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.
RESOURCES
Are you looking for different ways in which you can pray at home (especially if you are social distancing or self isolating)? Here are some ideas:
BBC Radio 4 Long Wave - Daily Service at 09.45 a.m. See detals online
BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Service at 08.10 a.m. - See detals online
Prayer and reflection for healing and well-being - A resource produced by Hereford Cathedral - details online
Ways to pray from home - A resource produced by Wakefield Cathedral - download
The Revd Robert Ward's ministry covers the parishes of Mathon, Cradley and Storridge, in addition to this he is also Rural Dean for the Ledbury Deanary.
The Rectory,
Rectory Lane
Cradley
Herefordshire
WR13 5LQ
01886 880438
robert.ward776@gmail.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
At this time of particular concern and national anxiety, the Church in our parishes and communities has a unique and important part to play.
Public Worship in the Church of England has been suspended until further notice, as part of the national effort to slow the spread of the virus and give our health services breathing space: but we continue to be a community of hope, of prayer, and of service to one another, and to God.
Continue to pray. Please use the calendar of services during this time when services in church are suspended to see how you can join live services and prayer online or by 'phone. In the coming days and weeks, see this web-site, our pew sheets (which can be downloaded online from our news page) and our regular e-bulletins for developments - sign up here if you are not yet on the list! You may also want to keep an eye on our facebook page.
Do you normal read the “Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Newsletter”? PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT UPDATE: In light of the restrictions imposed by the Diocese on the distribution of printed material including Parish Magazines, the May issue of the Newsletter will only be permitted to be published on its website. Readers will be notified when the Newsletter recommences in print. If any reader is unable to access this online edition please write to the Editor c/o Robert Colledge, Barratts Cottage Cradley WR13 5NF and we will endeavour to resolve this issue.
Support: Whilst we know that many in our communities will keep an informal eye on friends, neighbours or family, Bruce and Sarah Herriot have kindly offered to help co-ordinate a system of Community Support, so that those who should self-isolate to protect themselves and to slow the spread of the virus can receive help where necessary with shopping, the collection of prescriptions, etc. We'd be pleased to hear from anyone who might benefit from that, or be willing and able to help - please call Bruce and Sarah on 01886 880146 or 07813 663480, or me at The Rectory - 01886 880438, or email robert.ward776@gmail.com.
Prolonged social isolation can of course create its own tensions and problems. Please call Jill Salmons, on 01886 880920, or the co-ordinator of our small group of visitors, Sue Ronan, on 01886 884646, if you'd like to be put in touch with someone, for a friendly chat or to break the tedium - which could be via telephone to preseve social distancing.
In words often sung with gusto, especially to west of here, and to the the tune Cwm Rhondda - may the God of hope, who travels with us and blesses us even through these wilderness times, 'land us safe on Canaan's shore.' And God be with you.
Your Rector,
Robert Ward
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