Busbridge Church
St John the Baptist, Busbridge | ||
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Style Gothic Revival | | |
Years built | 1865-1867 | |
Administration | ||
Diocese | Guildford | |
Episcopal area | Guildford (Bishop of Guildford) | |
Archdeaconry | Surrey | |
Deanery | Godalming | |
Parish | Busbridge | |
Clergy | ||
Rector | Simon Taylor | |
Vicar(s) | Simon Willetts (Associate Vicar), Margot Spencer, Andy Spencer | |
Curate(s) | Patrick Samuels |
Busbridge Church or St John the Baptist Church, is an
History
Busbridge Church was founded by John and Emma Ramsden of Busbridge Hall. Building work took place between 1865 and 1867 and finished with the building's dedication in 1867. The church was designed by George Gilbert Scott and has a wrought-iron chancel screen by Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the First World War memorial. There are stained glass windows by Morris & Co., including Edward Burne-Jones, and later ones by Archibald Keightley Nicholson. The church is designated as a Grade II* listed building.[4]
Memorials
The churchyard contains several significant memorials by architect
Sunday Services
Busbridge Church
9:30am Contemporary Service
Worship is band-led and there is regular use of modern media. Holy Communion is on the third Sunday.
11:15am Classic Service
Classic congregation then meets in Busbridge Church from 11.15am till 12.00pm. They follow Common Worship. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. The worship and music style is both traditional with contemporary songs and
6:00pm Evening Worship
This is an informal evening service with extended periods of music and a relaxed atmosphere. Holy Communion is on the fourth Sunday of every month.[7]
Gallery
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Exterior
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View along Brighton Road
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Interior
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Christmas Eve at Busbridge Church in 2011
See also
References
- ^ Joint Benefice with Hambledon Church Archived 2010-11-09 at the Wayback Machine, Hambledon Village website.
- ^ Service times and congregations Archived 7 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Busbridge Church.
- ^ "Busbridge Church Youth and Children". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (1352706)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Busbridge War Memorial (1044531)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ The 10:00am Classic Service Archived September 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Busbridge Church.
- ^ The 6:30pm Service of Evening Worship Archived September 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Busbridge Church.
External links
- Media related to St John the Baptist's church, Busbridge at Wikimedia Commons
- Busbridge and Hambledon Church Website
- Busbridge and Hambledon Church Promotional Youtube Video