Mathon Church
... at the heart of the village
Welcome
The village of Mathon is situated in a rural Herefordshire parish with the beautiful and historic parish church of St. John the Baptist in the heart of the village (on the Cradley to Colwall road - postcode WR13 5PW). The congregation share traditional Christian services and values, reaching out into the wider community with a hand of friendship and welcome to all who would wish to join them. With over 900 years of history it is a Church and a building with many roles. Mathon church is a place of meeting and peace, a place of prayer and for music. It is a focus for the community, a building for everyone ... and a venue for milestones in the lives of many generations of local families.
Peace in which to pray
... fellowship in which to worship
Services this week
In Mathon or Live-streamed
Sunday 8 February 2026 at 6:00 PMEvensong
Second before Lent
Please join online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 578-270-357).
Download order of service on the day
Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 6:30 PM
Live-streamed service of Evening Prayer
Please join us online (or by 'phone on 0330 221 0097 with Access Code: 496-060-773). (Order of service)
In our neighbouring churches
At Cradley
Sunday 8 February 2026 at 10:45 AM
Family Communion
Second before Lent
At Cradley
Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 10:00 AM
Holy Communion (said)
At Storridge
Sunday 8 February 2026 at 9:30 AM
Mattins
Second before Lent
Events
... to bring the community together
Events
Throughout the year the Church organises events to bring the village together and to celebrate milestones in the christian year.
Next event in Mathon
Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 7:00 PM at Beech Grove Farm
Meeting of Mathon Parochial Church Council
Next featured up-coming event in the Benefice / Deanery :
Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 7:00 PM
at Cradley Village Hall
The course (running for six weeks on Wednesday evenings from 18 February to 25 March) is based on the film, and stage adaption of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. Based around five characters, and explores the grace of God, alongside our fallen state and opportunities for redemption. The course will be led by Jane MacFarlane, Local Lay Minister. Contact Jane on 07582 931158 for further info and to register or add your name to the list in Cradley, Mathon or Storridge Church.
Our Rector
... Revd. Prebendary Robert Ward
Our Rector
The parish of Mathon is currently in a period of interregnum, the Revd. Preb. Robert Ward, having retired in May 2025 after 18 years of dedication to Cradley, Mathon and Storridge. The Bishop of Hereford and the Dean & Chapter of Westminster Abbey as joint Patrons, are pleased to announce that Rev Rosie Roberts, presently Assistant Curate in the Mortimers Cross group of parishes, has accepted their offer to become the next Rector of Cradley with Mathon & Storridge. The Bishop will Licence Rev Roberts on the 7 July 2026 at 7 p.m. in Cradley Church. Please pray for Rosie her family and the people of the Mortimers Cross benefice as she prepares to move and take on this new role.
Rosie grew up in Hertfordshire but has been living in Herefordshire since 2015. Her husband is also a priest and they have two boys aged 8 and 11. Rosie has a background in choral singing and working on arts events and projects, and she and her family are really looking forward to becoming part of the community in Cradley, Mathon and Storridge.
The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Cradley, Herefordshire, WR13 5LQ
01886 880438
info@mathonchurch.org.uk
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Together
... in faith