History

Christian worship, teaching and pastoral care has been the work of the church in this community for over 150 years. Much of this activity has occurred on this site in three different St Andrew's Church buildings. The present church building was opened for worship in December 1962.

The Lady Chapel (dedicated in honour of Our Lady - The Blessed Virgin Mary) is located north west of the main church. It is a smaller chapel which is used for the praying of the Daily Office, for the celebration of the Eucharist, or for weddingss and funerals. It is an intimate space with a unique atmosphere suitable for meditation and quiet contemplation. This chapel is home to some significant Ecclesiastical embroidery.

Wall hangings and banners are among the oldest forms of interior decoration and have a timeless quality which has seen them retain popularity and practicality as a medium for symbols, and a source of inspiration. Twelve banners, created by artist Paul Kathner, hang in the Nave of the main church adding colourful brilliance to our place of worship and tracing the spiritual journey of this Anglican community. These images tell an historic story and add to the worshipful ambiance of our church.

The embroideries in the Lady Chapel are the work of Beryl Dean and were given by her to the Parish, through the auspices of the Reverend Nigel McIver Wright.

For further information please enter here banners, sculpture and embroideries.

 

The Graveyard, located behind the main church, is on part of the original 10 acres of land conveyed by Henry Dendy, Robert Deane, Robert Dunsford, Jonathon B. Were and George Were to Bishop Broughton for use of the Church of England, and consecrated by him in 1843. For further information please enter here historic graveyard.