St Michael's Kingsteignton
St Michael's Kingsteignton is home to a welcoming Christian community whose worship and prayer is centered in the Eucharist. Our maing Parish Sunday service is a Sung Eucharist at 10:30am using the Church of England's 'Common Worship Order 1-modern'.
An ancient church, parts of which date to the 13th century, with the tower and other major elements dating to the rebuild in the 15th century, St Michael's is a Grade II* listed building located in the heart of Old Kingsteignton.
Facilities
- We do not have a dedicated car park, but St Michael's Primary School (located nearby in Church Street) very kindly allow visitors to park in their grounds whilst attending the Sunday morning services.
- hearing loop
- level access into the church via the West door
- toilet and fully equipped accessible toilet
- Play area for children at the back of the church
Organ
The organ at St Michael’s is one of the finest in the South
West sited in a ‘village’ church. There
have been numerous improvements to the instrument during its 150 year
existence, the last of which culminated in a complete removal of the pipe work
from the North East end of the church, to the West Gallery.
The organ now boasts 3 manual and 43 speaking stops. It has a detached portable console which started life in Westminster Abbey. It has been mounted on a wooden platform so that it can be wheeled into the central nave for organ recitals and concerts, thereby giving the audience full visual appreciation of the organist and their hands and feet, enhancing the concert experience.
Swift Boxes
St Michael’s tower is home to some swift boxes.
Swift populations in Britain are in rapid decline, with a lack of nesting sites seen as a key factor. In 2018, one of our bellringers and our churchwarden built and installed several swift boxes within the church tower. We have a CCTV system that allows images to be seen in both the ringing chamber and in the church.
History
A history of the Church of St Michael’s can be found on the Kingsteignton History Society website here.