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Welcome to the
website of St Nicholas Parish Church, Alcester, Warwickshire.
St Nicholas church is situated in the centre of Alcester and is the largest and 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.
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The Life of St Nicholas Church - see also events and photos
| Sundays |
The regular services each week |
| 8.00am |
Holy Eucharist - Book of Common Prayer (traditional) - said A 'said' service of about half an hour's duration, including a sermon, following the order of Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. |
| 11.00am |
Sung Eucharist - Common Worship (contemporary) 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month The main service of the day of about an hour's duration with a congregational setting of the sung parts of the Eucharist, hymns, organ and robed choir, including a sermon. |
| 11.00am |
Family Service on 2nd Sunday of the month An informal service without Communion, arranged for all ages, particularly families with young children, including exciting activities based around a monthly theme. |
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Tuesdays 7.00pm |
Holy Eucharist - Book of Common Prayer (traditional) - said |
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Wednesdays 10.00am |
Holy Eucharist - Common Worship (contemporary) - said A mid-week 'said' service of about half an hour's duration, followed by coffee and biscuits at 'Open House' in Church House - an opportunity for a friendly banter to put the world to rights. |
There are also services on Saints Days and Holy Days when not coinciding with the regular services.
Full details of the Minster services each week
St Nicholas Church has adopted the Five Marks of Mission:
Proclamation of The Good News
To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
Respond to human needs by loving service
Transformation of unjust structures in society
Safeguard the integrity of creation
Our mission groups meet from time to time to explore these topics and act to bring, in different ways, the love of Jesus to the people of Alcester.
| 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 |
The Ministry Leadership Team also includes a number of Lay Readers and Retired Priests, who together ensure that regular services are provided throughout the Minster.
To arrange Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals, please contact the Rector in the first instance.
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 400579
Young
children may use the play area at
St Nicholas Church during
Services
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 766580 or Doug 764191.
This group
meets once a week on a Tuesday 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 764191.
Church Women's Guild
The C.W.G looks after the tidiness and cleanliness of the Church. It has a cleaning rota of helpers, flower arrangers, and various tasks to ensure the church looks its best. Contact Sylvia 764977
Open House
Every
Wednesday morning at 10.30am Church House is open to all for coffee (or tea)
and a chat.
Bell Ringers
The bell ringers meet to practise on Thursday evenings at 7.45pm. Contact Eric 762577
Mothers' Union
There are two branches within the Minster group of Churches: Alcester and Arrow (Marie Symonds 764609) and Kinwarton and Great Alne (Pauline Vining 763129)
Churchyard Group
Various members of the Garden group can be found tending the Churchyard on Saturday mornings and at other times. Contact Eric 762577
Outreach Group
A small group who are able to offer help for those in difficulty, especially during bereavement.
Contact Gill Wythes 763163
Charity Group
A small sub group of the PCC decides on the distribution of 5% of the Church's Giving on a quarterly basis, generally to charities of the developing world. Contact Gwyneth 763509
Free expert advice is available on Redundancy, Job Hunting, Employment Law, Career and Retraining Opportunities, Debt Counselling, C.V. and Interview Preparation. e-mail jobsontues@btinternet.com to be put in contact with one of our expert advisers, or contact the Rector by phoning 01789 764261. This is a free and confidential advice service for those who live or work in and around Alcester.
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,
managed by a rota of volunteers.
All profits go towards maintaining the building and fabric of the church.
Contact Kathleen Saunders 763411
Church House Development Committee and Church House Fund-Raisers
Both committees welcome interest in this community project.
More information about the Church House project can be found on its own pages.
Pew Leaflet: Richard Osborne or John Berry
Minster Magazine: Andrew Lindsay
Website: Richard Osborne (richdotgwynatbtinternetdotcom)