Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Welcome to St. Peter's Thornton
St. Peter’s Church is set in the village of Thornton, a linear village on a ridge overlooking the picturesque and popular Thornton Reservoir.
This old and beautiful church, of medieval origin dates from the 13th century and is Grade 1 listed. It holds a unique place in the county, and its contents are of great historical interest. Medieval stained glass, linen fold pews from 1560, a working clock over 400 years old, a mid Victorian organ recently completely refurbished are just a few of its assets. These features survive today because, fortunately, no restoration was carried out during the Victorian era. In 2019, St Peter's increased its peal of bells to six and they are regularly rung for services and weddings by the local ringing team.
Sunday services include Holy Communion, Morning Prayer and Modern J22 Worship, each followed by tea and coffee. On the first Sunday of the month the service is usually held in the Community Centre and preceded by a community breakfast. Please check the link below for details of services.
There are two groups that get together regularly for midweek bible study at homes in the village (one daytime and one evening). Please contact the churchwarden for details.
'Little Angels' is a group for babies, pre-school children and their adults with songs, stories from the Bible and playtime with juice and biscuits. It is held in church at 2pm on the first Thursday of the month in term time and all are very welcome.
Working-parties made up of volunteers from the village continue to work hard to tackle maintenance projects in the old churchyard.
Friends of St. Peter's (FOSP)
The Friends of St. Peter’s organisation, formed in 1995, works tirelessly to fund projects to maintain and improve the building. Its membership is drawn both from within the congregation and from the wider community and is supported by many of the villagers of Thornton.
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Where to find us
St. Peter's Church is at the end of Church Lane, which is a narrow cul-de-sac off Main Street, adjacent to the village shop. There is no parking on Church Lane, but on-street parking is available on Main Street.
St. Peter's Thornton
Church Lane
Thornton
Coalville
LE67 1AA
Please note that correspondence should not be sent to this address. Letters, enquiries etc should be sent to the Rectory in Markfield.
Thornton Links:
Friends of St Peter's
Thornton Village website