St Swithun, Retford
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The most important thing about any church is the people. The people who come to St Swithun's Church on Sundays enjoy traditional Church of England worship, with a strong emphasis on traditonal music.
The church building is open for tourists and visitors on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You will be sure of a warm welcome from our team of "Welcomers", most of whom belong to the "Friends of St Swithun's Church". Tea and coffee are always available.
St Swithun's Church is the venue for most civic services in Retford. Many other special events take place in the church, such as Time Travelling (which provides a multi-media experience for all the children from local schools). The annual Christmas Tree Festival brings together businesses, schools and voluntary organisations that serve the community.
The Church Council believes strongly that the mission of St Swithun's Church is to serve the whole community, and to provide a lasting reminder, through its building, of the presence of God with us.
We belong to the Parish of Retford, along with St Michael's and St Saviour's, and the Church of England Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
The first recorded reference in history to a church in East Retford comes from 1258. But most of the church was rebuilt in the 1650s, following the collapse of the tower in 1651.
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Canon Tony Walker
Tel: (01777) 704222 (Parish Office)
- Regular Services
Sunday
A quiet and thoughtful service using the traditional 1662 Prayer Book
Check on our website (www.stswithuns.ratm.org.uk) in case it's not on the second Sunday this month! every second Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
A majestic service of Holy Communion
Check on our website (www.stswithuns.ratm.org.uk) in case it's not on the first Sunday this month! every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
A lively service that is suitable for all ages and relates worship to contemporary life
Check on our website (www.stswithuns.ratm.org.uk) in case it's not on the third Sunday this month! every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
A quiet and thoughtful service, with hymns, using the traditional 1662 Prayer Book
Check on our website (www.stswithuns.ratm.org.uk) in case it's not on the second Sunday this month! every second Sunday at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes
A majestic service of Holy Communion
Check on our website (www.stswithuns.ratm.org.uk) in case it's not on the fourth Sunday this month! every fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
A quiet and thoughtful service from the traditional 1662 Prayer Book, with coffee afterwards - just what you need to have a break from shopping!
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM for ½ hour
