Coffee Shop

Occurring
Every Second, Fourth Friday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Fancy a cuppa? Come and join us in the foyer of church every 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month for refreshments and company. Everyone welcome. We serve a variety of hot beverages, cakes along with toast and tea cakes.

Choir Practice

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We usually meet between 10.30-11.30am on Friday mornings
The choir sings on second and fourth Sundays at the 10.30am service and for special occasions. We always welcome new members. If you have a passion for singing contact, please contact us and our choir master will happily contact you.

Coffee shop

Occurring
Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Fancy a cuppa? Come and join us in the foyer of church every Saturday mornings for refreshments and company. We serve a variety of hot beverages, cakes along with toast and tea cakes. The first Saturday of each month, we serve breakfast cobs. Check out some homemade cards and books for sale. Everyone welcome.

Holy Communion during Ordinary Time blended with Zoom

Occurring
Sunday 22 June 2025, Sunday 13 July 2025, Sunday 27 July 2025, Sunday 10 August 2025, Sunday 24 August 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will be singing hymns, praying together, listening to Bible readings and reflecting upon what this means for our life today as well as sharing in Holy Communion. This service is live streamed to those who prefer to gather for worship online in their own homes. All welcome, We'd love to see you!

Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Barratt started at SS Simon and Jude church in Rainworth as a choir boy with organist Gordon Foster and is now a professional singer. He will be performing to raise funds for SS Simon and Jude and choir funds. Back to basics. Back to his roots. Rather than charging a set price, there will be retiring collection at the end of the concert. Please message Kellie [email protected] to reserve seats.
Barratt is taking bookings - 07713760967

Prayer Group

Occurring
Tuesday 12 August 2025, Tuesday 26 August 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We gather together on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, for one hour, to dwell in God's Word and pray for our communities. Email [email protected] if you would like to know more.

Morning Worship during Ordinary Time

Occurring
Sunday 06 July 2025, Sunday 20 July 2025, Sunday 03 August 2025, Sunday 17 August 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Together we will listen and reflect upon God's Word, sing and pray together. All welcome. We'd love to see you!

Taize Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Online service
Address
Online service

Meditative, quiet, contemplative service with candle light, silence, Bible readings and Taize chants.

Friendship Group

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

New group started offering friendship for all including those living with dementia. It happens the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm at St Simon and St Jude Church in Rainworth. It's okay to just turn up, you will be made most welcome. Donation towards refreshments welcome.

Holy Communion service - Joint service

Occurring
Sunday 31 August 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Worshipping together as one church family across Blidworth and Rainworth as well as our online gathering. Together we will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray, sing and share Holy Communion together. All are welcome, we'd love to see you!

Coffee Shop

Occurring
Monthly. Every First Saturday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Breakfast rolls served on the 1st Saturday of the month along with teacakes, scones, toasts, variety of coffees and tea. All reasonably priced and conversation and friendship to go with it.

Climate Sunday service blended with Zoom

Occurring
Sunday 07 September 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

This service will reflect upon our care of creation, climate change and our response in prayer and action and we will sing some hymns and hear God's Word. All welcome.

Healing and Wholeness service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

An opportunity for prayer for yourself, for our nations and the world; to listen and reflect upon a Bible reading and to receive anointing with the oil of healing for those who wish.

Safeguarding Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Raising awareness of what we mean by safeguarding and how we all play a part in keeping people safe and safe space. As part of this service we will sing hymns, listen to God's Word and prayer. All are welcome. This service is also blended with Zoom

Stewardship month - Morning Prayer

Occurring
Sunday 21 September 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, as we celebrate the gifts God has given to us, sing and pray together.

Harvest 'Carol' service with Holy Communion and blended with Zoom

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Lessons and hymns reflecting upon what we mean by 'Harvest'. A service of celebration and giving thanks as we listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray, sing and share Holy Communion together.

Memorial Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will be remembering those we love but no longer see. During the service, loved ones names will be read out and there is an opportunity to light a candle if you wish. We will be singing hymns, praying together and listening to Bible readings and reflecting upon the importance of remembering and hope. All are welcome to attend

Generosity Week 1

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will be reflecting upon the gift of gratitude as we listen to God's Word, sing and pray together. This service is blended with Zoom.

'Come and Sing'

Occurring
Sunday 22 June 2025, Sunday 03 August 2025, Sunday 05 October 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to learn some new songs and hymns? Come and Sing might be just for you. We start in the foyer where we will have a good sing, learn some new songs/hymns and then move into church for a short service.

