ABOUT US
Meet the Church
We are a church that offers a warm welcome to people of all backgrounds at all stages of their faith journey.
A Parish Church
St Edmund’s is the parish church in the market town of Shipston.
We are a church that offers a warm welcome to people of all backgrounds, at all stages of their faith journey. Some of us have been Christians for many years, others would not call themselves Christians. We offer space to worship, to explore the Christian faith and to ask questions. Services are relaxed and friendly, and there is a children’s area for young children.
There is a monthly Prayer and a Pint evening and midweek groups meet in people’s homes. Our quiet midweek Eucharist is also a good place to get to know people. Both that and our Sunday morning services have refreshments afterwards and a chance to pray with someone if that is what you want. The church has loos, disabled access and a hearing loop.
Our Wednesday eucharist is followed by Little Church – church especially for pre-schooler and their carers.
As the parish church, St Edmund’s has strong links with the community and provides space for civic celebrations and services. We work closely with our sister churches from other denominations in the town.
We are pleased to be listed on the OneBodyOneFaith list of Visible Congregations – communities of faithful Christians where all people, regardless of their sexuality or gender, can find a warm welcome, a place to belong and to believe, to worship and to pray. We regret that it is not yet possible for us to marry gay and lesbian couples in this Church but welcome the opportunity to celebrate all marriages with appropriate prayers and blessings. Following Bishops’ Guidance we also offer services of dedication and thanksgiving for the life and identity of transgender people. All are welcome here.
Celebrate Together
Meet the Team
Revd Sarah Edmonds
Rector
Revd Canon Dr Jill Tucker
Associate Minister
Jill has long-standing links with Shipston and the surrounding villages. She leads worship in all our churches and communities and enjoys creative liturgy and using music in worship.
Revd Canon Nicholas Morgan
Honorary Assistant Priest
Hilary Kemp
Church Warden
Pam Harrison
Church Warden
Alison Thomkinson
Reader
Celebrate Together
Our Values
Love
Caring and looking after others no matter who they are.
Kindness
Being friendly, generous and considerate of others.
Honesty
Acting truthfully and speaking truth to everyone and never lying.
"St Edmund’s is a church that believes God welcomes everyone, celebrates our diversity and loves us without bounds. We try to be the same and would love to see you at any of our services”.
Sarah Edmonds - Rector
Get to Know People
Let Us Pray Together
Join us for our monthly 'Prayer and a Pint' evening and midweek groups.
Meet us at our quiet weekend Eucharist and get to know people.
Or visit our Sunday morning services.
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