Come and see
WELCOME TO ST GEORGE & ST MARY
COCKINGTON'S PARISH CHURCH
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Vying for the title of Devon's oldest church with its origin dating back to c.1068, The parish church of St George & St Mary has been a place of worship for over 950 years. we are an inclusive Christian congregation serving the Cockington and Chelston communities together with our sister church St Matthew's, Chelston.
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today Cockington is as popular as ever for its serenity and charm for the thousands of visitors who pass through. The setting is chosen by many families for weddings and baptisms.
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Our doors and indeed our hearts are open every day to welcome you into this historic place of worship. You'll find out a lot about us on this website, but the best way is to come and see.
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The church is open every day 10am till 4pm .
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Bellringers wanted!
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thought for the week
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Like us to keep in touch?
If you'd like to received a copy of our monthly newsletter and details of special events taking place here at St Matthews and our sister church at Cockington please complete the adjacent form.
safeguarding
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If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to our Parish Safeguarding Officer on 01803 607709 or visit the Diocesan Safeguarding Team's website.
If you are a young person and you feel unhappy about something happening to you, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.
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click here to view our safeguarding policy
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