Photo Gallery - Church in the Woottons

The nave at All Saints Church

Looking back towards the font and rear of the church. The Victorian candelabra are visible clearly on the pews.

Reverend Tate takes the 'All Ages' service

Modern forms of communication such as the use of PowerPoint presentation are not uncommon during services

The Tower (rebuilt in the late 19th century) of All Saints Church

North Wootton Church was rebuilt in the 19^{th century}

Flag bearer for the brownies at All Saints Church

The 'All Age' Service includes members of the Rainbow, Brownies and Scout groups with the children taking an active part in the service

The Altar at All Saints Church

There is a strong choral tradition at St Mary's Church, South Woottoh, supported by exceptionally talented organists and musicians.

The congregation of All Saints Church

People from all ages and backgrounds are catered for at The Church in the Woottons with traditional and informal services taking place

All Saints Church during a recent Sunday Service

The children's groups take pride of place at the 'All Age' Service, taking part throughout the service.

Part of the congregation of All Saints Church, North Wootton

The church at North Wootton can accommodate over 80 people

Reverend David Tate presents this weeks 'sermon'

Clergy regularly use PowerPoint slides to engage and enthuse the congregation during services, especially useful for displaying hymns

A view from the balcony at the rear of All Saints Church

During the service, children are invited to use percussion instruments during hymns to liven up the spirit of the occasion

The magnificent seven - Reverends Higton and Tate outside All Saints Church

The Church in the Woottons is supported by three priests who take it in turns to share the workload and support each other regularly

Tony Higton addresses the congregation

Looking from the font near the entrance porch towards the pulpit where Tony Higton addresses the congregation at All Saints Church

It's hymn singing time and the PowerPoint slides fly into action

Whether you are tone deaf or a perfect soprano, the act of singing and praise at The Church in the Woottons is more important than the quality of your voice

During the 'All Ages' Service at All Saints Church

Looking towards the choir and the altar at the front of the church.

Young and not so young - worship together

North Wootton Church is closely linked with the Rainbow, Brownies and Scout groups, engaging young children in the act of worship and praise.

The Tower - All Saints Church, North Wootton

The entrance porch (right), looking towards the reconstructed tower which houses the Junior Church room on the first floor

The altar and east stained glass window

Holy Communion (or The Eucharist) is celebrated regularly at this altar

The crucifix on the altar

Christianity's most iconic symbol, recognised throughout the world as a symbol of the promise of everlasting life

David Tate tells the congregation present to BOGOF

Humour is allowed in church! David Tate explores the concept of being twice the Christian that you are now (Buy One Get One Free)

Representatives from the Rainbows and Brownies take part in the service

These informal services allow children to take part in a big way. Here they are involved in reading stories from the bible

The Brownie troop of North Wootton

The Junior Church meets weekly at All Saints, with members of the Brownies taking an active part during regular services once a month

Members of the Brownies take part in collecting the offerings

Being an active part of church services helps children to have a deeper understanding and awareness of what it means to be a Christian

The Cross standing on top of the altar at All Saints Church

A view from the altar, taking in the cross and All Saints church

The crucifix, along with the stained glass window above depicting Jesus, remains the central focus of the Christian church

Candles represent the light of Christ, the illumination of the Holy Spirit and the eternal flame of the Kingdom of heaven

The Reverend David Tate takes the All Ages service at All Saints Church

The talk at the All Age Services are interactive. Here, David asks questions of the children in the congregation.

The Reverend David Tate

Looking from the altar and Choir towards the nave

The congregation singing wholeheartedly and supported by the organist and supporting instruments

A Brownie reads during the service

Behind the altar

The East window of the church, the three glass windows representing the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit

St Mary's Church, South Wootton

Looking towards the Choir and altar and the large East window the floods the church with natural light

The altar at St Mary's Church, North Wootton

From the altar at St Mary's Church

Looking towards the nave in the distance, taken from behind the altar. The Cross is the ever present symbol of Christ's crucifixion

The wooden cross

Carved into the door of the kitchen at St Mary's Church is this well defined cross - a modern representation in an ancient church

The ancient font at St Mary's Church, South Wootton

Over 800 years old, this font has welcomed tens of thousands of souls into the Christian faith. It is carved from a massive block of Purbeck marble.

South Transept window, St Mary's Church

Glazed in 1926, showing the Annunciation with the angel Gabriel (left), the Blessed Virgin Mary (centre) and Joseph and Mary with the body of Jesus (right)

The altar tomb, St Mary's Church

The altar tomb in the sanctuary is an early polished Purbeck marble tomb, inscribed with the date 1603.

The Reverend Tony Higton addresses the congregation at All Saints Church, North Wootton

Tony and the Scout Master

The Reverend Linda Ashby with Tony Higton

St Mary's Church

St Mary's has beautiful Sung Eucharists from the modern Prayer Book, very traditional services from the wonderful Old Prayer Book and other services. Sung Eucharist occurs on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month.