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St. Peter's, Pitton -
Details of Sunday services may be found at http://www.clarendonteam.org/ or on the Calendar of Events on this website.

But St. Peter's is not just about Sundays. See here for details of what else happens in and around the church during the rest of the week.

What makes for a vibrant village? The school, the shop, the pub, the village hall, the various clubs and activities contribute much to our village life.

St Peter's

St. Peter's, a Church of England church, has been a central part of village life for hundreds of years. By tradition, there was a church on the site before Salisbury Cathedral (completed in 1258) was built. Although one wall and the font may date from the C11th or C12th, most of the current structure dates from 1860. It has a good stained glass window by Charles Eamer Kempe (see below).

Click here for more about the history of St. Peters.

St. Peter's is now also the home of the Methodist society in Pitton. On 10 May 2008, we signed a Declaration of Ecumenical Welcome formalising the use of St. Peter's by the Methodist church.

Charles Eamer Kempe, from c.1886

We renewed our shared commitment to the Five Marks of Mission:

Tell - To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
Teach - To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
Tend - To respond to human need by loving service
Transform - To seek to transform unjust structures of society
Treasure - To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth

Who we are

, Clarendon Team Rector , has pastoral responsibility.
Revd is Team Priest.
Revd and Revd are our Team Curates.
Rev David Collinson is the Methodist Minister
, and of Pitton and of Farley are Lay Pastoral Assistants in the Parish of Farley with Pitton and are trained in providing pastoral care to parishioners
The St. Peter's Standing Committee are responsible for St. Peter's.

See the full list of contacts, below

Left - the 2010 Easter Egg Hunt

Our aim

Our aim is to make God known. In all that we do, we seek to be

a church which is relevant to and meeting the needs of the people of Pitton
contributing to the work of the church in the parish of Farley with Pitton
supporting the pupils, teachers and governors of Pitton Primary School
an active member of the Clarendon Team of churches.

We seek to be... a worshipful church

We usually have the following Sunday Services at 11.00 a.m. in St. Peter's:

1st Sunday: Eucharistic service with PathFinders, our children's church.
2nd Sunday: Worship Service
3rd Sunday: Methodist Service
4th Sunday: Eucharistic Service
5th Sundays: we join with other churches in the Clarendon Team

The Paschal candle in St. Peter's

We seek to be . . . a prayerful church where everyone can learn and grow

Informal prayers: in St. Peter's from 9.15 to 9.45 on Tuesday

Requests for prayer: contact , or Ken Chapman
Julian Group: meets weekly in Pitton on Wednesday at 2.00 p.m, contact
Faith Exploration Group: meets weekly on Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. ; contact
Parish Quiet Days: contact or go to Events

We seek to be . . . a welcoming and open church

For people of all ages and backgrounds, whether they are new to the village or have lived here for many years. If you are new to the village and would like some information on the village, contact or
Children are always welcome at our services. On the first Sunday of every month, PathFinders meet during the service at 11.00 a.m. Contact
For those who have questions about faith and life and God. Contact or or come to one of our Guest Services
St. Peter's is open seven days a week, usually from dawn to dusk for prayer and reflection

We seek to be . . . a joyful and grateful church

We think having fun is important and the church in Pitton hosts several events each year including Village Breakfasts, Lent lunches, Guest Services, St Peter's Day celebrations, and a Passover Supper. Everyone is warmly invited to these events. Check Events and the Calendar for notices of upcoming events.

Left and Below:
The St.Peter's Day celebrations 2009

We thank God for the friends and neighbours who provide practical support to the church by providing venues, cutting the grass, cleaning the church, arranging the flowers, participating in the church opening rota, producing and distributing the Dun Valley News and contributing in many different ways.

Contacts

Enquiries concerning baptisms, confirmation, weddings and funerals should initially be directed to the Team Rector.