St Andrew's Church Alresford Alresford Essex

CO7 8BL

Telegram

We found 100 more Church of England churches near Alresford


  • Show 97 more nearby churches
  • Hide

Find a Church of England church near me



Who we are

We're a modern church, with a relaxed worship style. We welcome everyone to come and worship with us.

We are part of the Tenpenny Benefice (so called because The Tenpenny Brook flows through all 4 villages) with St Anne and St Laurence, Elmstead Market and St Mary Magdalen, Frating with Thorrington and share many activities together.

  Edit



St Andrew's Church Alresford Q&A


Question: Will everyone stare at me because I’m new?

Answer: There are new people coming all the time, so don’t worry about standing out from the crowd.

Question: Do I have to wear special clothes?

Answer: People come in their normal clothes - for some that’s shorts and a T-shirt, for one or two others that means a tie. We’re not bothered.

Question: Will I feel embarrassed if my kids make a noise?

Answer: At St. Andrew’s our services have quite a lot of lively children, which is one reason we like it! They have their own special groups. Parents with young babies can sit in our crèche-room if they like, where they can still hear the service.

At St Mary Magdalen and St Anne & St Laurence, there are toys for small children during the service and folders to help older ones follow the service. Children are always made to feel very welcome.

Question: I don’t know much about the Bible, so will I know what’s going on?

Answer: Every service includes a sermon on the Bible. We aim for them to be clear, compelling and relevant to our lives, and to explain things so that everyone can understand.

Question: Will I get pounced on, or will everyone ignore me?

Answer: We’ll try to welcome you in the way that suits you! And we serve good quality tea, coffee and biscuits after each service.

Question: Do I need to make a donation?

Answer: There is an opportunity for regular church members to give their donations, you may make a donation if you want to, but you are not expected to give anything.

Question: Is it okay to come if I don't believe a word of it?

Answer: Absolutely. Come along just to see what it's like; you will not be forced to say things you don't mean or making any commitment you're not ready for. If you want to discuss the faith in more depth, speak to someone after the service, or consider coming on a free Alpha course; these run at intervals through the year.

Question: What is Communion?

Answer: Twice a month (Three times at St Anne & St Laurence) the service will also include "Holy Communion". The bread and wine are symbols to remind us of God's incredible love and care for us, shown in the life and death of his son Jesus. You are welcome to take part if you are a baptised Christian from any church. Otherwise feel free to watch, or to come forward for a prayer of blessing instead of the bread and wine.
  Edit


Street Address

St Andrew's Church Alresford
St Andrew's Church Alresford
St Andrews Close
Alresford, Essex CO7 8BL
United Kingdom
Phone: (01206) 827146

Download St Andrew's Church Alresford vCard with Service Times
Click here to contact the church   Edit

Church Pastor

Rev Andrew Fordyce
Rev Andrew Fordyce
Rector
St Andrews Close
Alresford, Essex CO7 8BL
United Kingdom
Phone: (01206) 920848

Download Rector Rev Andrew Fordyce vCard
Click here to contact Rev Andrew Fordyce   Edit



Denomination

Church of England



The Church of England logo
  Edit

Affiliations

  Edit

Church Website

https://www.tenpennyvillages.uk/   Edit

St Andrew's Church Alresford on Social Media

  Edit


Leadership

Leader Name:
Rev Andrew Fordyce   Edit
Leader Position:
Rector   Edit
Formal Title:
  Edit
Leader Address:
  Edit
Phone:
(01206) 920848   Edit
Fax:
  Edit
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev Andrew Fordyce   Edit
Leader Bio:
  Edit
Rev Andrew Fordyce on Social Media:
  Edit
Other Church Leaders:
  Edit

Leadership Photos

Add a Photo
Add a Photo


Administration

Admin Name:
Lyn Bull   Edit
Admin Position:
Churchwarden   Edit
Admin Address:
  Edit
Phone:
(01206) 827146   Edit
Fax:
  Edit
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Lyn Bull   Edit

Mailing Address

  Edit

Driving Directions
A From:
B To:
St Andrew's Church Alresford - St Andrews Close, Alresford, Essex
Mode of Travel:




Travel/Direction Tips

Know how to get there? Share the knowledge with others!   Edit


Parking

Please share parking information and/or parking experience!   Edit


St Andrew's Church Alresford Service Times

Services at St. Andrew’s, Alresford (StA), St Anne & St Laurence, Elmstead (StAL) and St Mary Magdalen, Thorrington (StMM)

Sunday 22nd Dec

9.30 am StMM All Age Worship (Janine Wilde)
10.00 am StAL Family Communion (Pauline Hart)
11.00 am StA Nativity Service (Judy Lovell/Julie Thompson)
5.00 pm StAL Carols by Candlelight (Pauline Hart)
6.30 pm StA Carols by Candlelight (Janine Wilde)

