News
10th
July 2025 
Hidden Stories - the fourth year!
The hidden stories just keep on coming. Once again, Jonathan Bean has compiled a treasure trove of photos and information to inspire us all to look more closely at our marvellous church and its contents.
The exhibition opened on Saturday 5th July, at the end of the first day of the Open Gardens Weekend. The second day concluded with a celebration of Choral Evensong, led by the combined choir of the Mission Community. Our visitors and our regular worshippers, as well as non-churchgoing villagers are fortunate indeed to have such a splendid display enhancing the beauty of the building,
1st
May 2025 
Easter 2025
An "Hour at the Cross" reflection on Good Friday was much appreciated by those who attended,
We celebrated on Easter Morning at our Family Service which included an Easter Egg hunt for the children.
1st
January 2025 
Christmas 2024
A glorious Carol Service in the church supported by the Community Choir brought the Christmas Tree Festival to a close. The choir wrapped up warm to rehearse in the empty church but it was full for the service.
There was a special Christmas Morning Service with puppets used to tell the Christmas story.
20th
October 2024 
Harvest Festival 2024
Harvest is a time of thanksgiving, celebration of community and sharing. A traditional Harvest Thanksgiving Service took place on Sunday 13 October, preceded by a fundraising Curry Lunch on the Saturday (see Events) and followed by a Ploughman’s Lunch.
20th
July 2024 
Harberton's Hidden Treasures - the Third Year
Jonathan Bean has created another stunning exhibition of photos and text casting light on the stories behind the stones. It's on show in the church, along with hand held versions of all his other displays.
Come more than once - you'll need plenty of time to appreciate all the amazing details.
3rd
April 2024 
Easter at St Andrew's
This beautiful Easter Garden provided an opportunity to reflect on the story of Holy Week.
20th
March 2024 
Curry Lunch
After the success of the Big Breakfasts, our Pop Up cafe team proved they can do lunch as well!
17th
January 2024 
A quirky vew ...
For a quirky description of our church have a look at this article.....
24th
July 2023 
Look, no hands!
The church clock has not been working well since the clock mechanism was repaired. The drive mechanism linking the two clock faces was sticking.
16th
April 2023 
Easter Sunday
On Easter Morning St Andrew’s was alive with beautiful arrangements of Spring flowers.
19th
January 2023 
New Altar Frontal
Some of the treasures of our church are the beautiful Altar Frontals which have been generously gifted to St Andrew’s over the years. There are different colours for the church seasons. The purple one we have for Lent (coming up to Easter), and Advent (coming up to Christmas) was in poor condition. Members of the congregation decided to give a new one which was used for the first time and blessed on the nearest Sunday to St Andrew’s Day, 30th November.
28th
July 2022 
St Andrew's Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival service took place on 16th October. Very generous donations were made in cash and goods for the Food Bank. Along with the Big Breakfast in the Parish Hall the day before we had a wonderful weekend celebrating and giving thanks for the work and produce of our farming communities.
27th
July 2022 
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
It seems a long time ago since we took the opportunity to get together at the special service to celebrate the jubilee!
27th
July 2022 
Church Clock
Harberton’s church clock underwent a major overhaul in the workshops of the Cumbria Clock Company in Penrith.
26th
July 2022 
Church Maintenance
The Harberton Community has been recognized nationally for its maintenance of the church, as prize winners in the Nayler Award for excellence in 2021.
25th
July 2022 
The way forward
Following the five yearly inspection and the ceiling and roof inspection in 2021, the Parochial Church Council is identifying sensible and economic packages of work, with the guidance of the church architect. These include short term roof repair, roped access tower repair, and general masonry and window repair.
2nd
March 2022 
Church ceiling and roof - result of report
A full inspection of the roof and ceiling by the church architect and the structural engineer was carried out on 17th November 2021.
3rd
November 2021 
Scaffolding goes up to examine the main ceiling and roof
With generous help from the National Churches Trust, the Devon Historic Churches Trust, The Headley Trust, The Elmgrant Trust, HCCF and a charitable trust which wishes to remain anonymous the PCC have got enough funding to undertake a crucial examination of the main ceiling and roof.
5th
October 2021
Update on church repairs and maintenance October 2021
A total of seven Slates were replaced on the NE and SW corner of the Nave roof and a section of flashing in the north gully was reinstated – three extra slates were bought and are stored in the room over the porch
5th
August 2021
Update on church repair works from Alicia Stolliday and Edwina Hookway (Church Wardens)
The best news is that St. Andrew’s is now open every day, providing a beautiful, quiet space for reflection.
3rd
March 2021
Update on church repair works
Update on church repair works from Alicia Stolliday and Sally Watson (the Parochial Church Council)
13th
October 2020 
Update on church repair works
Update on church repair works from Edwina Hookway and Alicia Stolliday (the Churchwardens)
6th
October 2020 
Latest Update Newsletter now available
Follow this link Autumn 2020 Newsletter for the latest news and information.
8th
February 2020 
The Scaffolding is Up in the Clock Tower!
Spring has sprung! Not only are the snowdrops out but also the Church Council (PCC) is delighted to announce that the scaffolding is now up in St Andrew's Church ready for the much awaited repairs to the Clock and associated tower works.
9th
December 2019 
A wonderful letter from a new Harberton Resident following the opening night of this years Christmas Tree Festival!
