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St James Church
St James Church
St James Church
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ST JAMES CHURCH

(4.9 Score)
Forbury Road, Reading RG1 3FD, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Sunday Service ✓ Worship ✓ Mass ✓ Live Streaming ✓ Confession ✓ Prayer and Faith ✓ Baptism ✓ Confirmation ✓ First Holy Communion ✓ Sacrament of Matrimony ✓ Anointing of the Sick ✓ Holy Orders ✓ Penance

“St James Church is a Grade II listed building with a Norman design, a style not usually linked to Pugin, likely influenced by the nearby Abbey ruins. The exterior of the building is made of flint, with ashlar dressings and a Roman tile roof. Construction began in 1837, and the church opened on August 5, 1840. In 1925, the south aisle and the ambulatory around the apse were added. Then, in 1962, the church was extended again with the addition of a north aisle, where the baptistery was moved. St James Church is located next to the Reading Abbey ruins, between Forbury Gardens and Reading Gaol.

2025 Update: The church was designed by the architect A. W. N. Pugin.”

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0118 957 4171

Mon-Fri: 12pm - 1pm
Sat: 5pm - 7pm
Sun: 10:30am - 1:30pm

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English Martyrs Church Reading
English Martyrs Church Reading
English Martyrs Church Reading
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ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH READING

(4.8 Score)
64 Liebenrood Road, Reading RG30 2EB, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Baptism ✓ Confirmation ✓ Eucharist ✓ First Holy Communion ✓ Sacraments of Healing ✓ Penance/Reconciliation ✓ Anointing the Sick ✓ Matrimony ✓ Holy Orders ✓ Groups

“2025 Update: English Martyrs Church Reading is encouraged to show God’s love to the world with bliss and belief. The church is a welcoming community, inviting, encouraging, and supporting all to have a strengthening relationship with Jesus. English Martyrs Church Reading is dedicated to making sure that all children, young people, and sensitive adults in their community are nurtured in a protected environment and protected from any physical or emotional abuse. Fr. Gaston Forbah Afah is the Parish Priest. The church has received the LiveSimply Award. Join them Saturday at 6 pm or Sunday at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, or 5:00 pm. English Martyrs Church Reading also conducts social events. Car parking is available.”

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0118 957 2149

Tue-Thu: 9am - 3pm

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Reading Minster
Reading Minster
Reading Minster
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READING MINSTER

(4.8 Score)
Chain Street, Reading RG1 2HX, UK Directions

Since 1539

Speciality:

✓ Events ✓ Baptism ✓ Mass ✓ Divine Prayer ✓ Worship ✓ Catechism ✓ Bible Teaching ✓ Choir ✓ Festivals ✓ Sunday Classes ✓ Committees ✓ Wedding ✓ Holy Communion

“Reading Minster is an Anglican parish church listed in the Grade I listed buildings. The church holds an absolute historical and architectural value that dates back to the 7th century. Although it was initially less important than the later Reading Abbey, Reading Minster regained its significance after the Abbey was destroyed and is now a well-known Anglican parish church. Reading Minster serves as a place of reflection and a sacred space for the community, offering time and space for prayer for all. The church aims to provide Jesus’ God-revealing light as a guiding beacon for those seeking rest and hope, facilitating personal and community transformation in the Lord, whether by discovering his voice or growing in his Spirit.

2025 Update: Reading Minster provides a focal point for civic life, offering a place for celebration, remembrance, and public mourning.”

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0118 957 1057

Mon-Wed,Fri: 10am - 1pm
Sun: 11am - 2:30pm

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ST JAMES CHURCH REVIEWS

Wonderful, Peaceful place for pray and reflection. Beautiful stained glass. The surroundings is with history and ruins of the Abbey. Just Wonderful !.

Definitely worth a visit if in Reading. This area offers the most sights. Both the Abbey and the park are a perfect for a nice walk especially during spring.

On Sundays holy mass is there at 9:10 AM. Very peaceful and divine place to be.

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ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH READING REVIEWS

Thank you Lord for blessing us with such a beautiful church. The priest is so welcoming to new visitors. We recently moved to the area and we found this church to be the most wonderful. It ticked all the boxes for us and top of our list was the priest gives the service and brings the word of God into today's world and helps us to understand more about how to live a good catholic life. I cant wait for Sundays to go to church. Im very grateful and feel blessed to be apart of such a lovely community.

Very warm and welcoming community. Wonderful to see the mix of people all come together on Sunday.

Very very Good mass service. Very quiet and blessed feeling when there.

READING MINSTER REVIEWS

One of the most beautiful, historic and mysterious objects in Reading, Berkshire. Usually it’s closedown, but sometimes it’s open on Wednesday mornings. There’s a community of people who attend this church on a regular basis. You might be able to get in touch with them and maybe try to get in to see the beauty from the inside and lift up your spirit.

Stunning 7th century church in heart of Reading town centre. I wasn’t able to visit inside but flint-brick tower gives an astonishing look from outside. Glad to know why it’s called St Mery’s Butts (thanks to information sign posted by church boundary wall), it was for there was archery butts on this spot back in the days.

Lovely architecture of this lovely church.The history dates from as early as the 7th century and it holds a great significance to the buzzing town of Reading.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ST JAMES CHURCH Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Website Source: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH READING Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Social Media: 9
Website Source: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

READING MINSTER Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Website Source: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Review Analysis: 10
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