Hugglescote: St John the Baptist, Hugglescote

St. John the Baptist's Church, Hugglescote was built in 1878 to replace the smaller chapel of St. James' on Dennis Street (the old cemetery can still be seen next to the public footpath). A chancel was added to the church in 1887.

Today, our church is still flourishing due to our very varied mixture of services and events. There is bound to be something to suit you, whether you prefer traditional services based on the old prayer book; a more modern-style, easy to follow service with hymns; or singing, dancing, dramatised Bible readings, playing percussion instruments and choosing your own hymns at the Family Services. Whatever you like, you are assured of a very warm welcome whenever you decide to visit us.

We work very closly with the young people in our parish. We have a company of the Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade, the only uniformed organisation in the Church of England, and a "U" Youth Group. Both of these are for a variety of ages and central to bringing the good news of the Gospel to the next generation. We also have a "Sunday Club" which meets in the community centre before going into church for the end of the service.

This is a very exciting time for St. John's, as we prepare for our new Rector, the Rev'd Olwen Woolcock, to join us.

St. John's as a building is very impressive and can be seen for many miles in all directions, acting as a local landmark and a focus for the community.

One of the most impressive features of our church building is its elaborate stained glass east window above the altar, in memory of the first vicar, Canon Broughton. It depicts the scene of the Resurrection.

St. John's also has a very good peal of eight bells, which people come from all around the country to ring.

For those interested in local history, St. John's has a typewritten, transcribed copy of the baptisms, marriages and burials in the parish since the 16th century.

Built: 1878
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: The Right Rev'd Bishop Tim Stevens

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Holy Communion (Said)

A formal, very traditional service using the Book of Common Worship; no hymns; said eucharist.
Every first and third Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour

Family Service

A shorter, livelier, less formal service designed for the whole family. Suitable for children or those that are unfamiliar with traditional anglican worship. Live music, dramatised Bible readings, interactive talks, chance to choose your own hymn, simple percussion instruments to play, toys available. Bellringing before the service, refreshments available afterwards.
Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for ¾ hour

Holy Communion (Sung)

The main Sunday service at St John's. Easy to follow service style; sung eucharist; hymns; choir and organ; bellringing before service on third Sunday of month; refrehments after service; Sunday School in Hugglescote Community Centre at 9:30.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour

Monday

Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade
The Brigade meets at Hugglescote Community Centre (at the end of Grange Road, by the crossroads). It is a youth group closely associated with the church. Members play games, do arts/crafts, work towards badges and go on trips and camps.
Every Monday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours

Wednesday

Holy Communion
A mid-week communion service
Every first Wednesday at 10:30 AM

U Youth Club (younger group)
The "U" club meets at Hugglescote Community Centre, at the end of Grange Road by the crossroads. The younger group is for school years 1-6.
Every Wednesday at 6:15 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

U Youth Club (older group)
The "U" club meets at Hugglescote Community Centre, at the end of Grange Road by the crossroads. The older group is for school years 7-11.
Every Wednesday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Thursday

Choir Practice
Regular choir practise to go over hymns and choir communion items for the Sunday service.
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour

Friday

Bell Ringing Practise
Regular ringing practise in the church tower. The church has a very good set of eight bells. The bells are also rung on the first and third Sundays of the month before the 9:30am service.
Every Friday at 8:00 PM for 1 hour

Our Location:
12 Grange Road
Hugglescote
Leicestershire
LE67 2BQ

Contact:
James Lorimer