Cleckheaton: Whitechapel, Cleckheaton
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The Church that you see today is quite young. It was built in 1820 on the site of an earlier church of 1706. This followed a succession of buildings dating back to the early 12th Century. The oldest artifact we have is our Norman font which has been dated as no later than 1120 and it is still in use today.Thanks to the use of the "Ellacombe" system our peal of 8 bells can be rung by one person, thus allowing tunes to be played.
We have strong Bronte connections with a Bronte family member buried in the churchyard and evidence that that Patrick Bronte carried out services while he was curate at Hartshead Church. We have about 1200 graves in the churchyard dating back to the early 1700's and we have a record of most of the grave inscriptions for anyone who is researching their family history.
The church has just undergone a major re-roofing and re-building of the formally truncated tower this at a cost of £265K has now restored the building to its original design.
The Church is open for visitors the first & 3rd Saturdays of the month 09:30-13:30 with church members in attendance to answer any queries and our comprehensive list of grave inscriptions is available for anyone researching family history. Other visits can be arranged by contacting the churchwardens
You can be assured of a warm welcome either as a visitor or a participant in one of our services
We have strong Bronte connections with a Bronte family member buried in the churchyard and evidence that that Patrick Bronte carried out services while he was curate at Hartshead Church. We have about 1200 graves in the churchyard dating back to the early 1700's and we have a record of most of the grave inscriptions for anyone who is researching their family history.
The church has just undergone a major re-roofing and re-building of the formally truncated tower this at a cost of £265K has now restored the building to its original design.
The Church is open for visitors the first & 3rd Saturdays of the month 09:30-13:30 with church members in attendance to answer any queries and our comprehensive list of grave inscriptions is available for anyone researching family history. Other visits can be arranged by contacting the churchwardens
You can be assured of a warm welcome either as a visitor or a participant in one of our services
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Thomas Pinder (churchwarden)
22 Old Popplewell Lane
Scholes
Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
BD19 6DN
Tel: (01274) 600628
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- Regular Services
Said Communion
Held on the first Wednesday of the month, this service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer.
Every first Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour 
Sunday
Holy Communion
This is a service of worship the form of which varies. The third Sunday of the month we hold a Family and Baptism anniversary service. We change the form of service at other times to fit in with the different seasons in the church calendar
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
This is a service of worship the form of which varies. The third Sunday of the month we hold a Family and Baptism anniversary service. We change the form of service at other times to fit in with the different seasons in the church calendar
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Family and Baptism anniversary service
This is all age worship service and includes a special Baptism anniversary celebration with cake and candles and a special anniversary song. It usually includes Holy Communion.
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
This is all age worship service and includes a special Baptism anniversary celebration with cake and candles and a special anniversary song. It usually includes Holy Communion.
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Said Communion
Held on the first Wednesday of the month, this service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer.
Every first Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Held on the first Wednesday of the month, this service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer.
Every first Wednesday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Open House
This is a social event held on the first Wednesday of the month between 2pm & 4pm. It is open to all visitors and their is no admission charge. We have regular guest speakers. We also have a Bric a Brac stall, & a large selection of Pre read books for sale. Refreshments are also provided at no charge although voluntary donations are very welcome.
Every first Wednesday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
This is a social event held on the first Wednesday of the month between 2pm & 4pm. It is open to all visitors and their is no admission charge. We have regular guest speakers. We also have a Bric a Brac stall, & a large selection of Pre read books for sale. Refreshments are also provided at no charge although voluntary donations are very welcome.
Every first Wednesday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Saturday
Open Church
The church is open for visitors 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:30am to 1:30pm with people on hand to show people round and answer questions. Our comprehensive records of grave inscriptions is available for people researching family history Refreshments are avilable. Our large collection of pre-read books is on sale @ 50p per book. There is no charge for admission or refreshments.
Every first and third Saturday at 9:30 AM for 4 hours
The church is open for visitors 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:30am to 1:30pm with people on hand to show people round and answer questions. Our comprehensive records of grave inscriptions is available for people researching family history Refreshments are avilable. Our large collection of pre-read books is on sale @ 50p per book. There is no charge for admission or refreshments.
Every first and third Saturday at 9:30 AM for 4 hours
Other information
Archdeaconry: PONTEFRACT (402)
Deanery: BIRSTALL (40202)
Benefice: Cleckheaton St Luke and Whitechapel (40/036BH)
Parish Legal Name: Cleckheaton St. Luke and Whitechapel (400165 40/165)
CofE Church Info: (640164 40/165)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/8274/
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Current Editor: Thomas Pinder
Cleckheaton: Whitechapel : Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 6HR