Autumn Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

St Simon and St Jude church in Rainworth will be hosting The Mansfield & District Male Voice Choir and Mansfield Latvian "Novadi" Ladies Choir for a concert on Saturday 11th October at 7pm. Tickets are £10 each, doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets available from Nick Prescott and choir members or Mansfield & DWVC secretary 01623 455373.

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Generosity Week 2

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Reflecting upon God's generosity and our response. We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray, sing and share Holy Communion together. Bishop Paul will be joining us for this service. This service is blended with Zoom

Bible Sunday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Reflecting on the importance of God's Word for our faith. We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray and sing together.

Celtic Evening Worship

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Online service
Address
Online service

Everyone welcome to join us online, on Zoom, for a reflective evening prayer service, Celtic style. We will join together for prayer, song and listen and reflect upon God's Word.

St Simon & St Jude Day!

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Holy Communion service to celebrate our patron saints St Simon and St Jude

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All Saints service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Celebrating the saints as gather to listen to God's Word, pray and sing. We'd love to see you!

Remembrance Sunday Holy Communion service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Our 1st of 2 Remembrance Sunday services will be a Holy Communion service when we will listen to God's Word, pray and sing together and remember the fallen. There will be an outdoor service at 10.45am at the outside war memorial.

Remembrance Sunday

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

There are 2 outdoor services at the war memorials in both our villages of Blidworth and Rainworth at 10.45am. We are also hosting a 9.15am indoor service at St Simon and St Jude's and an online service at 10.45am (email [email protected] for a Zoom link).
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Morning Worship during the Kingdom Season

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray and sing together

Taize service marking a journey through Ordinary Time

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Online service
Address
Online service

We will gather for this service on Zoom for a contemplative service with Taize chants. Email [email protected] for a Zoom link.

Christmas Wreath making

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
The Mission Hall, home to St Andrews Chapel
Address
The Mission Hall, home to St Andrews Chapel, The Crescent New Blidworth Mansfield, NG21 0SE, United Kingdom

Tom and Kate will be joining us again for our annual Christmas wreath making.

Christ the King

Occurring
Sunday 24 November 2024, Sunday 23 November 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Singing Hymns, hearing God's Word, praying together and sharing Holy Communion together as we celebrate Christ the King. All welcome. This service is blended with Zoom

Advent Carol Service with Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Today we will light our 1st Advent candle, listen to Bible readings and singing Advent carols as we reflect upon the season of Advent and share in Holy Communion. All welcome, we'd love to see you! This service is blended with Zoom

Christmas Coffee Morning with Christmas Tree Festival

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We are very excited about our Christmas Tree Festival and alongside this, we will have a Christmas market and the stalls will include fabulous raffle, tombola, Christmas baking, Children's stall as well as coffee and mince pies and even bacon and sausage cobs! Will be wonderful and we'd love to see you.

Advent Morning Worship

Occurring
Sunday 07 December 2025, Sunday 21 December 2025 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

A service with singing, prayers and reflecting upon God's Word. All welcome

Christmas carols, baubles and light switch on.

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

This service begins outside, weather permitting, with the first part of the carol service around a fire pit and ends with the switching on of the outdoor Christmas tree lights. We then move inside for the second part of the carol service with the Tree of Memories when you have an opportunity to put a Christmas bauble on our indoor Christmas Tree in memory of a loved one you see on longer. All are welcome. Come to the first part or the second part or all of the service to suit your needs. There is no need to book. We'd love to see you

Christmas wreath making

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Tom and Kate will be returning for our annual Christmas wreath making. More details to be follow nearer the time.

Holy Communion during Advent

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will light our 3rd Advent candle and listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray, sing and share Holy Communion together

Online Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Online
Address
Online

We realise, that for various reasons, not everyone is able to come into our church buildings so we don't want you to miss out in singling some of your favourite Christmas carols and hearing the Christmas story. Email [email protected] or [email protected] if you would like a Zoom link. The carol service is for everyone.

Traditional 9 lesson and carols service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Join us for a traditional carol service with 9 lessons and carols or anthems which will be sung by the choir. All are welcome to join us for this service

Christingle Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Family Christmas service with Christingle oranges. Beautiful service for all ages when we listen to the Christmas story and gather in a circle with lowered lights with our lit Christingles to sing Away in a manger.

Midnight at Bethlehem

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Celebrating the Christmas story, singing Christmas carols, listening to God's Word, praying and receiving Christmas Holy Communion. An order of service is available to download with this post.

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Christmas Day Communion service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will be singing Christmas carols, praying, listening and reflecting on God's Word and sharing Holy Communion together. This service will be blended with Zoom

Holy Communion during the Christmas Season

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Simon & St Jude
Address
Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, sing, pray and share Holy Communion together