All Saints Church, Fordham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints Church
51°55′05″N 0°48′05″E / 51.91792°N 0.80132°E / 51.91792; 0.80132
Location	Fordham, Essex, CO6 3NL
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Conservative Evangelical
History
Status	Active
Dedication	All Saints
Architecture
Functional status	Parish Church
Heritage designation	Grade 1 listed
Designated	7 April 1965
Administration
Parish	Fordham
Deanery	Colchester
Archdeaconry	Archdeaconry of Colchester
Diocese	Diocese of Chelmsford

All Saints Church is a special old church in Fordham, Essex, England. It's part of the Church of England and serves as the main parish church for the local area. Because it's so old and important, it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country!

History of All Saints Church

All Saints Church was built a very long time ago, around the year 1340. That's over 680 years ago! The church was later repaired and updated in 1861.

Important People from the Past

Some interesting people have been connected to All Saints Church over the centuries.

• Roger Walden (who passed away in 1406) was once a rector (a type of priest) for Fordham parish. He later became a very important leader in the church, serving briefly as the Archbishop of Canterbury and then as the Bishop of London.
• Thomas Twining was a famous scholar who studied old languages and writings. He was part of the well-known family that makes tea. Thomas Twining worked as a curate (another type of priest) at All Saints Church from 1764 until he passed away in 1804.

All Saints Church Today

All Saints Church is still an active church today. It is the main parish church for Fordham village. The church is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, which is a larger group of churches in the area.

On April 7, 1965, All Saints Church was officially named a Grade I listed building. This special title means it's a building of great historical and architectural importance. It's protected so that it can be preserved for many more years.

The church follows a specific set of beliefs and practices within the Church of England, known as the Conservative Evangelical tradition. This means they have particular views on how the church should be run and what it should teach. For example, they have made decisions that do not support the ordination of women as priests.

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  All Saints Church

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  Church tower