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 All Saints Church Coleshill
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History
Throughout its history, Coleshill has been part of the parish of
Amersham. The soil of the churchyard probably represents the
unimproved ground of the original clearing on which Coleshill was
founded. For 1000 years there was nothing to disturb the peace
except the munching of cattle. As early as 1649 Coleshill people
were expressing the wish to have a church of their own – ‘the
inhabitants earnestly desiring the same’, as it was recorded, but
they had to wait over 200 years before their desire was gratified.
Then the Lord of the manor gave a small triangle from the northern
tip of the common to the churchwardens of Amersham to meet the wish
expressed as long ago as 1649 for a church for the villagers of
Coleshill.
Through the generosity of the Drake family and other local
benefactors, the architect George Street, a distinguished exponent
of neo-Gothic, was commissioned to design and build the church which
was completed in 1856. The church has the beautiful proportions and
unpretentious detail for which Street’s work is admired, and has
been praised by Sir John Betjeman. The brick was made locally and
the stone brought by river to Windsor, and thence by cart.
The two-manual pipe organ is considered to be a distinguished
instrument and is constantly maintained in excellent order.
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Rector |
The Revd Tim Harper, MA, BMus, LRAM |
Tel: 01494-724426
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Youth Worker |
Mr Colin Blandford |
Tel: 01494-723793 |
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Parish Administrator |
Mrs Dorothy Potter |
Tel: 01494-729380
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Church Wardens |
Mrs Dumpy Swerling |
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Mrs Helen Spencer |
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Parish Treasurer |
Mr John Brumwell |
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Hon Secretary |
Mr Chris Wege |
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Organist & Choirmaster |
Mrs Ruth Murphy |
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Sacristan & Verger |
Patsy Wright-Warren |
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Church Flowers |
Mrs Catherine Green |
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Details of services and times in the Parish of Amersham with
Coleshill
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St Mary’s |
8.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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All Saints’ |
9.00 am |
Holy Communion |
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St Mary’s |
10.15 am |
Holy Communion |
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St Mary’s |
11.45 am |
Matins |
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All Saints’
(1st Sunday of month) |
6.00 pm |
Evensong |
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St Mary’s
(Except 1st Sunday of month) |
6.00 pm |
Evensong |
News from All Saints'
Harvest Festival
The church was beautifully decorated by Catherine Green and her
team, with flowers and produce giving all the autumn colours. They
served to remind us all that, whether we acknowledge it or not, we
are all dependant on God’s creation. The day was also the Wedding
Anniversary of Mary Wege, who managed to attend the service in her
wheel chair.
Harvest Supper
There was a full house at the Supper to enjoy an excellent meal,
provided this year by a new team under the lead of Gillian Sach.
Many thanks to her and her helpers for their hard work in organising
everything. The mouth-watering choice of desserts was irresistible
as always. There were a number of new faces to be seen – I hope they
will there again next year.
All Saints’ Patronal Festival
Another day – another meal. This time on a smaller scale but just as
successful. The small hall was filled after the service, for a
croissant and coffee breakfast and a chance to chat. As usual on All
Saints’ Day there was also a Choral Evensong at the six o’clock
service.
Autumn Clear-up
No fewer than fifteen people turned out to help spruce up the
churchyard for the winter, and also make sure that the whole village
could be satisfied with its condition for Remembrance Day. A great
raking of leaves was accomplished and some aching muscles acquired!
Sunday Services
There have been changes in the pattern of Sunday Services at All
Saints’. Formerly there was a 10.00 am service on the second Sunday
of the month, but this timing has been cancelled. In future all
morning services will be at 9.00am. The Book of Common Prayer is
used on the first and third Sundays, and ‘Common Worship’ on the
second and fourth Sundays. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month
there will be the service of Matins.
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