ST ANDREW’S
On the east bank of the river Trent, 4 miles south of the Humber, the 11th century parish church of St Andrew stands on the edge of a 200 ft high escarpment known as “The Cliff”. West from the churchyard is a breathtaking panorama over the broad river Trent towards the distant hills of the Pennines.
St Andrew’s still maintains an enthusiastic and talented mixed choir accompanied by a professional organist, who is also the choirmaster, playing one of the best smaller pipe organs in the region.
The 9.30 am main service of the day is well-attended by a warm and welcoming congregation.
METHODIST CHURCH
Until 1940 there were two Methodist churches in Burton. The Wesleyan church was then closed and the Primitive Methodist church on High Street took over both congregations. Though it is still officially named the “Jubilee” Methodist church, most people know it simply as the “Chapel”.
The church has a hall attached at the rear known as the “School Room” with good kitchen and toilet facilities and is available for hire.
There is still a strong Methodist community who value a slightly less liturgical form of worship. The main service on Sunday is at 10.30 am.
Though the two churches still function independently services are increasingly being combined and there is a strengthening movement towards fully unified worship.
