St Editha's Church, Amington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Editha’s Church, Amington |
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St Editha’s Church, Amington
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| 52°38′15.87″N 1°39′15.03″W / 52.6377417°N 1.6541750°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 23533 04519 |
| Location | Amington, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://amington.church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Editha |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | George Edmund Street |
| Completed | 1864 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Amington |
| Deanery | Polesworth |
| Archdeaconry | Aston |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Editha’s Church in Amington is a special building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special protection status. It is known as a Grade II listed building. This means it is a historic building that needs to be preserved.
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History of the Church
Building the Church
St Editha’s Church was built a long time ago, in 1864. A famous architect named George Edmund Street designed it. Architects are like artists who design buildings. Street was known for his beautiful church designs.
Special Windows
One of the most amazing things about St Editha’s Church is its stained glass windows. These windows were made by Edward Burne-Jones. He was a very talented artist. Stained glass windows are like giant colourful pictures made of many small pieces of glass. They let light shine through in beautiful patterns.
The Church Today
Part of the Diocese
Today, St Editha’s Church is part of the Diocese of Birmingham. A diocese is like a large area that a bishop oversees. The church is also part of the Aston archdeaconry and the Polesworth Deanery. It serves the local community in Amington.
Activities and Services
St Editha’s Church is a busy place. It holds services every Sunday. There is a modern service in the morning. A more traditional evening prayer service also takes place. Sometimes, there is an early morning Holy Communion service too.
The church also offers special services for healing. These happen once a month. It is a place where people can find comfort and support.
Community Groups
The church is open for community activities during the week. On Thursday mornings during school terms, there is a group called "The Ark." It is a "Stay Play and Pray" group for families with young children.
Every Thursday, the church welcomes everyone as part of the "Places of Welcome" scheme. This is a national program. It offers a friendly place for people to meet and chat. You can find out more about all the church's activities on its official website.
The Church Organ
St Editha’s Church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was first built by George Holdich. Organs are large instruments that make sound using air through pipes. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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