St Albans Church - Forest Town

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

On the 5th November 1910 the foundation stone for St Alban The Martyr was laid by the Duke of Portland of Welbeck Abbey.

The Church was dedicated on the 2nd July 1911 by the Bishop of Southwell. The church is built of Bulwell stone with Weldon stone dressings

In 1937 extension work was carried out and an additional North Aisle was built.

On the 16th July 1968 a large portion of the church was damaged by fire.

After extensive repairs and refurbishment

the Church was re-hallowed on the 20th May 1969.

The main feature of the Church is, without doubt, the imposing Altar window. It was installed in 1995 and referred to as the East Window. It was dedicated by the, Right Rev. Patrick Harris Bishop of Southwell on 25th June 1995.

The design shows Christ, his arms outstretched, as both the Giver and the Receiver. As you face the window, on the left of Jesus is the Greek letter Alpha (the beginning) and on the right the Greek letter Omega (the end). Behind Christ is the Tree of Life and at his feet the River of Life. The window needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Why not call in when the Church is open, (see service times) or any Tuesday between 2.15pm - 3.15pm when the Church is open for quiet reflection..

INCUMBENTS OF ST. ALBAN'S.

1911-1924 Rev Harry Bull
1924-1929 Rev Robert Percival Tinsley
1929-1935 Rev George Sprittles
1935-1942 Rev Percy Clegg
1942-1947 Rev Douglas Mortimer
1947-1955 Rev John Spencer
1955-1964 Rev Philip Walker BA
1964-1970 Rev Walter S Beasley BA
1970-1976 Rev Leslie G Standley MA
1976-1978 Rev A G B Parsons
1979-1983 Rev Ian Edmond Gibbs
1984-1992 Rev Robin Walford
1992-1998 Rev Bob Smith
1999- Rev Philip Stead

History details kindly provided by

Malcolm & Pauline Marples Visit Site

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"I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:7-10

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