Penallt Old Church

Penallt Old Church is the oldest building in the village. The focal point of the parish even for those who rarely worship in it. Visible from miles around it is a spiritual refuge for the local parishioners and the many who use the footpaths that pass through the churchyard. The church is open all the time. Please join on us for Sunday services (every 2 weeks) or just enjoy the tranquility of the church and visit the churchyard to enjoy the magnificent views of the river Wye 600 feet below. The church is always open and the visitors book bears testament to the number of ‘pilgrim walkers’ who pass through and are awed by the tranquillity and beauty of this wonderful church. The church is also home to a 300+ population of Horseshoe bats and a site of special scientific interest. For more details on the church history see below.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Penallt old Church is the oldest building in the village dating from the early 13th century. It has magnificent views and is a place of peace and serenity in which many of our ancestors are buried.

However, the Church and churchyard require continual repair and maintenance and this relies only on local support.

We have spent @£30k in 2023 - repointing the tower and main roofs as well as replacing the bell tower floor- this work wiil hopefully will last a good few years!

This spend has depleted our funds and we still have many outstanding projects including the provision of an outside composting loo as we have no water supply . So please spend a few pennies to help !

Services

14 April    Easter 3        

                  11.00 Old Church…Eucharist   

28 April    Easter 5

                   11.00 Old Church    Eucharist

12 May    Ascension Sunday

                    11.00 Old Church    Eucharist             

  26 May    Trinity Sunday

  11.00 Old Church     Eucharist

Churchwarden - Tim McCord 07770 638250  timmccord@hotmail.co.uk

PCC Members

Lyn Harper muderma@googlemail.com

Sarah Haefner 01600 712349

Newsletters, Volunteering and Fundraising

We produce a Parish magazine every two months which can be downloaded from here …..

Volunteering – from time to time we have ‘churchyard’ working parties to ensure that the churchyard is clean and tidy. If you can help watch out for notices and contact Tim McCord.

As an old building there is also plenty of work that is required on the fabric.  If you have a specific skill or craft – your help would be invaluable.

Fund Raising – In common with many organisations, Covid-19 has significantly reduced the Church income which we rely on to maintain the building. If you would like to give in a tax efficient manner, donations however small are greatly appreciated . Please contact the Treasurer timmccord@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

History

There are 28 pages of history contained in the Local History section of this site plus 17 drawings and watercolours.

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