Cradley Church

... in the centre of the village


Welcome


Welcome to the parish church of St. James the Great in Cradley. The Village of Cradley is blessed with a splendid historic church situated in the heart of the village surounded by beautiful rural English countryside. Black and white timbered cottages vie with up to the minute eco friendly housing. The history of the church is a fascinating one, however, the life of the church today is focused on forward looking worship and remaining relevant to the village population of today ... while the active bell-ringing group ensure that the village is still able to enjoy the sound of the church bells. The church is open from 8.00 am – 5.00 pm in the winter and 8.00 am – 7.00 pm during the summer.

Why not support the work of the church and its maintenance by joining the Cradley Church 100 Club? Joining forms are now available.

During the first half of 2019 a significant programme of repairs was carried out at Cradley church, part of which was funded from a grant from the National churches Trust.


Peace in which to pray

... fellowship in which to worship


Services this week


In Cradley or Live-streamed

Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 10:00 AM
Holy Communion (said)



Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 6:30 PM
Live-streamed Evening Prayer from the Rectory

Please join us online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 496-060-773). (Order of service)

Sunday 16 February 2025 at 10:45 AM
Morning Service (Lay led)

Third Before Lent (BCP Septuagesima)

Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11:00 AM
Live-streamed morning service

Third Before Lent (BCP Septuagesima)
Please join online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 578-270-357).
Download order of service on the day


In our neighbouring churches


At Mathon
Sunday 16 February 2025 at 9:30 AM
Mattins - Lay led

Third Before Lent (BCP Septuagesima)

At Storridge
Sunday 16 February 2025 at 9:30 AM
Holy Communion

Third Before Lent (BCP Septuagesima)


See all up-coming services


Events

... to bring the community together


Events


Throughout the year the Church organises events to bring the village together and to celebrate milestones in the christian year.


Next event in Cradley


Cradley Organ Concert
Cradley Organ Concert
Sunday 4 May 2025 at 3:00 PM at Cradley church

Organ Concert by Owen Chan, international organist, and previously, Organ Scholar, Merton College, Oxford.
Improvisations on readings from TOLKIEN and Bach's famous Passacaglia and Fugue in c minor.
Tickets £12 to include Cream Tea, under 18s free. Tickets from John Parsons: 01886 881 036 johnparsons1960@aol.com or Cradley village shop.Proceeds to Cradley Church Organ Fund.


Next featured up-coming event in the Benefice / Deanery :


Lent Meetings
Lent Meetings
Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 7:00 PM
at Cradley village hall


'CHRIST AND THE CHOCOLATERIE', a series of Lent Meetings based on the film version of a novel by Joanna Harris, runs over 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings from 5 March to 9 April at 7.00 p.m. in Cradley village hall. led by Jane MacFarlane, Lay Minister. For further information see fliers and posters in the churches, or contact Jane on 07582 931158.


See all up-coming events in Cradley and our neighbouring churches


Our Rector

... Revd. Prebendary Robert Ward


Our Rector


The Revd. Prebendary Robert Ward's ministry covers the parishes of Mathon, Cradley and Storridge.

The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Cradley, Herefordshire, WR13 5LQ

01886 880438

robert.ward776@gmail.com


See more Church contacts

Cradley Church Parochial Church Council (PCC)


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