... in the centre of the village
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.
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
... fellowship in which to worship
In Cradley or Live-streamed
Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 10:00 AMIn our neighbouring churches
... to bring the community together
Throughout the year the Church organises events to bring the village together and to celebrate milestones in the christian year.
Next event in Cradley
Next featured up-coming event in the Benefice / Deanery :
... Revd. Prebendary Robert Ward
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
Cradley Church Parochial Church Council (PCC)