Grange Fell Church, Grange-Over-Sands facts for kids

Grange Fell Church, often called the Fell Church by local people, is a Church of England church. You can find it in the Grange Fell area of Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England. This church was built in 1907. It is part of a group of churches in the Cartmel Peninsula area. This group includes churches like St Mary's in Allithwaite and Cartmel Priory.

History of Grange Fell Church

The story of Grange Fell Church began even before the current building was put up. In 1898, a local church magazine mentioned that afternoon services were happening. These services took place in a special "church room" at the home of Nell Smith. She kindly offered her home so people in the area could attend church regularly.

The church building you see today was finished in 1907. It was officially opened and blessed on April 26, 1907. This special ceremony was led by John Diggle, who was the Bishop of Carlisle at that time.

Grange Fell Church Today

Today, Grange Fell Church is an active part of the Diocese of Carlisle. A diocese is like a large church district, overseen by a bishop. The church is also part of the Archdeaconry of Westmorland & Furness and the Deanery of Windermere. These are smaller areas within the diocese that help organize the churches.

Within the Windermere Deanery, Grange Fell Church belongs to the parish of St. Paul Grange-over-Sands. A parish is a local church community. It shares its vicar, The Reverend Andrew Norman, with St Paul Parish Church in the town centre. This means one vicar looks after both churches.

A place called Grange Fell Cemetery is also located nearby.