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?
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.
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 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
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.
The church was used by the BBC for scenes in an episode of
'Silent Witness' shown early in 2001.
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.
