Welcome to Cheriton
St Michael and All Angels was built during the 1100.s it is situated on a small hill, almost certainly a prehistoric burial ground. The Church is the largest in the Benefice with a seating capacity in excess of 200. There are 119 people on the Parish electoral roll and the regular congregation at Sunday communion averages 35 adults and 10 children.
The congregation encompasses all ages including young professionals with families, the early retired and the elderly. The recent Mission Audit showed the church to be a valuable asset within the community. St Michael.s has a Sunday School, an enthusiastic choir, a permanent organist and a peel of 6 bells with an active band of ringers. The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Cheriton. The fabric of the church is in good condition having just undergone a renovation programme and the churchyard is maintained by 26 village volunteers.
Visiting
St Michael's Church is open to visitors every day of the week - unlocked early morning and locked at sunset (occasionally a little earlier).
Services & Worship
Services are a mix of traditional and contemporary worship. There is an emphasis on rural life with services including Rogation and the Blessing of the Plough. There is a themed third Sunday service including topics such as Law and Grace, Saving the Planet, and Healing.
The choir, affiliated to the RSCM and led by a professional choir mistress, also likes to invite fellow singers and musicians to services such as .Jazz Mass.. This year, church events include the Village Fete, Jazz Barbeque, Harvest Supper & Barn Dance, Back to Church Sunday and Parish Pilgrimage.
Upper Itchen Benefice