St Peter's
St Peter's Church

St Peter's Church
Alexandra Road

We are brought together by a discovery of the love of God that has been revealed in Jesus Christ and we long to share that with others.

St Peter's now shares its building with the United Reformed Church, and the two congregations enjoy a good relationship and have regular united services and events.This ecumenical partnership bears witness today to our unity in Christ in a divided world.

We want people to feel at home and enjoy their time with us.

 
History
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Who would have thought that the train that pulled into Clevedon carrying a load of wood and sheet iron was launching more that a hundred years of worship and service to Christ in Clevedon?

Interior St Peter's
At that time Clevedon had developed into a wealthy Victorian town that stretched a long way from the old fishing village at the West End. Some of the townspeople were served by the new churches of Christchurch and St John’s but those still living in the old parish of St Andrew’s could have a long walk to church.

St Peter's Hall
They heard of a redundant school chapel in Margate, Kent which they decided to purchase. It had corrugated iron walls and roof and came complete with pews and stained glass windows. It was dismantled and brought by train to Clevedon and placed on a site at the other end of the parish. The church was opened on May 9th 1899 by the Bishop of Bath and Wells. It was named after Andrew’s brother and became St Peter’s.

The Old Tin Church
The church congregation grew in numbers and was soon busier than the main Parish church. It had a thriving life in the early years of this century. Dame Violet Wills provided the money for a new permanent church which was built alongside the old one in Alexandra Road, forty years ago

The Old Tin Church
This modern, light church has continued to develop. In 1984 it became the home of Clevedon United Reformed Church, who came to share the building with the Anglican Congregation. In 1995 St Peter’s became a parish in its own right.

Interior St Peter's
The church was used by the BBC for scenes in an episode of 'Silent Witness' shown early in 2001.
 
The Church Hall
Other organisations make use of our hall for community activities including the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Arthritis Care etc.
Sunday Services
First Sunday 

9.30am

URC Worship

11:00am

Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)  

Second Sunday

11:00am

Morning Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)  

Third Sunday

11:00am

Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)  

Fourth (& Fifth) Sundays

11:00am

Morning Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)  

Tuesdays

10:45am

Devotions in Hall (Weeks 1, 3 & 5)

10:00am

Holy Communion (Weeks 2 & 4)

6.00pm United Benefice Evening Services
1st Sunday Iona Style Holy Communion in St Andrew's Church
2nd Sunday Choice of Worship at St Andrew's Centre or Christchurch
3rd Sunday United Evening Worship in St Andrew's Church
4th Sunday United Evening Worship in Christchurch
5th Sunday

United Evening Worship in St Peter's Church
(joining with Baptist congregation)

Joint Services for Festivals as advertised on notice-board. Other Services by arrangement  
On the third Sunday in January and every other month, e.g. March, May etc. there is a service at 3.00pm especially for families instead of the 9.30am service.
 
Weekday Activities in St Peter's Church Hall

Coffee & Chat  

Tuesdays at 10.30am An opportunity for fellowship and refreshment mainly for the older generation

Women’s Fellowship

Normally 2nd and 4th Mondays 2.30 - 4.00 pm with various speakers.