St Alban's Wickersley

A Church For All Ages

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History & Building

A Short Account of a Long History

A more detailed note of St.Albans’ early history is in this page. Other pages under this menu give further information about the church building.

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A church is believed to have stood in Wickersley since 1150, but the first known rector, Guydo, was appointed by the church’s patron, Worksop Priory, in 1240. Nothing remains of the church that existed at that time.

The church was completely reconstructed in 1470. In 1836 Revd John Foster gained permission to completely replace the nave, with only the tower now remaining of the 1470 church building.

A successor, Frederick Freeman (1880 – 1908), oversaw the extension of the chancel and addition of an organ loft and vestry, and other changes to the interior of the building.

The Parish Registers go back to 1567 – and give us a fascinating picture of this community from that time. Copies of these registers are available for inspection in the Diocesan Archives in Sheffield City Library.

All that you see is the fruit of a community of faith stretching back many centuries. It is part of a living and developing tradition. May we ask you, as you go, to remember us in prayer, that we may, under God, be faithful stewards of this inheritance, and by our Worship and our life together glorify God – through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Short Account of a Long History
A church is believed to have stood in Wickersley since 1150, but the first known rector, Guydo, was appointed by the church’s patron, Worksop Priory, in 1240.  Frickley Hall (Ward Aldam) papers (1419) refer to the ‘Lamp of St Nicholas’ on the steeple directing travellers between Rotherham and Roche Abbey. The tower and chancel were reconstructed in 1470. In 1836 Revd John Foster, to the consternation of the local press, gained permission to demolish everything except the tower and build a nave with a balcony. A successor, Frederick Freeman (1880 – 1908), oversaw the adding of the chancel and sanctuary, the dismantling of the balcony, removal of the box pews, and the installing of stained glass into every window. The six windows in the nave each portray two Apostles. The stone reredos (1891) located at the east end and depicting the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ was brought from Oberammergau, where Revd Freeman had seen the Passion Play. The oldest of the three bells has an inscription bearing the name of the rector John Elcock (1438 -1491). The WW1 memorial tablet was dedicated in 1922. In 2007 the pipe organ was replaced by a digital organ which retains the sound and façade of its predecessor.

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Regular services

Our current pattern of services is as below. Page ‘YouTube services and download files’ gives opportunities for online participation.

Not all regular services will be held during Christmas week. See page ‘Christmas Services’ for details.

Sundays
9.15: Holy Communion

10.45: All-age Worship

6:00: Evening Service, communion twice a month

Thursday
10.00: Holy Communion

Future Events

Some special events and services at St.Alban’s have new resumed. See notice sheet for details.

Safeguarding Policy

St.Alban’s has a safeguarding policy. Concerns about safeguarding should be raised with Mrs.K.Waite, Tel 01709 730228.

Welcome to St Alban’s Wickersley

A Place of Worship
Rejoicing in Christ!

A Community of Love
Revealing Christ!
A Light to the World
Reflecting Christ!
If you don’t attend any other church why not make St Alban’s your regular place of worship? You will be made very welcome.

Regular Services

Our regular pattern of services is listed below. Not all of these regular services will be taking place during Christmas week – see page ‘Christmas Services’ for details.

Sunday
9.15: Choral Holy Communion

10.45: All Age Worship

6:00: Evening Service, communion twice a month

Thursday
10.00: Holy Communion

Future Events

Some events and special services at St.Alban’s have now resumed. See notice sheet for details.

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Safeguarding Policy

St.Alban’s has a safeguarding policy. Concerns about safeguarding should be raised with Mrs.K.Waite, Tel 01709 730228.

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