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 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
Soup Lunches at Caistor Church.
Lent Soup Lunches During Lent, there will be home made soup and rolls served in Caistor Church each Wednesday beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6th from 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Donations (suggested £3) for church funds. Everyone welcome,
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Tots-Time and the Lost Sheep
At Tots-Time we enjoyed the story of the Shepherd who lost one of his 100 sheep - and wouldn't rest until he found it. We learned that even though there are a lot of us, each individual is precious and important to God. We enjoyed singing, playing our musical...
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Lets Look at the Bible in Lent
A chance to brush up you knowledge of the Bible Each Tuesday in Lent - beginning on 12th March at 2.00 p.m. there will be an opportunity to look at the Bible. We are considering "The Beatitudes" - Jesus' "Sermon on the mount" All welcome - fairly light and friendly -...
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Caistor Church awarded a Transformation Fund Grant for work with very young people
Caistor Parish Church is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Diocese of Lincoln's Transformation Fund. This to help with its work with pre-school children in the "Tots-Time" project and for its work with young families. We are really grateful for the...
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March Edition of the Parish Newsletter is now available
The March Edition of the Caistor Group Newletter is now available. Covering news from across the group as well as general items and useful community information, it is available from the churches. For only £3 per year you can have a copy delivered each month to your...
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Mad Hatters Tea Party coming to Caistor Church
Children, Come and join me and Alice at my Wonderland Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Saturday, April 6th, 2019 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Caistor Parish Church Craft Activities Games A Yummy Mad Hatter Tea Tickets £3 from Caistor Vicarage Tel 01472 851339 Refreshments also...
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Sunday Club at Caistor Church
Sunday Club for Children Each Sunday in term time we meet at 10.15 a.m. in the "Tower Room" to learn about Jesus and have some fun (and drinks and biscuits). We join with the rest of the church at 11.00 a.m. for the end of the service. Parents / Carers welcome to...
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The Bells – The Bells
Ringers Needed! Caistor & Grasby churches both have fine peals of Bells. Caistor has 8 and Grasby 6. What we are short of is "ringers". We practice on a Friday evening at Caistor at 7.30 p.m. and new ringers are always welcomed. Its a good way to keep fit, learn a...
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Caistor Mothers’ Union
We are a movement of over four million Christians in 84 countries worldwide. Mothers' Union is unique because our members work as volunteers in local communities, putting their faith into action by acts great and small, giving individuals in need a helping hand and...
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Caistor Church Gearing-Up for its Annual Bridge Drive
Caistor Parish Church is gearing up for it's popular annual Bridge Drive on April 3rd. It begins at 10.00 a.m. at Caistor Town Hall. Tickets are £15 and include a sumptuous luncheon including yummy puds and a glass of wine. There is limited parking at the...
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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)
10.30 a.m. Mattins 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.
Contact Us – 01472 851339
The Vicar is Canon Ian Robinson
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Canon Judy McMann
