Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston

Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston

Coordinates: 51°34′23″N 2°12′43″W / 51.573°N 2.212°W / 51.573; -2.212

Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Broad Church
History
Dedication The Holy Cross
Administration
Parish Sherston
Diocese Bristol
Province Canterbury
Clergy
Rector Rev Christopher Bryan
Curate(s) Rev Sarah Evans
Assistant Rev John Morgan

The Church of the Holy Cross is the Anglican church in the village of Sherston, Wiltshire. It is Norman and contains many interesting religious items, including remains of Norman wall decoration, and a crucifix donated to the church by Italian soldiers during World War II. Sung Eucharist is held at the church every Sunday at 9.30 am and the church is also open every day for silent prayer. It is a thriving church that attracts many families to the services.

Services at the Church of the Holy Cross

Sunday 8.00: Said Holy Communion

9.30: Sung Eucharist (Non-Communion Family Service every 3rd Sunday of the month)

6.00: Evensong (Holy Communion on 3rd Sunday of month)

Events in the church every week include the coffee shop that is open three days a week; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am –12 noon; an early morning period of silent prayer and meditation on Wednesday mornings, and a prayer group that meets every Saturday in the Lady Chapel at 10.am where prayer requests from the prayer board in church are remembered.


Information about the church A high resolution image of the nave


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