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

Sunday 31 March 2024 at 11:00 AM
Easter Communion (CW) with activities for childen (also live streamed)

EASTER SUNDAY
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 31 March 2024 at 9:30 AM
Family worship followed by Easter Communion

EASTER SUNDAY

At Mathon
Friday 29 March 2024 at 10:00 AM
Morning prayer for Good Friday commemoratiing the raisig of the cross

GOOD FRIDAY

At Storridge
Sunday 31 March 2024 at 9:30 AM
Easter Communion (BCP)

EASTER SUNDAY

At Storridge
Friday 29 March 2024 at 2:00 PM
The last hour on the cross, a meditation

GOOD FRIDAY


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


Organ Concert
Organ Concert
Sunday 7 April 2024 at 3:00 PM at Cradley Church

James Lancelot to give organ concert at Cradley!

James was Master of the Choristers and Cathedral Organist at Durham Cathedral from 1985 until 2017, and subsequently appointed Canon Organist Emeritus there. More recently he has acted as interim organist and director of music at Worcester Cathedral, and acting organist at New College, Oxford. He is one of the foremost organists in the UK. He will be coming to Cradley Church to give a one-hour concert on the lovely Nicholson organ. Tickets, which are £10 [under 18s free] and include a cream tea, will be available nearer the time from the village shop, and John Parsons: johnparsons1960@aol.com


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


Our Rector

... Revd Robert Ward


Our Rector


The Revd 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


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... in faith