After a busy Christmas and Epiphany we return to our regular programme of services as we approach Ash Wednesday and the penitential season of Lent. During Lent there will in addition be a weekly service of Compline each Wednesday evening. Everyone is most welcome to come along to join us for any of our services; we look forward to seeing you.
Wednesday 18th February at 7 p.m. - [Ash Wednesday] - There will be a Benefice Ash Wednesday service at Baldersby St James.
Thursday 19th February at 11.00am - Midweek Morning Prayer
Do join us for our brief service of morning prayer, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 22nd February at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [First Sunday of Lent Sexagesima]
All are most welcome to our traditional service of Holy Communion, with congregational hymns and sermon. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Wednesday 25th February at 7.00 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the first of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 26th February at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are welcome to our weekday said service, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 1st March at 8.30 a.m. - Holy Communion [Second Sunday of Lent; Quinquagesima]
Do join us for our said service of Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer); it is hoped this early service will be convenient for those who have a busy day ahead.
Sunday 1st March at 6.30 p.m. - Choral Evensong [Second Sunday of Lent]
Our service of Evensong, led by the choir is taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of the Psalm; the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis; the Preces and Responses; and a choral anthem. A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.
Wednesday 4th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the second of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
Thursday 5th March at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are welcome to our weekday said service, to be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Sunday 8th March at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion
All are most welcome to our traditional service of Holy Communion, with congregational hymns and sermon. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Wednesday 8th March at 7 p.m. - Compline
Do join us for the third of our series of Compline services for Lent. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). It is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day: a brief time of calm in the busyness of life as we progress through Lent to the celebration of Easter.
N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 5 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have now been lifted.
In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building.
Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman or churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides.
Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.
THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.