Our small brick Georgian
Church, situated on the B4116 on the west
side of the village, is a warm, welcoming
and friendly place of worship. At various
times of the year, social events take place
which aim to involve and entertain the
whole community, notably our Harvest Supper
“Variety Show” every October. The interior
of the church was modernised in 2001 and we
enjoy comfortable seating and a carpeted
floor. At the time of writing (Jan 2011) we
are in the early stages of a new project to
provide the church with kitchen and toilet
facilities. Planning permission is being
sought, and we are continuing to raise the
funds required.
Our worship ranges from the
traditional to the informal. Since 2008 we
have been holding “Community Worship” on the
third Sunday of every month. This service is
entirely organised and led by village
residents of all ages, and something
different and lively every month can be
guaranteed!
St
Bartholomew’s, together with Swepstone,
Appleby Magna and Norton-juxta Twycross,
forms part of the Appleby Group of churches.
The Reverend Karen Thomas was ordained to be
Team Vicar of the Appleby Group in Spring
2010. Karen lives with her husband Wyn at
the Rectory in Appleby Magna. The Appleby
Group forms half of the Woodfield Team,
centred on Measham. Services at St. Bartholomews from 1st January 2011:
1st Sunday in the month 6pm Holy Communion (BCP)
2nd Sunday in the month 1030am Morning Prayer (BCP)
3rd Sunday in the month 10:30am Coffee followed by Community Worship
4th Sunday in the month No service
A Parish Newsletter is
distributed monthly free of charge
throughout the Appleby Group (Also on this
site, in 'Parish
News') and gives details of
services, events, and contact details for
the whole Appleby Group. 
Coffee mornings are held at
different homes in Snarestone on the first
Wednesday of every month at 10:30. These are
very sociable events and all are welcome.
See Parish Newsline for venues.
Contact details:
Churchwarden and Treasurer :
Caroline Häkkinen
caroline_hakkinen(at)mac.com
01530 270372
Team Vicar: Revd. Karen
Thomas
01530 272651
Rector of Woodfield Team: Revd. Canon
Vivien Elphick
01530 270354