Tuesday 24th Dec Christmas Eve

4.00 pm StAL Crib Service (Janine Wilde/Gill Bucke)
10.00 pm StMM Communion Service (Pauline Hart)
11.30 pm StAL Midnight Mass (Janine Wilde)
11.30 pm StA Midnight Communion (Pauline Hart)

Wednesday 25th Dec Cristmas Day

10.00 am StA Christmas Communion (Janine Wilde)
10.00 am StAL Family Communion (Pauline Hart)

Sunday 29th Dec

10.30 am StA United Benefice Morning Worship (Valerie & John Harper)

St Andrew's Church Alresford service times last updated on the 23rd of December, 2024
print
PRINT
increase font size
ZOOM
add to calendar
ICAL
subscribe to updates
SUBSCRIBE
  Edit



Worship Languages

  Edit


Dress Code

People come in their normal clothes - for some that’s shorts and a T-shirt, for one or two others that means a tie. We’re not bothered.   Edit


Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities

Under 12s:
  Edit
Under 18s:
  Edit

Local outreach & community activities

  Edit

Other activities & ministries

  Edit

Special Needs/Accessibility

  Edit

Prayers and Hymns

Main Bible:
  Edit
Hymns and Songs:
  Edit


Other information

Average Adult Congregation:
  Edit
Average Youth Congregation:
  Edit
Additional Info:
  Edit


St Andrew's Church Church Alresford Photos

St Andrew's Church Alresford - Alresford, Essex
St Andrew's Church Alresford - Alresford, Essex
Christingle 2014
Christingle 2014
2014 Good Friday
2014 Good Friday
Easter Fire Service 2017
Easter Fire Service 2017
Add a photo
Add a photo



St Andrew's Church Alresford History

St Andrew's was opened on Palm Sunday 1976 and is close to the Village Hall and the playing field with ample parking. Whilst inside it is very much a modern flexible building, from the outside its shape reminds one of an Essex barn with its steeply pitched roof and high level windows at the gable ends. Inside, the worship space with its polished wooden floor and high ceiling can seat up to 200 people in individual chairs.

St Andrew's replaced the original church of St Peter's in Ford Lane, situated about half a mile from the village on the way to Alresford Creek on a site overlooking the Colne estuary. St Peter's was built in about 1320 by Anfrey de Staunton who held the Manor of Alresford. It possibly replaced an earlier Norman church but was much altered during the mid 1800s when, at various times, the chancel arch was enlarged, a south aisle added, and the shingled turret replaced.

St Peter's was destroyed by fire on the morning of Saturday, 2nd Oct 1971 and now just a peaceful shell remains under the care of Essex County Council.

St Andrew's is a vibrant church community with lots of young people and enjoys a variety of styles of worship. St Andrew's is the only place of worship in the village and in 2006 achieved recognition as a church of ecumenical welcome, the first in the Diocese of Chelmsford. We enjoy occasional services according to the Methodist rite. As the Bishop of Colchester commented at our 25th anniversary: "What happened all those years ago in 1971 must have been a profound loss, not only to the congregation but to the whole community. But, as so often happens, what appears to be a disaster opens the way to new opportunity."

In 2013, St Andrew’s opened the new annexe, called The Hub, providing much needed extra space for children’s groups and mid-week groups and events. A new entrance as well as office and storage space was also opened. The build, mostly financed by church members, will help us reach out to the village and give the church the opportunity to support various groups in the village.

The new buildings was officially opened by the Bishop of Chelmsford on Sunday 17th November 2013

  Edit


St Andrew's Church Alresford Historical Photos
Add a historical photo
Add a historical photo
The power of Christian prayer "He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life."
William Law
St Andrew's Church Alresford listing was last updated on the 23rd of December, 2024
Subscribe to Updates
Please enter the correct information below. Thank you!
Subject:
Message:
Your Name (not required):
Your Email (not required):
This church page is missing service times. Please help this page visitors by submitting St Andrew's Church Alresford Service Times. Thank you!
Subject:
St Andrew's Church Alresford service times
Message:
Your Name:
Your Email:
St Andrew's Church Alresford Contact Form
Subject:
Your Name:
Your Email:
Message:
Subscribe to updates:
check this box to receive an email message when this page has been modified
Subscribe to St Andrew's Church Alresford updates
Subject:
Subscription to St Andrew's Church Alresford updates
Your Name:
Your Email:
As soon as St Andrew's Church Alresford updates this page, you'll be notified by email.
Go to top arrow Go to bottom arrow