Beesands Church
St. Andrew's church
Information about St. Andrew's church its origin and development is to say the least very sparse and sketchy. What follows has been gleaned from a number of sources, some local people and inside the church its self.
On the site of the present church a reading room was built and paid for by the residents. At some time this reading room became it is thought a 'mission church'. Much later on the 12th August 1951 it was dedicated to St. Andrew (the first disciple and first missionary of Christ) by the Bishop of Exeter. This little church has a seating capacity of 46 people.
For many years it had its own minister who was provided with a house on the condition that he preached each Sunday at both Sherford Church (St. Martins) and Beesands Church. A local resident financed the purchase of the house.
The village was and still is, only on a much reduced scale, a fishing village of less than 100 residents. Tourism swells this number during the holiday season four fold.
The church is now part of the Benefice of Stokenham and as it now has a very small congregation only one service is held there per month. This is augmented by Taizé Ecumenical Services once every two months. (see TAIZE notes )
For further information please contact:
Revd Richard Harding Tel: 01548580385