Cockington Parish Churches
Welcome to Cockington Parish Churches - the Church of England Parish of Cockington with Chelston, located in beautiful Torquay. We have three church buildings - St George & St Mary, Cockington; St Matthew's, Chelston; and St Peter's Church Centre, Chelston. The parish includes beaches, a country park, local shopping centres and, most importantly, a thriving and diverse community. Cockington church is over 950 years old - yet we are not stuck in the past. We focus on community and aim to engage with all our local residents.
COCKINGTON CHURCH IS A GRADE (I) LISTED BUILDING [AD.1066 - A local Norman/Medieval building of great historical importance.
ST. MATTHEWS IS A GRADE (II*) LISTED BUILDING [AD.1896] -Listed on Wikipedia as the 'Greatest of the British Arts & Craft Churches of the C19'.
WE DEPEND ON THE HARD WORK AND GENEROSITY OF ALL WHO VISIT, USE AND WORSHIP IN OUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS - PLEASE BE GENEROUS TO KEEP THEM THERE FOR EVERYONE
Churches in Benefice
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Cockington Church
Exeter
Welcome to Cockington Parish Church
The parish church of St George & St Mary, Cockington has been a place of worship for over 950 years. Yet today it is as popular as ever for its serenity and charm for the thousands of visitors who pass through. The setting is chosen by many families for weddings and baptisms. We are a worshipping community extending our links to all our local residents.
NOTICEBOARD . . .
The parish church of St. George & St. Mary in Cockington Country Park is open for personal prayer and visiting from 10am till 4pm each day.
Times of worship: Sundays at 11.00am and Wednesdays at 12 noon
Safeguarding: The parish of Cockington: St George & St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Peter's Church Centre
Exeter
Welcome to St Peter's Church, Chelston
This church was built in the 1960s to serve the surrounding area. For forty years it was the centre of a lively worshipping community. However, it was converted to a community hub, with sports area, community cafe and meeting rooms around 2010.
NOTICEBOARD . . .
ST. PETER'S CHURCH AND CENTRE ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
Safeguarding: The parish of Cockington: St George & St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Matthew's, Chelston
Exeter
Welcome to the church of St Matthew's, Chelston.
It's the masterpiece no-one knows about. This sumptuously decorated church is home to a vibrant worshipping community, and the main hub of our parish activities. Come here for a variety of sales, coffee mornings, concerts and community activities.
We have family-friendly services, wedding and baptism preparation activities, with space for creche and children's activities. Come and meet us and discover how we are working to engage with all our local residents.
NOTICEBOARD . . .
Sunday worship time - 9.30am
Come along on Tuesday afternoons or Friday mornings to meet us and get involved over a cup of tea.
Safeguarding: The parish of Cockington: St George & St Mary is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.