Facilities and features
Accessibility
We do not have an indoor or accessible toilet yet but we are working hard to raise the money to install accessible indoor facilities. There is a modern compost toilet in the churchyard near the entrance gate. We regret that it is not wheelchair accessible and may not be easy to access for those with mobility issues.
In the lane outside the church. For concerts, weddings or other large events parking is usually arranged nearby by kind permission of neighbours.
Parking is available in the lane immediately outside the church but please note there is a long tarmac path, approximately 75 metres/82 yards, from the gate to the church door
There is a short wooden ramp down the step into the church. A portable more wheelchair friendly ramp is also available just inside the door. The person greeting you will be able to help. If you are just visiting when no-one is around you will need a helper to set up this ramp for you.
We have a limited number of large print hymn books.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Our Building
All our stained glass and quarry windows are 19th century or later. They have recently been restored and the colours are now vibrant and glowing. Full details of the windows and the restoration work are available in the church
During daylight hours
The existing church dates from 1333 with additions in the fifteenth century. The font is from an earlier church on the site. Full details at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1140786
In the churchyard is an important early Christian inscribed stone, dating from the 6th century. It has a Chi Rho symbol and an early symbol of the resurrection and the words Cumregnus fili Maucus (Cumregnus son of Maucus) are inscribed down the stone. More details at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1014016
We have a silver Eco award and are working towards achieving gold.
Music and Worship
Details under Events
The organ is played at services whenever an organist is available. If you are able to play for us regularly or occasionally please get in touch! A digital piano is available as well if you are a piano player ...
Groups, Courses and Activities
Courses are run in conjunction with our other cluster churches. Details can be found on the Callington Cluster website http://callingtoncluster.org.uk
South Hill Bat Project. A community project to protect and encourage our local populations of Natterer and Pipistrelle bats. Talks, walks and workshops. See the events page for details of upcoming events.
Chat ‘n’ Clean - an ad hoc group which gets together about four times a year to give the church a thorough clean and polish. Coffee and cake 😀. Contact [email protected] for more details.
Bell Walking Group - Visit other local churches and have a go at ringing their bells while enjoying a good walk. Contact Ali [email protected] for details.
Living Churchyard Team - come and help look after our beautiful wildlife friendly churchyard. Good comany and good coffee. Last Saturday of every month from 10.00-12.00
CRUX (Cherished, Restored, Unlocked Church). The great team who organise fundraising and community events in support of our St Sampson’s Unlocked Project - restoring the church and installing community facilities.
We run occasional one off Messy Church events several times a year eg Christmas, Mothering Sunday, one Sunday in the Summer holidays. See our website for more details or contact us via the contact page of this website.
Toddler Groups run across the cluster, including Sampson's Supertots in the Parish Hall at Golberdon on Monday Mornings. See details under Events or on our cluster website for full details
Help for Visitors
Contact [email protected] to arrange a tour
The church is usually open for visitors every day during daylight hours. If it is locked for any reason, you may still be able to visit. Key holder details are on the notice board at the gate.
Other Features
We are a Fairtrade church
We are a collection point for Callington Food Bank