place of worship – is due to open next spring.