ST ANDREW'S CHURCH

West Deeping and its neighbouring parishes, Tallington, Uffington, Barholm with Stowe, Greatford, Wilsthorpe and Braceborough are all members of the Uffington Group of Churches, in the Deanery of Stamford

St Andrew’s Church, West Deeping has a story to tell of village life over more than 750 years. As you walk round from the entrance, you will see the following features which outline the story:

• The Font dates from Edward III in the 14^th Century. In the octagonal top there are 8 crests to commemorate local nobility of the time. Five crests have known lineage: the other three are unsolved.
• The Tower and Spire, which date from 1370, house 6 bells dating from 1673. There are several notable bell-ringing achievements recorded on the tower walls.
• The Nave dates from the 13^th Century and was extended upwards with a Clerestory in the 15^th Century. Names of early churchwardens are carved into the beams.
• Through the Nave, into the 14^th Century Chancel, is the altar. The ceiling of the Chancel is decorated with gold-leaf symbols and the stained glass windows show different saints including St Andrew after whom the church is named.  

There is much more to see: the more you look the more the story unfolds. Feel free to call in at any time – the church is open every day of the year … and please sign the visitor’s book.

Church Services

COVID-19

Our Church continues to be alive and active but we must do all we can to prevent the spread of infection in order to save lives.

CHURCH RE-OPENING

Public worship is currently suspended, but Government restrictions have now been eased to allow private prayer in church buildings. Our church is now re-open from 9am to 5 pm daily. For further details please see the notice on the table inside the door or contact Colin Blagrove Churchwarden 07946004893

It is a crucial time to show that we care as well as pray.

·         Please see our good neighbour contact card in the porch.

Also, foodbanks are struggling to meet demand. Please leave a food donation for Deepings Foodbank in the box in the porch - we will make sure they receive it. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED.

'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear...'  (Psalm 46:1-2)

Contacts

Rector:  

Father Aran Beesley, ‘The Rectory’, Main Rd, Uffington, Nr. Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4SN

Tel: 01780 481786

Mobile: 07590 055905

Email: aran.beesley@gmail.com

Churchwarden:

Colin Blagrove

Tel: 07946004893

Email: colin.blagrove@ntlworld.com 

Deputy: Allan Crowson

Parochial Church Council:

Secretary: Colin Blagrove.  Mobile: 07946004893

Page updated 15/06/2020