St Peter’s, Wawne

Welcome to this place of Christian worship dating from the twelfth century.  Initially associated with the nearby Cistercian abbey at Meaux, it has a fifteenth century Perpendicular west window thought…

Welcome to this place of ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. worshipWorship 1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect to God. The Bible includes a wide range of physical expression in worship, including bowing down, lifting hands, dancing, processions and singing. The main day on which Christians gather for communal worship is Sunday (the day when Christ is believed to have risen from the dead). 2. Christian liturgy including sung material and prayers of thanksgiving and praise. dating from the twelfth century.  Initially associated with the nearby Cistercian abbeyAbbey 1. Community of monks or nuns under the rule of an abbot or abbess. This is the higher grade of monastery, as opposed to the lower priory. 2. Building which they occupy. at Meaux, it has a fifteenth century Perpendicular west window thought to be one of the finest in the country. We are open each day.