Our Church
Church services, its history, and Caistor town
Welcome to the website of the church of St. Peter & St. Paul, a place of worship in the town Caistor, Lincolnshire.
Our church has undergone significant re-building work which was completed in October 2018.
This building is not the first church which has stood on this site. It is suggested that Saint Paulinus established a church here in the early part of the seventh century.Certainly, there has been a place of worship here since Saxon times and the lower part of the tower is perhaps Saxon, dating from around 1050 AD. This may have been the main porch of an aisle-less church.
The tower, as it stands today, displays works of three architectural periods. Its base is early Norman (1066-1189) but with indications of two previous arches which may have been Saxon. Its second stage is Early English (1189-1280) and the top stage with the decorated pinnacles and battlements are Perpendicular style (1377-1547).
We are part of the Caistor Group of parishes, which includes the parishes of All Saints, Grasby; St. Nicholas, Searby cum Owmby; St. Nicholas, Cuxwold; St. Mary Magdalene, Rothwell, St Nicholas, Cabourne and Holy Trinty, Swallow.
We are part of the Church of England in the Diocese of Lincoln.
You can find more about our life and our history as well as an interactive virtual tour of the church by visiting us on this website.
However we hope you will be able to visit us in person to look to enjoy the peace and beauty of our church and, perhaps, join us in worship.
God of mission
Who alone brings growth to your Church,
Send your Holy Spirit to give
Vision to our planning,
Wisdom to our actions,
And power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers,
In spiritual commitment to you,
And in service to our local community,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord..
Amen
A Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent by the Vicar
A Reflection on Mark 8: 31-38 on the 2nd Sunday of Lent Mark 8: 31 -end We don’t like to accept that things are not going to work out as we want and we try and convince ourselves that bad news isn’t true. Perhaps we might call it the “Ostrich” syndrome - the burying...
A Service for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (28th February) 2021
A Service of Holy Communion for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. We have put a service on "youtube". The hymn is "Forty Days and Forty Nights" The reading is Mark 8: 31-38 The closing music is "Adagio" by Tomaso Albinoni The link to the service is below: -...
A Service of Holy Communion for the 1st Sunday of Lent (21st February) 2021
A Service of Holy Communion for the 1st Sunday of Lent The opening hymn is "Lead us heavenly, Father, lead us..." The reading is Mark 1: 9-15 The closing music is Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck To access the service click on the following link: -...
A Reflection by Canon Judy for the first Sunday of Lent
Some thoughts from Canon Judy Baptism is not for ‘the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience towards God’ 1 Peter 3:21 A celebrated TV chef,...
A Service for Ash Wednesday evening
An Ash Wednesday Service We have produced a service of Compline (a short service of prayer and reflection) for Ash Wednesday evening. To link into this service click on below: - https://youtu.be/g-BCAO_p0s0
A Service of Holy Communion on the Sunday before Lent
A Service of Holy Communion on the Sunday before Lent There is a Service on "Youtube". The hymns are: - "Thine arm O Lord in days of old" and "Bread of Heaven" The Reading is Mark 9:2-9 The concluding music is "Camille Saint-Saens, Organ Symphony No 3, 4th movement ....
A Reflection by the Vicar for the Sunday next before Lent 2021
A Reflection by the Vicar for the Sunday before Lent 2021. There can be nothing worse or more frustrating than to be on the receiving end of good news and not able to share it with anyone. We want to go and tell everyone our news and find it hard to keep it to...
A Reflection for the 2nd Sunday before Lent by Rev’d Catherine.
A Reflection by Rev'd Catherine John 1: 1-15 Our gospel reading this week at the beginning of John is very familiar to us, just like a well-read story. Indeed, we have heard it several times over the Christmas season and you may wonder why we read it again so soon....
Giving to your Church!
For information about giving to your church, please click on the following link: - If you would like to contribute to the life...
Out-door Carol Services at Searby and Caistor
Out-door Carol Services Folk at St. Nicholas' Church at Searby cum Owmby were unable to enjoy singing at our usual Carol Service in the church due to COVID restrictions. So we moved into the churchyard and around 35 people enjoyed singing favourite carols on a sunny...
Caistor Group of Churches
Usual Pattern of Worship
1st Sunday of the Month
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Caistor (Said – Book of Common Prayer)
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Grasby ( with hymns)
10.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist at Caistor (with hymns)
6.00 p.m Evening Prayer at Swallow
2nd Sunday of the Month
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Caistor (Said – Book of Common Prayer)
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Searby ( with hymns)
10.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist at Caistor (with hymns)
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion at Cuxwold (with hymns)
6.00 p.m. Evensong at Caistor (with hymns)
3rd Sunday of the Month
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Caistor (Said – Book of Common Prayer)
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Grasby ( with hymns)
10.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist at Caistor (with hymns)
10.30 a.m. Mattins at Cabourne
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion at Swallow (with hymns)
4th Sunday of the month
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Caistor (Said – Book of Common Prayer)
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Searby ( with hymns)
10.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist at Caistor (with hymns)
6.00 p.m. Evensong at Caistor (with hymns)
5th Sunday of the month
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Caistor (Said – Book of Common Prayer)
10.15 a.m. Parish Eucharist at Caistor (with hymns)
Visiting the Church
Guided Tours of the Church
If you are visiting Caistor, whether in a group or as individuals, and would like a tour of church by a local expert then give us a call. If we have enough notice we can often provide a guide to show some of the more unusual and hidden areas of the church and provide refreshments.
Ring the Vicarage to check availability on 01472 851339
Or email revianrobinson@tiscali.co.uk
Our church is always open and you are welcome to visit and explore the church on your own.
Guide Books, Information panels and an Audio post are available and offer more information within the church.
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