Charles Martin of Oxford | St. Theodore's Church | The Parish of Saint Theodore, Port Talbot

The parish historically consists of three churches from where our mission and ministry extends. Take a look at the parish's three very important church buildings that boast a place in the hearts-and-minds of many people living in Port Talbot (not forgetting our parish family and friends from around the world too).

The parish has undertaken several fundraising projects since 1996. Mainly focused on the bricks-and-mortar of the parish, bringing the building stock right up into the 21st century. See for yourselves, the amazing results of the Restoration, the new Youth Hall building and the redeveloped Parish Hall.

St. Theodore's Restoration

New Youth Hall

Parish Hall Redevelopment

We offer the local and wider community a wealth of facilities - whether it's your next out-of-office meeting or Gran's birthday bash. From freshly-ground coffee to PowerPoint presentations, our halls, meeting rooms, conference rooms, bar, kitchen and catering facilities can help your important day run without a hitch.

Parish Hall

Youth Hall

Coffee Shop

Parish Shop

Conference Centre

This website brings the parish into the here-and-now. But did you know it all started well over one-hundred years ago thanks to the Talbot family? - and long before that for Saint Theodore of Tarsus! Find out about the people and movements that have influenced the parish throughout its history.

Who is Saint Theodore?

The Talbot family

The Oxford Movement

Incumbents of the Parish

Find out more about the Parish of St. Theodore. You can view our latest news and learn more about the parish and the area it's in from the profile and report. Find out when you can join us by taking a look at our service times, or get your questions answered from or frequently asked questions section.

Parish Profile

Parish Report

Service Times

FAQs

Your Wedding at St. Theodore's

Momentarily join with the parish in prayer through this section. We have a selection of 'pop-up' prayers and you can light a votive candle. You can also follow a meditation on the Stations of the Cross featuring the actual stations from St. Theodore's church.

Prayers

Light a votive candle

Stations of the Cross

The Organ by Charles Martin of Oxford

The Charles Martin organ in Saint Theodore's Church

The organ was built in 1897 to be in place for the consecration of St. Theodore's church on 5th August 1897 at a cost of £795 plus £20 for a temporary case for the front pipes - which is still in position today! It is reputed to be Martin's largest opus and indeed his last as he died in 1898. Repairs to the organ were undertaken by the builder's great great grandson John Clark in 1969. Further repairs were commissioned in 1973 and 1986.

Nevertheless the organ was literally wearing out and by 2000 provided a challenge to the organists who could not be certain from one hymn verse to the next what stops would work!

As part of the Restoration of St. Theodore's church it was decided to completely dismantle, clean, repair and reconstruct the organ. This work was undertaken by Nicholson's of Worcester from January to May 2001 at a total cost of over £100,000.00.

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