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New to Church?

Coming to St. Michael’s Church Great Torrington you will be greeted at the door by a friendly face as it can be daunting coming into a church for the first time.

Sunday services normally start at 10.00, with most morning services lasting just over an hour. If it is your first visit it is probably best to arrive about 10 minutes before the service.

We are a traditional church with a range of people from all ages and different backgrounds, and we accept people as they are – wear whatever you feel comfortable in, and please sit wherever you like.

Babies and children are welcome at all our services. Sometimes bringing them to church can feel like hard work. Babies do cry sometimes. Toddlers can get restless. Older children get bored – and say so! All this can make parents feel anxious and embarrassed. Please don’t be.

If your baby is settled, please stay sitting throughout the service if this is more comfortable, even if others are standing or kneeling. If your baby cries, don’t be embarrassed, do whatever you need to do. If your baby or toddler is restless, walk around the aisle. Near the Children’s area you will find a small selection of books and toys.

You might want to sit towards the front, where your children can see and hear better. Feel free to explain to them what is happening. If you need to leave the service, that’s okay, do come back though!

At a Holy Communion service, everyone is welcome to come forward to the altar. If you are Confirmed by a Bishop in the Church of England, or in a church in communion with it, you are welcome to receive the Sacrament of Bread and Wine. If you have not been confirmed, you and your children are welcome to receive a blessing.

Please bring the service booklet to the altar with you, so that the priest knows you wish to receive a blessing. The church is accessible for disabled people, there is a wheelchair available, and toilet facilities. The audio is amplified, and there is a hearing loop.

​You are welcome to stay after the morning service for a cup of tea or coffee, and a chat.
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St. Michaels, Great Torrington

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Calf Street
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EA


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Great Torrington
​Devon
EX38 8BN

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  • Home
  • About
    • New to Church?
    • Clergy and Staff
    • Great Torrington Church Guide >
      • More info
      • Fairtrade
      • Bells
    • GT Restoration
    • Little Torrington Church - Welcome >
      • News including LT Restoration Project
      • LT Church Guide
      • Friends of St. Giles
      • St. Giles Church history >
        • “Lost slate epitaph"
        • The Lost Epitaph story, Part 2
        • LT Parish Church History, Part 3
        • LT Parish Church History, Part 4
      • Family Histories at St. Giles >
        • Introduction
        • Graves at St. Giles
        • Monuments inside St. Giles
    • Frithelstock Church Guide
    • Taddiport Church Guide >
      • The Belfry Project
    • Local Good Causes
    • Torrington Town
    • Met Office Weather Forecast >
      • South West England - Regional
      • UK Weather
  • All Service Times
    • Great Torrington
    • Little Torrington
    • Frithelstock
    • Taddiport
  • Giving
  • Online Services
    • Live Stream
  • Safeguarding
  • Newsletters
  • Photos
    • Building
    • May Fair Flower Festivals >
      • May 2019
      • May 2018
      • May 2017
      • May 2016
      • May 2015
      • May 2014
      • May 2013
      • Prior to 2013
    • Taddiport Flowers
    • Baptism & Confirmation >
      • Trinity Sunday 16th June, 2019
      • Feast of Christ the King 24th Nov, 2013
      • Pentecost Sunday 27th May, 2012
  • Music
    • All Concerts
    • St. Michael's Choir
    • Father Willis Organ
    • Audio Clips
    • An Organ Tour
  • Dates for your diary / Events
  • Items of interest
  • Baptism, Weddings, Funerals, Reconciliation, Anointing
  • Documents
  • Links
  • Facebook pages
  • Contact Us
    • Wedding Requests
    • Contribute to our website or newsletter