St. Giles of Provence Church
TotternhoeWelcome to St Giles in the village of Totternhoe.
The Church of St Giles became a Grade I listed building on 3 February 1967. The church was built using stone from local quarries and has a fine exterior. Building began in the 14th century and was not completed until the 16th. It is said to host “the best set of bells in Bedfordshire”. The west tower contains eight bells, dating back to 1654. The ringing platform in the tower was erected in 1967.
The ‘living’ churchyard at St Giles is an attractive, nature-friendly space with areas that encourage wildlife – find out more.
Features
- Mainly Totternhoe stone with chequered ashlar and flint east chancel wall. Battlemented.
- Chancel C14. Remainder late Perpendicular.
- Four bay arcades with capital of east respond of north arcade bearing an angel with a shield depicting an ash tree rising from a well, a symbol for Ashwell.
- Original nave and aisle roofs with moulded purlins, carved beams and bosses. “Flint- flushwork” decoration used in the gable of the nave.
- In chancel, brass of John Warwekhyll, vicar (deceased 1524).
Address
St Giles Church
The Ride, Church Road
Totternhoe, LU6 1RH
St. Giles Church Hall
Church Road, Totternhoe
LU6 1RE
To get in touch, please see Contact Us.
Services
We hold a number of Sunday Services and our hope is that everyone is able to worship in a style that is comfortable for them. Find out more about when we meet and see details of all services in the Benefice.
Safeguarding
Our three parishes are committed to keeping everyone in our churches safe and protected, especially our young people and those who might be vulnerable.
Church Hall Bookings
St Giles Church Hall is available for hire during the daytime and/or evening.
Weddings
Looking to get married at St Giles? Join hundreds of couples who have, for centuries, chosen to enter in to Holy Matrimony in our beautiful grade I listed historic buildings.
Policies
Service Times
December 23
24th
Christmas Eve
10am
No Service
Stanbridge
4pm
Christingle
Stanbridge
11:30pm
Midnight Mass
Stanbridge
11am
Holy Communion
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No Service
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25th
Christmas Day
No Service
Stanbridge
No Service
Totternhoe
10am
Holy Communion
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31st
10:30am
Holy Communion
Stanbridge
No Service
Totternhoe
No Service
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Safeguarding
Young people at St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist has a designated Safeguarding Officer:
Reverend Kaushal David – 01525 211864
07824603592
kaushaldavid@hotmail.com
Our relevant volunteers and PCC members hold valid DBS certificates, have undergone safeguarding training and are familiar with our good practice guidelines for the work they do.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children when they are at St John the Baptist
At St John the Baptist we take the well-being of all who worship here and use our buildings seriously; all deserve the best care that we, as Christians, can provide.
We publicly state here that we, as a PCC, have reviewed our policies to ensure we have complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
Our policies for safeguarding both children and adults when they are vulnerable are endorsed by the Diocese of St Albans and reviewed every year. Our Safeguarding Officer, Churchwarden, several PCC members and others who work alongside the young and vulnerable have undertaken safeguarding training and are familiar with the key documents published by the Church of England Protecting All God’s Children (2010) and Promoting a Safer Church (2017). Those working in areas where it is necessary to have been checked by the DBS hold a current and clear check, and are familiar with our good practice guidelines for the work they do.
We acknowledge our responsibility for these matters and strive always to do God’s work, mindful of current legislation, regulations and guidelines but always with Christian love.
Bellringing
All Saints church West tower contains six bells which were recast and rehung in 1929. The bells are all true-harmonically tuned and produce a very fine modern ring.
If you would like to participate in bell ringing at this church, please contact John Wilkins on 01525 210 961