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St Matthew's Church St Matthew's Church, in Church Lane, is one of the oldest and most interesting churches in the County, dating back to 1378. It is a Grade 1 listed building and is noted for its ancient stained glass windows, memorial brasses and medieval tiles. It features in Simon Jenkins' book "England's Thousand Best Churches" and attracts many visitors. It is open from 2-4 pm on Saturday afternoons during the summer. St Matthew's extends a warm and friendly welcome to all newcomers to the village. There is a service every Sunday morning at 11.00am; other services are advertised in the Parish Magazine. Children and young people are welcome at all services and are invited to join in the Sunday School if they wish. We arrange fund-raising events throughout the year, many of which take place in and around the church itself. These are open to everyone. A Pastoral Care Team operates to offer friendship and support in times of need and visits can be arranged if requested. Enquiries regarding baptisms should be directed in the first instance to the Vicar, the Rev’d Mike Alexander (Email: mikealexander@ticvic.fsnet.co.uk and Tel: 01332 880380). For wedding enquiries please contact Eileen Pierrepont (Tel: 01332 831894). All other enquiries should be directed to the Churchwardens (Tel: 01332 672632 or 0115 875 8393). EVENTS ORGANISED BY MORLEY CHURCH
Saturday 5 June 2010 (2.00 - 4.00 pm) Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum and St Matthew’s Church open to the public.
Saturday 12 June 2010 (2.00-4.30pm) Annual Church Garden Party on the Croquet Lawn at Morley. To be opened at 2.00 pm by Miss Kate Marsland, Headteacher, Morley Primary School.
Saturday 3 July 2010 (2.00-4.00pm) Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum and St Matthew’s Church open to the public.
Saturday 3 July 2010 (6.30pm onwards) Jazz on the Lawn at Morley with the Paul Stephenson Jazz Group. Tickets £5 available from 01332 831649, 01332 835376 and 01332 832136. Bring your own picnic and chair.
Saturday 7 August 2010 (2.00-4.00pm) Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum and St Matthew’s Church open to the public.
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Thursday 9 September, Friday 10 September, Sunday 12 September 2010 (2.00-4.00pm) Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum and St Matthew’s Church open to the public.
Sunday 3 October 2010 (11.00am) Harvest Thanksgiving and Children’s Gift Service at St Matthew’s Church.
Sunday 14 November 2010 (10.55am) Remembrance Day Service at St Matthew's Church - meet at the War Memorial.
Saturday 20 November 2010 (10.00am-12noon) Christmas Bazaar in St Matthew’s Church.
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