About
In 1790 a Congregational Chapel was founded and continued in being until 1972 when the Congregational Church joined with the Presbyterian Church to form the United Reformed Church (URC) Approximately 150 yards away a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel opened its doors for worship in October 1878. In 1902, a larger church was built adjacent to the original one which then became the present church hall.
From 1968 onwards, the two churches grew gradually together, sharing the worship occasionally and working together. Under the sensitive leadership of the ministers of that time, the two church families finally merged to become the United Church of St. Aldhelm’s in 1984.
In 2009 the Worship area was extensively refurbished and the finished building retains a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere with the added flexibility of use and modern technology. There is a hall and other meeting rooms and the entire church is available for hire. A warm welcome is given to our regular charitable users and all who attend the church for Worship.
The church is also, of course, available for all your spiritual needs from Weddings, christenings, and funerals, for more details of these please get in touch with the minister.
In a world of busyness and stress, we seek to offer a sanctuary of peace and hope through our worship, our welcome, and our offers of practical help. We are an inclusive fellowship where all are welcome and everyone is given a seat and a voice.
Location
The church is located at:
| Pickwick Road |
| Corsham |
| Wiltshire |
| SN13 9BS |
| Tel: 01249 818923 |
The church is located on Pickwick Road, Corsham. From Melksham/Devizes enter on the B3353, pass the Methuen Arms on the right, and go straight on at the next mini-roundabout, then the Church is immediately on your right.
From Calne/Chippenham, continue along the A4 through Pickwick to the Hare & Hounds, turn left at the mini-roundabout into Pickwick Road, and go down to the church on the left.
Times of services
Our Church meets at 10:30 am with Communion taking place on the 3rd Sunday of each Month
The Hive
The Hive is a Morning Coffee club for Mums, Dads, Family members & Carers. Our toddler group has been running for some years now. Everyone is warmly welcomed. A chance to get to know other mums, family members & carers, lots of toys to play with, and space to run around and make a mess! Contact Cynthia on 01225 709679
Study / Fellowship Groups
| Group | Details |
| Pittstop | Meets fortnightly on Monday mornings, 10.30 am (10.15 am for a cuppa’) in the church |
| Lighthouse | Bible study, Prayer & fellowship group. We Meet every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the church with a 7:30 pm Start. The closing prayers with be at 8:30 pm. For more information call Michael on 07973996287 |
| The Saints Skittles Team | Play in the Corsham & District Skittles League on Wednesday evenings. Their home alley is at the Corsham Football Club, Lacock Road |
| Corsham Churches Food Bank | St. Aldhelm’s Church is the host church for this work together with the other churches in Corsham. Open: Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 am-12 noon. |
| The Hive | The HIVE meets on Wednesday mornings in the church hall during term time, 9.30-11.30 am; a time for tea/coffee for Mums, Dads, Family members & carers – and playtime for children! |
| Sat Cafe | SAT CAFÉ is open every Saturday morning in the church, from 10.00 am-12 noon. On the first Saturday of each month there is a Book Swap; bring one or more books and swap as required. Open to everyone. |
Other key people
| Minister with Pastoral Care | Revd Craig Manley |
| Treasurer | Val Johnston |
| Church Secretary | Cynthia Carter (01225 709679) |
| Communion Stewards | Val Johnston, Derrick Williams. |
| Organist/Claviova | Mrs. Sharon Bridges |
| Property Steward | Derrick Williams |
| Baptismal Roll Secretary | Cynthia Carter |
| JMA Organiser | Val Johnston |
| Pastoral Organiser | Revd Anne Dove |
| Elders | Derrick Williams, Michael Wyatt, Sylvia Nutt, Cynthia Carter, Lorna Robertson, Val Johnston. |
| Cleaner | Joy Finch |
| Flowers Organiser, Door Stewards, Vestry Stewards, Refreshments, Communion Steward, Music. | Sharon |
| Covenants Steward | Val Johnston |
| Creche Organiser | |
| Junior Church | Katrina Greenwood |
| The Hive | Cynthia Carter |
| Hiring’s Secretary | Theresa Matthews (07488228662) |
| Key Holder | Theresa Matthews |
| Skittle Team | John Greenwood |
| Social media/Sound & Presentation. | Michael Wyatt, John Johnston, Derrick Williams, Dennis Dove. |