St Peter Racton

St Peter, Racton with Lordington is a small 12^th Century downland church with a seating capacity of about 60. It contains significant monuments to the Gounter family who owned Racton Manor opposite (now demolished). The parish consists of some 26 households and one private Nursing Home. In 2008 there are 29 on the Electoral Roll, of whom 10 do not reside in the parish.

Services are held at 10.30 each Sunday with the exception of any fifth Sunday in the month when a combined Octagon Eucharist takes place, rotating around the various churches.

Holy Communion is celebrated on 1^st and 3^rd Sundays in the month and Mattins on 2^nd and 4^th Sundays. All regular services use the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, with sung canticles at Mattins, which also draws in worshippers from outside the parish who prefer this form of worship. Music is played on a fine example of a French Alexandre Harmonium.

Services have an average congregation of 15 loyal worshippers, with numbers significantly increased at Easter, Harvest Festival, Carol Services, Christmas Day and Octagon services. The church is used for Baptisms, Weddings and Funeral Services as required.

Churchwardens
Mr. Phillip Cooper, 1 Park Farm Cottages, Racton PO18 9DP
Mrs. Audrey Hamilton, Lordington House, Lordington PO18 9DX