Supporting St Gregory’s
St Gregory’s has stood at the heart of Castlemorton for generations, but maintaining our church and supporting its ministry comes at a considerable cost.
Contrary to a common misconception, individual parish churches do not receive regular funding from the Church of England. Instead, St Gregory’s contributes a Ministry Share towards the cost of ministry and the wider work of the Diocese. In 2026, our contribution is nearly £15,500.
Alongside this, we have the everyday costs of keeping St Gregory’s open, welcoming and well maintained. These amount to approximately £580 each week, before any unexpected repairs or additional expenditure.
How you can support us
We are enormously grateful to members of our congregation who give regularly, as well as to everyone who contributes through collections at services, fundraising and donations.
If St Gregory’s is your church and you are able to give regularly, we encourage you to consider setting up a standing order. Donations can also be made at church by cash or using our card machine.
Financial giving is, of course, only one way of supporting St Gregory’s. People contribute to the life of our church in many different ways – arranging flowers, helping with refreshments, caring for the church and churchyard, serving on the PCC, reading at services, leading intercessions and much more. Every contribution is valued.
Keeping St Gregory’s here for future generations
We also invite members of the wider Castlemorton community to consider supporting the church. St Gregory’s belongs at the heart of village life and is here for some of the most important moments in the lives of local families – including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals – as well as community occasions and special services such as Harvest Festival, Remembrance, the Crib Service and our Carol Service.
Your support helps us care for this beautiful and historic building and ensures that St Gregory’s can remain open and welcoming for generations to come.
Giving by standing order or bank transfer
Account name: PCC Castlemorton
Sort code: 30-95-41
Account number: 00156058
For further information about regular giving, please contact our Treasurer:
Frank Harriss
Email: f.foh@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01684 573032
Most importantly, whether or not you are able to give financially, you are always welcome at St Gregory’s.