The Church of All Saints' was built in 1908 as a response to the rapidly increasing population of Barry at that time. It is an imposing building and its clock tower dominates the Barry skyline from many angles. The view from the top of the tower is quite breathtaking and well worth a look if you ever get the chance and you have a head for heights.
The churchmanship of the parish is what Anglicans would describe as "middle of the road" with an emphasis on traditional Anglican worship. The community of All Saints is tangible with a variety of societies and committees based at the Church each with its own busy schedule. Please see our societies page for a full list and for further information about their forthcoming events.
All Saints benefits from a large congregation but there's always room for more and a warm welcome awaits new members and visitors alike. Our 9:45am service has a Sunday School in the hall during term time which children aged between 3 and 16 are most welcome to attend.
St. Baruc is an important Celtic saint of Wales. He was a student of the famous St. Cadoc and there has been a place of worship dedicated to Baruc since his burial there around the year 700AD. The name Barry is believed to be a corruption of Baruc and during the middle ages a pilgrimage to Baruc's burial place was considered to be very important. In fact 4 visits to Baruc were equal to 1 visit to Rome on the pilgrimage "league tables". Thus Barry Island became a very sacred Christian site.
The current Church of St. Baruc on Barry Island is a newer building although the ruins of the ancient chapel and priest's house are still used for a Celtic service on the feast of St. Baruc on 27th September each year. The Church has a small but devoted congregation who are proud to worship at the only Church in the world dedicated to St. Baruc.
The main Sunday service is at 10am and follows a traditional Anglican format. If you are looking for a place of worship on Barry Island or are a visitor to the area you may be assured of a very warm welcome at St. Baruc's.
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