About Us

We are the Wantsum Benefice, a group of four churches bringing alive the good news of Jesus to our communities situated along the River Wantsum.

We are here to serve the people in the areas of Chislet, Minster, Monkton and St Nicholas-at-Wade by making real the love of God through Jesus Christ.

Whether you live locally, are a visitor, looking for something new or have questions to ask we hope you will come and join us and be part of the journey we are making together.

We'd love to welcome you to any of our events and activities, or at a Sunday service at any of our churches.

We know that going to church for the first time can feel strange, so we'll do everything we can to make you feel welcome and at ease.

Whatever's going on in your life, just come as you are, and see what difference God can make.

For more information visit our website: www.wantsumchurches.org or call us on 07788 791468

Services across the villages of our Benefice:

You are welcome to attend any of our services across the Benefice.

1st Sunday

9.30am Monkton - Holy Communion

10.30am Minster - Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas - Morning Praise

2nd Sunday

9.30am Chislet - Holy Communion

10.30am Minster - Morning Worship

10.30am St Nicholas - Holy Communion

3rd Sunday

9.30am Monkton - Holy Communion

10.30am Minster - Holy Communion

9.30am St Nicholas - Manor Hall - Morning Light

4th Sunday

9.30am Chislet - Family Praise 

10.30am Minster - Morning Praise

10.30am St Nicholas - Holy Communion

Minster: 10.30am Bi-Weekly WEDNESDAY Holy Communion (BCP). See Church Calendar for details. https://www.wantsumchurches.org/calendar.htm

Weekly Newsletters – with reading & reflection, news and links to other events – to receive this please email: [email protected]


Some of our local churches are open during daylight hours

for prayer, peace and reflection:

St Nicholas-at-Wade Daily 10.00-16.00

St Mary’s, Minster Daily 10.00-16.00

St Mary Magdalene, Monkton Sunday 14.00-16.00


If you wish to talk to someone, need support or would welcome prayer please contact:

[email protected]

Telephone number: 07788 791468

Please note this number is monitored only during office hours Monday to Friday.

The Samaritans 24 hour helpline number from any phone is 116 123