Since the late 18th century Methodism has served the area of Market Deeping and surrounding villages.

In recent times the development of housing has brought market Deeping and Deeping St Nicholas together and today the Chapel at Deeping St James serves Methodist for this larger conurbation whilst Deeping St Nicholas, approximately three miles away, continues to serve its local area

Deeping St James (known as ‘The Deepings’)

It was in 1789 that Methodism came to Deepings St. James upon the formation of a Wesleyan Society. A Dissenter's certificate was issued in 1806 but it was not until 26th April 1859 that the foundation stone of their first chapel was laid. A second chapel erected in 1896 closed for public worship in 1940.

The Primitive Methodists were also here and their chapel in Bridge Street was erected in 1878 on the corner of New Row. This chapel closed in 1945 but the building, now owned by the Freemasons is still in use.

Also in the 19th century the United Methodist had formed and in 1853 erected their chapel, capable of seating 200, in Church Street. Rebuilt in 1880 the chapel was demolished in 1989 to make way for the present chapel designed by Michael Reynolds of Norwich and opened in 1990.

Membership is currently 84.