About Christ Church Ore


Source: Wikipedia

Location Old London Road, Ore, Hastings, East Sussex

Country United Kingdom

Denomination Church of England

Churchmanship Open Evangelical

Website www.christchurch-ore.net

Founded 23 November 1858

Founder Rev. W.T. Turner

Dedication Christ Church

Dedicated 1858

Parish Ore Christ Church

Deanery Rural Deanery of Hastings

Archdeaconry Lewes and Hastings

Diocese Chichester

Province Canterbury



Read about the church's history and architecture


Status Parish church

Functional status Active

Heritage designation Grade II

Designated 14 September 1976

Architect Alexander D. Gough

Style Decorated Gothic

Completed 1859

Construction cost £4,268 (£326300 as of 2011)

There are 71 parishioners on the Church electoral roll. Average weekly Sunday attendance is about 55 adults and 7 children, with considerably more at festivals. The monthly All Age service is the best attended.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) oversees the day to day running of the church supported by various sub-committees and activity leaders. The PCC consists of 14 members plus the Treasurer as a non-voting ex-officio member. The PCC meets monthly.