Welcome to our church, where all can come and worship. As well as regular services and prayer meetings, we also hold events to appeal to all members of our community. For nearly a thousand years our beautiful church has been at the heart and soul of village life. St Laurence Church remains a special place for many people here today.

The church is run by the Parochial Church Council (PCC). This is the key decision making body of a Church of England parish. It consists of clergy, churchwardens and others elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) of the parish.

The church was built and developed over several centuries, going back to the 12th. The oldest part is the nave.The arches are transitional Norman (about 1180); the pointed arches rest on round pillars. The carving on the capital of each pillar is different. On the north side of the nave is the aisle - this was rebuilt and the north chapel added in 1612.

The 1552 Inventories show Appleton Church Tower as containing “three bells and a sance belle”. In 1817, these bells were replaced with a ring of six bells given by the then Lord of the Manor, Robert Southby. Bellringing has been an integral part of St. Laurence church for centuries, with many historic peals commemorated by plaques in the tower. There is still an active group of ringers who practice in the tower, and ring for services and special celebrations.

The church building is open every day 9am to 5pm for all to visit. There is a regular programme of Sunday services, as well as prayer meetings and bible study.