Hutton Cranswick Churches
St Peter's Church
VICAR: No vicar in post at the present time
Licensed Lay Minister: Trish Barker trishmbarker@hotmail.com
Churchwarden: Ruth Pickles ar@akrpickles.karoo.co.uk
Administrator: Julie Smith hcn_chris_wed@outlook.com
The Church of St Peter’s is situated at Hutton and is a fine building with Norman fragments in the South doorway as well as early English arcades, a perpendicular tower and Victorian windows. There are several reminders in the church of those who gave their lives for their country in two world wars. The most striking of these is a beautiful stained glass window in the Lady Chapel, donated by the Reynard family, whose son was lost in conflict.
The Church had a major re-ordering in 1876 and again in 2017/8. The Church is kept in good order by willing members who work on a rota and the latest modernisation entailed a new kitchen and toilet facilities as well as storage space and a small meeting room. At the same time, the bell-ringing chamber was raised from ground level to a mezzanine level, accessed by a magnificent spiral staircase. The church has a fine ring of six bells, often enjoyed by visiting ringers.
There is a hard-working team of grass mowers, who also operate on a rota basis. They work alongside a small Churchyard group who look after the outside area as a conservation project
The Old Vicarage next to the Church was built in 1874 and is a handsome brick building in the Gothic style which is now privately owned after a new vicarage was built in 1967 within its grounds on Howl Lane.
Church services try to cater for all tastes with a modern Church Worship band that leads the music at two services each month; the other services are led musically by a traditional organ and robed choir.
For details of church services and events please check out the village Bulletin, a copy of which can be downloaded here.
The Methodist Church
Hutton Cranswick Methodist Church is situated at the top of Main Street near to the Beverley Road. There is ample parking adjacent to the church with a ramp to the side of the building, and a modern sound system which is used for all services.
You are most welcome to join us at 10:30am each Sunday.
We are a friendly church with a congregation of around 35 people most Sundays. Our services are Bible based, and we meet together to celebrate God’s love and forgiveness for us all. We have a mixture of traditional hymns; modern choruses and the Pastor plays the guitar when leading services. We have an able group of Methodist local preachers that bring God’s word when the Pastor is at another Chapel.
We have a prayer meeting on a Monday, Bible studies on a Tuesday. Friday Friends meet for lunch during the winter months, which is open to all. There is an art group which meet every 2 weeks on a Saturday, a choir, and various uniformed organisations who use the building during the week. The Men’s group meets monthly for breakfast at the local Garden Centre on the first Saturday of the month at 09:30. Just turn up if you want to join us.
The Chapel was built in 1861. It has a beautiful bright airy worship space with comfortable chairs to sit on! With the balcony seating it can accommodate 200 people. To the rear there is a large hall, toilets, and a good-sized kitchen.
We are currently fund raising to improve the insulation and heating in the Church and the back hall following net zero principles. We have just fitted double glazed windows in the hall and are now planning to have solar panels on the roof. We have lots of special events planned and would be pleased to welcome you to any of them.
Please contact the Pastor regarding Christenings, Weddings, Funerals or for further information.
Minister: Pastor John Gleaves 07553 226811