Of course there is a lot more to St Peter’s church than the building in Beales Lane.  Many people are involved in church life and in God’s ministry in the parish.

The ‘board’ responsible for managing the church is the Parochial Church Council (PCC) which consists of the clergy, churchwardens and other elected members. The PCC meets about six times a year to discuss everything from finance to worship, grounds maintenance and this website.  Sub-committees tap into PCC members’ expertise and allow for more in-depth discussion on specific topics.

The clergy are supported in pastoral ministry by a team of trained and experienced pastoral assistants.  They share in many aspects of pastoral care, including visiting those who are sick, lonely or recently bereaved; visiting families preparing for their child’s baptism; and bringing holy communion to those unable to get to church, including those in the parish’s residential homes.  Pastoral assistants, and others in the church community who share in pastoral visiting, are available to visit anyone who would value a friendly face and a listening ear.  If you, or someone you know, would like to arrange a such a visit, then please contact either the vicar or Christopher Ellis.

The church building is cleaned, the brass is polished and the flowers are arranged by talented volunteers, and the church is prepared for every service by the Sacristan and his team of servers  and acolytes.  Sidesmen  offer a welcome to familiar and new faces as people arrive for a service. The choir, led by the Director of Music, perform special anthems during communion, at weddings, and at all the services which mark particular events in the church year such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter and St Peter's day.

Young church members and their leaders follow their own programme of activities in the hall next door to the church each Sunday morning.  They join the rest of the congregation towards the end of the service to share their ideas and display their creations.

We are an open and friendly community and we aim to support people in Wrecclesham both in troubling times of worry, illness or bereavement, and at celebrations, weddings and baptisms.  

We look forward to seeing you soon.