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.


Special services in Advent and Christmas


Join us for these seasonal service to celebrate Christmas at Mathon church, and in our neighbouring churches.

Carol Services

Carol Service in Storridge church
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 6.00 p.m.

Carol Service in Cradley church
Wednesday 18 December 2024, 6.30 p.m
with Cradley church choir

Carol Service for Cradley School in Cradley church
Thursday 19 December 2024, 6:00 p.m.

Carols by candlelight in Mathon church
Sunday 22 December 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Mathon church, beautifully lit entirely by candlelight, evoking a sense of Christmases from yester-year, spanning its nine hundred years of history, will host its annual service of Carols by Candlelight starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome to come and join us for one of the highlights of our Advent celebrations as we look forward to Christmas.


Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24 December 2024

Christingle Service
4:00 p.m. in Cradley church

Midnight Mass (also live streamed)
11:30 p.m. in Cradley church
Please join us online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 496-060-773).


Christmas Day - Wednesday 25 December 2024

A Service of Carols and Readings
followed by an opportunity to receive Communion for those who wish to stay
9:30 a.m. in Mathon church

Live-streamed Mattins for Christmas Morning - Lay led
9:30 a.m. - Please join us online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 496-060-773) for a service of morning prayer (mattins) with readings, poems and prayers for Christmas Day

A Service of Carols and Readings
followed by an opportunity to receive Communion for those who wish to stay
9:30 a.m. - in Storridge church

A Service of Carols and Readings
followed by an opportunity to receive Communion for those who wish to stay
11:00 a.m. in Cradley church



Peace in which to pray

... fellowship in which to worship


Services this week


In Cradley or Live-streamed

Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 10:00 AM
Holy Communion (said)



Wednesday 11 December 2024 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 15 December 2024 at 10:45 AM
Morning Service (Lay led)

Advent 3

Sunday 15 December 2024 at 11:00 AM
Live-streamed morning service

Advent 3
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 15 December 2024 at 9:30 AM
Mattins - Lay led

Advent 3

At Storridge
Sunday 15 December 2024 at 9:30 AM
Holy Communion

Advent 3


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


There are currently no up-coming events at Cradley Church, please be sure to come back and check again soon


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


There are currently no up-coming Benefice / featured Dearery events, please be sure to come back and check again soon


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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