The Church of St Peter, which is situated in the centre of the village, dates from the 12th century and has been lovingly maintained by succeeding generations. There are 69 people on the Electoral Roll.
The patronage belongs to St. Catharine's College and dates back to a fifteenth century Rector, Robert Woodlarke, who founded the college in 1473; the College still owns one plot of land in the village. The Churchyard is kept neat by a rota for regularly mowing the grass and by volunteers cleaning it once a year. A flower festival is held in alternate years and a Christmas Bazaar every year.
The Rectory is an early 19th century building. The incumbent of the joint benefice of Coton and Barton lives in the Vicarage, Barton.
Public Worship is the heart of the Church's witness in the Parish and is well established around the provisions of the Book of Common Prayer and the Alternative Service Book, whilst making good use of authorised liturgical material. Children participate in services, usually on the second Sunday in the month. There is an organist and a small but enthusiastic choir. There is choral evensong on the first Sunday in each month, and at all festivals. There is considerable support in the village for the Church from other than regular worshippers and from those who follow other faiths. All Christian members of other churches are welcome to share in the Eucharist. Duties within the church are widely shared. The altar flowers, church cleaning, making coffee and reading lessons each have their own rota and co-ordinator.
The Parishes of Coton and Barton share an incumbent (held in plurality) and both have St. Peter for their Patron Saint. Joint Services are regularly held on the fifth Sunday in the month and some Festivals. A buffet lunch is shared with Barton Parish as part of the St Peter's festival celebrations.
Students from theological colleges in Cambridge help from time to time as part of their training for the Ministry. Lay people run the Sunday School. In worship, lay members read the lessons and two lay people are authorised to assist with the administration of the chalice.
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