Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hucknall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hucknall |
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Denomination | Church of England |
Churchmanship | Broad Church |
History | |
Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
Administration | |
Parish | Hucknall |
Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
Province | York |
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hucknall is a local church in the Church of England. It is located in the Westville area of Hucknall, which is a town in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is a place where people from the community come together for religious services and other activities.
Building History and Design
This church was built in 1956. It was later made bigger in 1985. The building has a unique shape. It is built like a hexagon, which means it has six sides. Inside the church, there is a special pool called a total immersion baptistery. This is used for baptisms where a person is fully dipped in water.
The Church Today
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is part of a group of churches in the Hucknall area. These churches work together to serve their local communities. Being part of a group helps them share resources and support each other.
The churches in this group include:
- Church of St John the Evangelist, Butler's Hill
- Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hucknall
- Church of St Peter and St Paul