Category: Churches

This series of looking at churches in the Chronicle distribution area started by visiting the magnificent, the cream of architecture style, St John the Baptist church at Kings Norton. Almost in the shadow of that church is St Michael and All Angels at Illston-on-the-Hill. There is an excellent three mile circular walk one can do from Illston church to Kings Norton and back via Gaulby. It is a SWANS - short walk and no stiles - exercise ideal for winter days and is thoroughly recommended. Alas it is all on tarmac roads but these tend to be quiet.

Christ Church, Smeeton Westerby

On a warm June Tuesday evening Reverent Canon Alan Haydock talked to Kilby WI about confessions of a Country vicar. Alan was the rural Dean of the parish of Bingham and a Canon of Southwell Minister.

Platinum Jubilee

Methodist Matters

St Wilfrid’s Church is to live-screen the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving.

The Methodist Churches of Kibworth and Market Harborough are pleased to announce that they are now licensed to hold same-sex marriage ceremonies, and that their minister Rev. Andy Murphy is authorised to conduct the services.

News from the School Road Chapel

Maundy Thursday 14 April 

This church, a remarkably tall church, stands proudly on the hill in Church Langton. With its grey ashlar tower it visibly dominates the skyline in almost every direction. Indeed, its perpendicular style of architecture is typical for the area. Parts of the church below the tower date from the late 13th Century. (Imagine this church with a spire atop the tower! Then read on) It really is well worth a visit.