Welcome

Chagford is one of those quintessential English communities that has its church and a large number of shops clustered around a pretty Market Square, and a wide range of community groups and interests.

The church of St Michael the Archangel, stands at the centre of the town and is happy to engage in all areas of community life. It has been the heartbeat of this ancient Stannary town for close on a millennium. The present building celebrates its 750th anniversary in 2011 as Bishop Branscombe consecrated it in July 1261.

Most recently the interior has been adapted to provide facilities at the rear and a small concourse that makes the church, still with a traditional ‘pewed’ lay-out, adaptable for a variety of uses around concerts and worship.

The interior, naturally dark and womblike, comes alive with up-to-date lighting and heating and its many treasures glow. It attracts large numbers of visitors who come to enjoy the Dartmoor National Park.

The usual Sunday worship is lively and contemporary and is led by a splendid choir. There is opportunity for traditional as well, with a mid-week Communion and a monthly Sung Evensong according to the Book of Common Prayer. An average of sixty communicants participate weekly.

Small but flourishing congregations in the Roman Catholic and Gospel Church enhance the spiritual richness of a population that numbers only 1500 souls.

It is a happy truth that a warm welcome awaits you.

 

Vision Statement for our Mission Community:

Communicating the good news of Jesus

and demonstrating care for the vulnerable,

our communities and the wider creation.