Regular Services
New to church? Here's what you can expectA church service is a set time when Christians gather. We worship God by saying prayers, singing hymns, reading and reflecting on the Bible, and encouraging one another. The word 'church' actually means 'assembly' and is about the people not specifically the building. We always welcome new people and try to make things easy for you to follow and take part without feeling self conscious. It's a good idea to arrive about 10 minutes before the start time so you can find a seat and look at the hymn book and service book. You can sit anywhere you like (apart from on the platform where the minister and choir sit!) and if you have to arrive late or leave early that's okay.
What is the pattern of services? If you want to know what is coming up this week or on a future date, click here to see the calendar of services. To find out what the different services are like, please see below on this page. Facilities on offer Children are welcome at all our services, especially Sundays at 10:30am. Please click here to discover the ways that we support families. Our toilet facilities are in the hall and not in the main church building. It is a short walk out of the church and across the church car park. We have assistants at the back of church who can help you. We have a hearing loop system in the church. There is stepless access to the church from the car park and the entrance to the site in Church Road. We have a lightweight wheelchair which can be used to bring someone from the church car park into church; please ask our sidespeople in church or contact the office in advance if you wish. We have some space for wheelchairs or prams in the main seating area. Large print service and hymn books are available for most of our services; please ask the sidespeople who greet you when you arrive.
Sundays at 8:00am Early morning worshipThis service uses the order set out in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. The prayers and liturgy are 'said' without any hymns. We share in Holy Communion. The service lasts around 35-40 minutes. We do not serve refreshments at this service. Sundays at 10:30am This service is suitable for children and adults of all ages and, during the school term times, children can go out to their own groups in the hall. Please click here to find out more about our support for families.
Sometimes this services is a united servicues with the congregation of St George's United Reformed Church; some united services are held in All Saints Church and others in St George's Church, which is just across the main road in the village. When the service is held in St George's it starts at 11:00am. Please click here for a calendar with the location of our services. Sundays at 6:30pm Evening worshipThe evening service is similar in style to the 10:30am but usually has a smaller congregation. We do not run children's groups but there are books and 'quiet play' toys available. We have Holy Communion twice each month. The service lasts around 60-70 minutes and is followed by refreshments served in church.
Wednesdays at 10:30am Midweek worshipThe midweek service is small and intimate and we sit in the choir stalls which has a lovely friendly atmosphere. There are no hymns and the service lasts around 35-40 minutes. Please come early for refreshments, served in church. Sometimes the Wednesday service is replaced by a coffee morning or a midweek festival. Please click here to check the calendar of services.
Special Festivals There are a variety of other services for special festivals, often with Holy Communion and usually with hymns. We usually mark the following occasions:
To see the calendar of services please click here |
Music is led by our Organist (Director of Music) along with our church choir, and we sing a variety of hymns, old and new. We have Holy Communion twice each month. The service lasts around 60-70 minutes and is followed by refreshments in the church hall.
