North Lafford Benefice (Cranwell Village, Evedon, Ruskington, Leasingham and Anwick)

The Benefice of North Lafford is a group of 5 parishes churches (St Edith's Anwick, St Andrew's Leasingham, St Mary's Evedon, St Andrew's Cranwell and All Saints Ruskington). We are committed to living out the Gospel in the through worship and service.  "Bringing Faith and Community Together". If you would like to know more about our faith, our community activities and our churches please drop us a line, we would love to hear from you.

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Phone us: 07359 617325

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What's on

All Sorts 2pm Monday's in the Winchelsea Centre

Every Monday at for 2 hours

Benefice Community – All Sorts Back on the 12th January 2026

The Benefice all age outreach offering continues on Mondays at 2pm in the Winchelsea Centre Ruskington. The space is designed as a time for fellowship, activities, and conversation for people of all ages. Please come along and enjoy time with friends and perhaps make some new ones. You are always welcome.

Messy Church 10th January 2026

Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 2 hours

Hi everyone,

Messy Church is back on Saturday teh 10th of January at 2pm in the Winchelsea Centre Ruskington. We will be exploring water and light through bible stories and activities. We will of coursehave our communal meal at the end. I hope that you will be able to join us. Please share the details with your friends if you think they might want to join with us. The poster is attached.

If you are able please let us know if you plan to come along. It helps us in our planning for catering.

With every blessing. Reverend Al and the Messy Team.

Sunday @ 3 Service on the 18th January

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour

Come and join us for our family Service, we sing modern Christian songs, enjoy activities and refreshments. This service is for all ages both young in age as well as those young at heart.

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Benefice is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [Kath Lawrence for Ruskington, Anwick and Evedon, Colin Hide for Leasingham and Gillian Weir for Cranwell Village. The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor details are at the link below. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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