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Welcome to the
website of St Nicholas Parish Church, Alcester, Warwickshire.
St Nicholas church is the central
church of the Alcester Minster group of churches in the Church of England
Diocese of Coventry. The Minster group includes
St Nicholas Alcester, Holy
Trinity Arrow, St Peter Coughton, St Mary Magdalene Great Alne, St Mary &
All Saints Haselor, St Mary the Virgin Kinwarton, Sambourne Chapel and
St James Weethley.
For
a tour of St Nicholas Church, please click
here. For its history,
please click here
For Church House Development click here
Check location at
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Our main services at St Nicholas:
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| 8.00am |
Holy Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer - said) |
| 11.00am |
Sung Eucharist (Common Worship) 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month |
| 11.00am |
Family Service on 2nd Sunday of the month |
| Tuesdays |
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| 7.00pm |
Holy Eucharist |
| Wednesdays |
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| 10.00am |
Holy Eucharist |
For
full details of the Minster services each week please click
here.
St Nicholas Church has adopted the Five Marks of Mission:
Proclamation of The Good News
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To teach, baptise and nurture
new believers
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Respond to human needs by
loving service
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Transformation of unjust
structures in society
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Safeguard the integrity of
creation
Our
mission groups meet to explore these topics and act to bring in different
ways, the love of Jesus to the people of Alcester.
Our Ministry team:
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Rector: |
Rev'd Canon David Capron |
St Nicholas Rectory, Old Rectory Garden, Alcester, B49 5DB |
01789 764261 |
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Administrator for the Minster:
Monday to Friday
10.00am - 4.00pm |
John Berry |
40 Horton Close, Alcester, B49 6LB |
0784 028 4294 |
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The
team also includes a number of Lay Readers and Retired Priests, who together
ensure that regular services are provided throughout the Minster.
Bible Study Group
This group
meets once a week to discuss various books or topics from the bible.
The bible is taken seriously, but the group finds time for fun, laughter, and coffee. Members come from different denominations and attend as
often as commitments allow. New members are always very welcome.
For details
please contact Doug.
St
Nicholas Church Choir
There is both
a senior and junior choir. Both meet on a Tuesday evening for
practice (juniors 6.45pm, seniors 7.30pm) and take an active part in the
11.00am Sunday Sung Eucharist. They sing at the Church Festivals and
by request at Weddings and Funerals.
For
information please contact Elizabeth.
The Ark
At
St Nicholas Church there is a play area for young children to use during
Services
Doughnut Club
Children of
primary school age are welcome on the first Sunday of the month at St
Nicholas School from 9.30am until 10.30am. Activities include
Games, Songs, Crafts and Stories.
For
information please contact Colin or
Doug.
Bookstall
Apart from
books, the bookstall stocks cards, postcards, souvenirs, gifts and much
more, from locally produced fine crystal-ware to carved hardwood clocks.
Opening times are Thursday, Friday, Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
All profits go towards maintaining the building and fabric of the church.
Other contacts
Pew Leaflet: Richard Osborne or
John Berry
Minster
Magazine: Andrew Lindsay
Website: Richard Osborne
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