Evensong is a church service that’s traditionally held as the sun goes down, marking the passing of another day in faith.

It’s fairly short, usually around 40 minutes, and features choral music, readings and prayers.

The service is introduced by an officiant, who welcomes the congregation and leads prayers, and it is attended by clergy, choir and organist, as well as the congregation.

Most of the service is sung by the choir on behalf of everyone present, although the congregation is invited to join in with some prayers and communal hymns if desired.

The modern Evensong service is based on a pattern laid out by The Book of Common Prayer in the Anglican Church, and it features choral music, readings and prayers, which the congregation listens to, and either responds to or joins in with, depending on the part of the service.

St Gabriel's Church opens its doors every Monday morning from 9.30 till 12.00 to invite people from the community in to our building to enjoy a free drink and refreshments. This is not just for church members but for everybody in the neighbourhood who would like to come along.

We hope that people will come along to socialise and just enjoy each other's company. During the morning we aim to provide simple entertainment such as a quiz sheet, some armchair aerobics, bingo, craft activities etc. We are sure that some of you may even have your own skills to share!

However, none of these are obligatory - you may prefer to just sit and chat - and that is perfectly fine!
There is no charge for anything - our aim is just to offer a warm and safe place where people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute.

Do join us! If you would like to come but you are struggling to get there, please call one of us and we will do what we can to arrange transport for you.

Contact numbers:
Sandra Kiy 07740 766687 Sheila Kenyon 07880 936411

All are welcome to join us for conversation and free refreshments each Tuesday.
Bring a friend!

Join us at St Michael's for our Bible Breakfast - the study and teaching of Scripture. We meet each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the church. Each session will last about an hour and be accompanied with breakfast refreshments. All are very welcome. Bring your own Bible!

St Peter’s Church welcomes families to this family-friendly service.
Each service will last about 35-40 minutes, and will involve modern worship music, an age-appropriate Bible message, scripture, and prayer. All are very welcome.

This is a fun, social event offering men the opportunity to chat and make friends, share concerns, learn new skills, be more active and gain confidence. Lots of different activities available.
Every Thursday 11am - 3pm.
For more information and to book a place contact Steve Crompton 07950 458842 - places are limited, so please book in advance!

All are welcome to this said Eucharist service, from The Book of Common Prayer

All are welcome to join us for this weekly said Eucharist Service

Join us at St James' Church for a Coffee Morning, with hot drinks and snacks.

Breakfast Cafe at St Peter's Church on the 1st Saturday of each month, beginning Saturday 1st February 2025.
We will be open 10.00am until 12noon serving toasted items and hot drinks in our lounge - the perfect way to start your weekend.
All are welcome to join us!

St James' Community invite all to take part in their monthly litter picking event.
Meet at St James' Church at 10.00am on the 1st Saturday of each month - for approximately 1 hour

Sunday Worship starts at 11.00 a.m. and will usually be a Service of Holy Communion, but may occasionally be a Service of The Word.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

Maundy Thursday is the day when Christians remember the Last Supper, when Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with his disciples before being betrayed and arrested.
During the meal, Jesus took and blessed bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, calling the bread and wine his body and blood.

He urged the disciples to do the same after his death in memory of him, and indeed Christians have done so ever since at Holy Communion – also known as the Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper or Mass.

Maundy Thursday takes its name from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ meaning commandment. During the supper Jesus told his disciples: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (John 13 v 34 –NRSV).
He also got up from the table and poured a basin of water and washed the disciples' feet. This was the act of a servant. He also told them to do the same for others.

An all-age service for Good Friday

All-age service for Good Friday

All-age service for Good Friday

Good Friday is the most sombre day of the Christian calendar when the crucifixion and death of Jesus is commemorated in churches and cathedrals.
Church services on Good Friday may begin or end at 3pm – the time when Jesus is believed to have died on the cross – and are traditionally stark and bare, marking the solemnity of the occasion.

There will be a reading of the Passion and in some churches there will be a moment when people venerate the cross. Congregations traditionally leave church in silence at the end of the service.

A service of Joy, depth and beauty, celebrating our Risen Lord. There will be renewal of baptism vows and the first Eucharist of Easter.

A joy-filled service to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.

A joy-filled service to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.

A joy-filled service to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.

A joy-filled service to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.

Join us to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, with tasty homemade cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks plus a raffle and entertainment.

St Gabriel's welcomes everyone to enjoy our Spring Fair, offering Crafts and Home Made Treats, plants and garden produce, bouncy castle, raffle/tombola with amazing prizes and lots of Home-cooked food, cakes and drinks!