St John the Baptist Parish Church
- Main Meetings:
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Sun 10:30 Family Service
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday Family Service Sun 10:30 Parish Communion
Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Eucharist service Sun 10:30 Kidzone
Every First Sunday. Kidzone is in the church hall during the Sunday Communion Service Sun 18:00 Celtic Service
Every third Sunday. A service of meditation and reflection in the Mary Magdalene Chapel. - Denomination:
- Anglican, Church of England
- Hymns & songs:
- We use a range of music styles to enhance the different services during the month. This includes a robed choir for the more formal services and a 'honky tonk' group once a month.
- Under 18s:
- Children and young families are welcome at all of our services. At Kidzone, during the Holy Communion service on the first Sunday, our younger members explore the gospel message through craft, talks and music.
- 18-30s:
- Local outreach & community activities:
- The Church are fully integrated into the local village community and our members are involved in many of the Burley clubs and societies. The church runs a weekly coffee morning each Tuesday in the church hall.
- Other activities & ministries:
- Our Pastoral Care Team provide support to those in need, working closely with Burley Good Neighbours. We have a group performing Open The Book in the village school each week - dramatising bible passages.
- Leaders:
- Interregnum since Spring 2021 Church Wardens Pam Mason-smith and Roger Hutchings Mrs Pat Simpson - Licensed Lay Minister Mrs Jan Farrow - Licensed Lay Minister
- Affiliations & links:
- Main Bible:
- New International Version
- Average Congregation:
- 50 adults
6 under 18s - Accessibility:
- Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly, Dedicated wheelchair space, Hearing loop, Large print, PA system, Reserved parking
- Languages:
- English
- Office Contact:
- Pam Mason-Smith
- Office Address:
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30 Garden Road
Garden Road
Burley
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 4AP
- Office Telephone:
- 01425 402036
Tel: 01425 402036
Email: Click to email
Website: burleychurch.co.uk
Meeting Venue
Church Lane
Burley
Hampshire
BH24 4AP
Travel and Parking Info
We are located just out of the centre of Burley Village. Church Lane is a turning off Chapel Lane. There is a gravel forest parking area adjacent to the church.
About Us
The Church was built in 1838, the land being given by Sir John Lefevre, Lord of the Manor of Burley, and was consecrated on 14th March 1839 by Bishop Sumner of Winchester. Before this the local people had to attend Ringwood Parish Church 5 miles away.The cost of about 1,000 was raised by local parishioners for the building of the Church and a further sum of 1,000 to build a Vicarage nearby(now a private house). Shortly afterwards a Dame School was built in the churchyard to provide education for local children until the County School was built some 15 years later. The Victorian architecture has undergone many changes over the years. In 2009 the St Mary Magdelene Chapel was built on the South side for smaller services and private prayer. Our stained glass windows span over 100 years, the earliest dating from the restoration in 1886. A new window was installed to celebrate the Millenium in 2000. We are a vibrant worshipping community offering a range of service styles reflecting the diversity of the congregation and a growing ministry to young couples and families. Visitors are always warmly welcomed.