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WORSHIP
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Sunday School meets on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month in term time for children of about 4 years and above, and there is a children's corner in the church with books and toys always available. For weekday services, click here For the annual calendar of services please click here. 1st Sunday in the month 10 am Communion and Sunday School (modern language) 6.30 pm Evening prayer and Sermon (traditional language) 2nd Sunday 10 am Communion and Sunday School (modern language) 6.30 pm Evening prayer (no sermon) 3rd Sunday 10am All Age Worship - an informal service of songs, activities and prayer 11.15 am Matins (Sung - traditional language, with a short thought.) 6.30 pm "Breathing Space" Communion service in the Lady Chapel. Lots of silence, few words, a little recorded music and a chance to light candles as a personal prayer. A short thought or meditation. Space to breathe, time to think, room to be. (about 30 mins.) 4th Sunday 10am All Age Communion (no Sunday School - the service is shorter and less formal) 6.30 pm Evening prayer (no sermon) 5th Sunday 10 am Communion 6.30 pm Evening Prayer (no sermon) Communion (Also called the Eucharist) This service begins with prayers and hymns, Bible readings and a talk. Then the priest blesses the bread and wine which we share at the altar rail. The service recalls the Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with his followers on the night before he died. Through doing this, we draw near to God, and to each other, giving thanks for all God's gifts, and especially for the gift of Jesus. Everyone is welcome to come to the altar rail either to receive bread and wine if they normally do in any Christian church, or for a blessing from the priest if they prefer. The music at the service is led by the choir and organ or piano. On the fourth Sunday we share communion around an altar in the middle of the church, and the service is a little shorter and less formal. All our Sunday Communion services use the modern language of the new Church of England Prayer book called "Common Worship". You can find out more here... The service lasts about an hour. All Age Worship This is an informal service, which varies from month to month. There are usually songs, a Bible reading or story, and a chance to explore the theme of the service through discussion and activity. It is designed, as the name suggests, for all ages - not just for children, not just for adults. We all learn from each other. The service lasts about an hour. Evening Prayer Sometimes called "Evensong", this is a traditional service using the beautiful language of the Book of Common Prayer. There are hymns - sung to a recorded accompaniment if there is no organist. If an organist and sufficient choir are available we sing the Psalm and Canticles, otherwise these are said. We hear Bible readings and pray for our needs and the needs of others.. A sermon is preached at evensong on the first Sunday of the month, (and at the evening communion on the Third Sunday). The service offers a peaceful end to the day's worship. The service lasts between 30-60 minutes depending on whether there is a sermon and whether the service is sung or said. Matins Like Evening Prayer, this service uses the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer, and includes psalms and hymns, bible readings and prayer. At the moment we have no regular organist, so hymns are sung to a recorded accompaniment and psalms and canticles are said. There is a brief "thought" offered at this service. The whole service lasts about 30 minutes. WEEKDAY WORSHIP Wednesdays 11 am Communion - A traditional language communion service (Book of Common Prayer) with a short talk. The service lasts about 30 minutes and takes place in the Lady Chapel. Wed, Thurs, Fri 8.45 am - Morning Prayer. A small gathering, (usually just me and one or two others!) to begin the day with prayer and Bible readings in the Lady Chapel. |
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