St Andrew’s Church

Founded in 1255, St Andrew’s Church has a long and fascinating history. Driving into the village, you may wonder why such a large building for a rural parish?  The answer involves a connection to Greystoke Castle, the Black Death and a priests’ college.  In the church you’ll discover many original artifacts from the medieval period.  In the time of Oliver Cromwell, the main east window was hastily removed and secretly buried. However, when it was safe to replace it, not all the glass pieces were put back in the right order!  A striking sculpture of the crucified Christ by Josephine de Vasconcellos dominates the wall by the south door, where you are invited to stop and consider the truth, ‘by his wounds, you are healed.’ (1 Peter 2:24b)

Today’s Church Family

People have worshiped at St Andrew’s Church for centuries and visitors often describe how they sense the presence of God here.  Today, the church has a welcoming and thriving worshiping community -Greystoke Church – who seek to love God, love people and follow Jesus together.  

Services are held in the church every Sunday at 11am, meeting for coffee & cake from 10.30am. The style of worship is modern and relaxed with a worship band and kids’ group on the first, second and third Sunday of the month and a traditional Holy Communion service with choir and organ on the fourth Sunday. For more information visit their website greystokechurch.org.uk

Visiting

The church is open every day 10am-4pm with free parking nearby in the village car park. Visitors are most welcome to join Greystoke Church for services on a Sunday.