Church of St Michael and All Angels, Underwood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Michael and All Angels, Underwood |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.brinsleywithunderwood.com |
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| Dedication | St Michael and All Angels |
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| Parish | Underwood, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a special church located in Underwood, Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Church of England. This church is considered very important because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it has special historical or architectural value. The government department that decides this is called the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Building the Church: A Look at its History
The Church of St Michael and All Angels was built a long time ago, in 1890. A very important person, Francis Cowper, 7th Earl Cowper, asked for it to be built. He was the one who commissioned the church. The person who designed this beautiful building was an architect named J. A. Chatwin. He was from Birmingham.
The Church Today: Serving the Community
Today, the Church of St Michael and All Angels is part of a group of churches. These churches work together to serve their local communities. This group includes the Church of St Mary in Eastwood and the Church of St James the Great, Brinsley.
Who Leads the Church?
The person who leads the church services and helps the community is called the vicar. The current vicar for the Church of St Michael and All Angels is David Stevenson. He has been serving the church since 2009.
