All Saints Church, Clovelly
Built on the site of an early timber cruciform church, the current building dates from the 12th century with the north aisle and rebuilding in the 13th. The arcade to the north aisle is of monolithic granite columns from Lundy. The front porch and font are Norman.
The tower is only 54ft high but houses a peal of six bells with a 10cwt tenor. There is a fine wagon roof. The stained-glass windows date from the 1880s, one by Charles Kempe.
There is a service on most Sundays for the small and welcoming congregation.
Sunday services
Holy Communion
3rd Sunday at 11:00 am for approximately 1 hour.
Morning Worship
1st Sunday at 11:00 am for approximately 1 hour.
Evening Worship or Holy Communion
4th Sunday at 6-30pm for approximately 1 hour.
NO SERVICE ON 2nd SUNDAY
5th Sundays in local Churches by rotation
Special Services and Events
2012
- Sunday 18th March Mothering Sunday 11-00am. At this service all Mothers are presented with a posy of local daffodils as we celebrate motherhood.
- Sunday 1st April Palm Sunday 11-00am. Join us with the Blessing of the Clovelly donkeys and for the story of Jesus's triumphal and glorious arrival in Jerusalam. Afterwards for the procession down to Clovelly Village through the Clovelly Court garden and Long Walks.
- Sunday 8th April Easter Day 6-30pm Jesus Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed. We celebrate the Risen Lord with a service of Holy Communion.
- Date to be arranged for the Annual Amazing Flower Festival and Organ recital Cream, teas and refreshments all day in the Church.
- Thursday 16th August 5-30 to 8pm - Sausage Sizzle at Dyke Green Farm, Higher Clovelly. Food, Fun & Games.
St Peter's Chapel
St Peter's Chapel in Clovelly street is worth a visit for a few minutes of peace and quite away from the bustle of the main street.
It was licensed on 29th November 1948 at the behest of the vicar at the time - Revd A S Chandler. However in 1974 an old faded document was found with the 1st dedication in 1846 " for those residents not able to climb the hill to attend the Parish Church".
During the 2nd World War it was used as a school by evacuated children and afterwards for the youth club.
Inside you will find these wonderful mural panels painted by local artist Fiona Creighton-Balfour in the late 1990's.
Nearby you will also find the Methodist Chapel, another place for quiet reflection from the busy world.
A special service will be held on Sunday 3rd June, at 2-30pm, to celebrate our Queen's Jubilee.