St Michael's & All Angels,
Croft
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St Michael's is one of three churches in the combined Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Broughton Astley, St Michael's, Stoney Stanton and St Michael and All Angels, Croft.Christians have worshipped on the site of this church for the past 1400 years. May you enjoy your visit to our website......
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Introduction
Croft - A Short History
The settlement of Croft dates from Saxon times and there may have been an earlier church which was destroyed by the Danes. In Cartularium Saxonium, a survey of place names compiled in 836 AD, Croft is named as Craeft. The Domesday Survey gives the names Crebe and Crebre, but the survey does not mention the presence of a priest in the village.
The Church
The dedication of Croft Church of St Michael and All Angels may well indicate a 7th Century foundation. Many churches dedicated to St Michael are situated on or near an eminence and in medieval times there would be an association of height with the mythical legends of St Michael. Here at Croft we have the 200ft hill close by the
The church was rebuilt in 1878, and the faculty for the rebuild dated 21st Feb 1878 states "All old architectural features would be preserved", but with the exception of the tower there was very little to preserve, so we have a new church built to a 14th century tower.
The whether you are just curious, just moved to the area or rethinking of the faith you once had, or just need someone to talk to... contact us, or better still, come and meet us - and join in!
Serving the Community
We serve and care for our Community, to show the love of God through His Son Jesus Christ to all so that all may share in the Good News of the Gospel.
Services
Traditionally, we are a broad church, expressing ourselves in Catholic and Evangelical ways (as well as in between!) so as to be inclusive - we want everyone to feel at home here. Our music is also broad.... we use modern hymns as well as traditional and we give equal prominance to the Word and Sacrement. Lay people take many roles in the services including reading lessons and prayers. Children are encouraged also.
Our worship centres on the Eucharist (Jesus said: 'Do this in Rememberance of Me') The following is a list of Services that are held at the church, you are of course welcome to attend any of these if you wish:
Sunday 11:15 am Parish Communion (except 3rd Sunday in month which is a Family friendly communion)
6:00 pm Healing Service - 3rd Sunday in month
Tuesday 9:00 am Morning Prayer
11:15 am Holy Communion BCP
Feast Days - as announced
Jesus
stand among us at the breaking of the bread,
join us as one body as we worship You, our Head.
O Jesus, we love you, so we gather here;
join our hearts in unity and take away our fear.
Graham Kendrick - © 1977 Make way Music
Contact Information
Team Rector – Reverend David Shaw (01455) 283150
email : Revd.ShawRemove@btopenworld.com
Licensed Reader - Lester Halling (01455) 282189
Church Wardens - Dennis Barrow (01455) 283104
Webmaster - s.windram(Remove)@btopenworld.com or via the Guestbook.
Parish Office
The Parish Office is open in St Michael's Church - Stoney Stanton on Monday (except Bank Holidays) and Thursday mornings from 10.00am until 11.30am Tel: 07746 121049
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Biographical Information
Thomas North - The Church Bells of Leicestershire
Croft Church - Roger Lane & Lester Halling
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Last revised: 26th October 2008
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