Welcome to St Oswald’s Church, Lower Peover

The Church continues to be alive and active, but our buildings must close. We are seeing a huge increase in the number of people falling sick with COVID-19. We must distance ourselves from one another and prevent the spread of infection in order to save lives. Therefore, as well as public worship being suspended, St Oswald’s, St Lawrence’s and all church buildings in the Church of England are now closed.

While our buildings are closed we can continue to observe times of prayer through printed and digital resources. You will find suggestions on The Church of England website and on our resources page.

In Memoriam

We give thanks for the life of the Reverend Kenneth Burghall, former vicar of this parish, who died on 12th May 2020. May the souls of the faithful rest in peace and rise in glory.

Notice of appointment of new incumbent

The Festival of the Annunciation, 25th March 2020

Subject to all legal formalities being fulfilled, the patrons of the Benefice of Lower Peover and Over Peover are delighted to announce the appointment of Fr Murray Aldridge-Collins as the new incumbent of the aforesaid Parishes. 

Father Murray has recently completed his curacy in the Parish of Holy Trinity and Saint Peters Ilfracombe, with Saint Peters Bittadon, Devon.

There is currently no date fixed for his official Induction, but there will be further information on this in due course.

The appointment of Fr Murray comes at a time of uncertainty and national concern, and is therefore a most welcome and stabilising factor for us all.

Fr Murray has written a letter to the parish introducing himself and this can be found here

Safeguarding