St.Andrew's Church is a fine example of Edwardian architecture. The church was built within twelve months with construction starting in October 1907 and being completed in October 1908, when a grand consecration ceremony took place with the Bishop of Osaka, Japan deputising for the Bishop of Winchester, who was indisposed.The church was built on land donated by Lady Shelley, wife of Sir Percy Florence Shelley (son of the famous poet) and replaced an iron church. The funds required were raised by public subscription and the cost was £8,000, although a further £500 had to be raised for furnishings.
There have been very few changes to the building, apart from the construction of two meeting rooms reducing the size; the church originally seated a congregation of 600, but can now accommodate 200.
The church is open most mornings from 10.30 am; on Mondays, there is Morning Prayer and Bible Study followed by a coffee morning, on Tuesdays there is a Prayer & Share Group meeting at 11 am, on Wednesdays, there is an Aerobics class at 10.15 am followed by coffee and on Thursdays, there is a service of Holy Communion at 10 am followed by a coffee morning. Children's activities are included in Sunday morning worship.
Every third Monday of the month, the Hobbycraft group meets at 7.30 pm.
There are regular social events, such as Murder Mystery evenings,Summer and Christmas Fairs and barbeques.
For several years, we have had a Healing ministry linked to the Order of Jacob's Well with two lay licensed ministers. Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 3.30 pm.
Please come and visit us soon- you will be assured of a warm welcome. If you wish to arrange baptisms, weddings or funerals, please contact Rev'd Neil Houlton
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There have been very few changes to the building, apart from the construction of two meeting rooms reducing the size; the church originally seated a congregation of 600, but can now accommodate 200.
The church is open most mornings from 10.30 am; on Mondays, there is Morning Prayer and Bible Study followed by a coffee morning, on Tuesdays there is a Prayer & Share Group meeting at 11 am, on Wednesdays, there is an Aerobics class at 10.15 am followed by coffee and on Thursdays, there is a service of Holy Communion at 10 am followed by a coffee morning. Children's activities are included in Sunday morning worship.
Every third Monday of the month, the Hobbycraft group meets at 7.30 pm.
There are regular social events, such as Murder Mystery evenings,Summer and Christmas Fairs and barbeques.
For several years, we have had a Healing ministry linked to the Order of Jacob's Well with two lay licensed ministers. Services are held on the first Sunday of the month at 3.30 pm.
Please come and visit us soon- you will be assured of a warm welcome. If you wish to arrange baptisms, weddings or funerals, please contact Rev'd Neil Houlton
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