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Church Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
GL50
In 2013, the former St Mary’s Church was designated Cheltenham Minster by the Bishop of Gloucester. This title is to honour particular churches throughout England, generally referring to the large size or the importance of the church. In the 21st Century, the Church of England has entitled existing parish churches with the status.
The church provides a space for learning within a supportive community. It offers a short course, named Christianity Explored, which examines the claims of Jesus in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also smaller groups that visitors can become involved in, such as women’s meetings, youth groups, singles’ groups and an international group.
Services
Sunday Service, 11:00am
Holy Communion is usually celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Coffee and tea are served in St Matthew’s Church after both services.
At Christmas time, Cheltenham Minster holds various events throughout the month of December including carol services at various times of the day. See the events calendar on the St Marys/St Matthews website, or on the notice board at the church itself.
The church is surrounded by historical events and has been decorated with memorials, including one to the developer of Cheltenham’s first spa and a commemoration to King George III’s visit to Cheltenham in 1788. Francis Close, the founder of the teacher training colleges that are now
