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THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER & ST. PAUL, BLEADON
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Our Parish Church is centrally situated in a parish including both country and urban settlement. Christian worship has been celebrated for over seven hundred years here and we are fortunate to retain the full time services of our own Rector. The building is a Grade 1 listed structure and we welcome visitors to our services: perhaps just to take a “look around”. The Church is open for visitors every weekday throughout the year.
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Our Sunday worship reflects the “middle ground” of Anglican practice with the Eucharist being the main service. Nevertheless a variety of alternative forms of devotion are performed. Please see “Church Services” for details.
You are invited to join the Friends of the Church who arrange a varied selection of events throughout the year thus raising funds towards Church expenditure.
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CHURCH SERVICES
On the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month the chief service is Sung Eucharist at 10.15hrs. Evensong is celebrated at 18.30hrs on these days.
At 08.00hrs on the 1st Sunday, Holy Communion is celebrated according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. There is a simple Family Service at 10.15hrs this day. Evensong at 18.30hrs.
Choral Matins is held on the 3rd Sunday at 10.15 and Holy Communion (1662) is sung at 18.30hrs.
On Tuesdays the Eucharist is said at 09.30hrs.
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We are again fortunate in the assistance rendered by lay people: Two lay readers take Matins, Evensong or the Family Service and regularly preach and assist at the Eucharist. Intercessions and readings are lead by lay people after consultation with the Rector.
--------------------- Music is an important aspect of our worship and we have a dedicated organist and choir who contribute a great deal in emphasising the spiritual message.
We are involved with the following organisations:
Contactus (the parish welcome group for new residents)
The Parish Council (Church members serve thereon)
The Scout Group (Scouts and Cubs) (Sponsored by the Church)
The Village Youth Club (the Church is represented on the Management Committee)
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