Welcome to All Saints' and St. John's Churches
We are the two Church of England places of worship in the Essex village of Great Horkesley.
Our buildings provide the venues for Sunday services and the christenings, marriages and funerals associated with the Christian faith of the people who live in the village.
Our buildings provide the venues for Sunday services and the christenings, marriages and funerals associated with the Christian faith of the people who live in the village.
All Saints'
 The Parish Church of All Saints’ is at the extreme north end of the village. All Saints' Church is a fine grade 1 listed building dating from the 12th Century with 14th and 15th century additions. Much restoration work has been done over the years to maintain it in good condition so that it can continue to play a part in the ongoing life of the community. Apart from being regularly used for Christian worship, it is also the venue for Baptisms (Christenings), weddings and of course funerals. It is also where the Parish burial ground is situated. | St. John's
 (Picture by John Mehen) The small St. John’s Church is within the main residential part of the village and is normally used alternatively with the Parish church for Sunday services.
The original building is about 200 years old, and was acquired for the Church in Gt. Horkesley by Capt. Kelso at the beginning of the 19th Century. The original building consisted of the Nave only, the Chancel & Vestry being later additions. A separate meeting room known as St. John’s Room was added in the 1970‘s, and a toilet and a kitchen added; the whole building is now grade 2 listed. St. John’s Room is used during the week for a Fun Club, which caters for children from 5 to 11 during term time,and for the Pram 'n' Chat baby and toddler group. |