Meet in St Stephen's to experience this short daily church ritual together.

The Order for Morning Prayer includes:
* Scripture Sentences: A selection of biblical passages, usually from the Psalms or Prophets, read aloud by the Minister.
* Prayers: A series of prayers, including: The Apostles’ Creed, a statement of Christian faith.
* Three Collects (prayers):
The First Collect is a general prayer for the day.
The Second Collect is for peace and protection.
The Third Collect is for guidance and righteousness.
* A Prayer of Saint Chrysostom: A prayer asking for God’s guidance and blessing for the day’s activities.
* Benediction: A closing blessing

Regular Sunday morning Eucharist
includes choir/congregational singing

Typically Junior Church runs alongside this service during term time & run a Summer Challenge during the main holidays when toys, books, paper and pens will be available in the children's corner at the front of church. See the Families page for current information or sign up to the Junior Church mailing list to be kept informed of full details. - Children of all ages are welcome in all our services.

The service is preceded by the opportunity to chat over tea/coffee & a biscuit available between 10:15 and 10:45.

Every Monday (except holidays) - Please check if event scheduled on Facebook for any specific week
- participate live or watch later

Click on the 'more info' box to access the CoE website for prayer resources including daily podcasts.

Weekly Said Eucharist every Tuesday morning with short homily and refreshments served afterwards.
On the 1st Tuesday of the month this service is a traditional service according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Our Sunday service is later this week to avoid the morning road closures due to Lindley 10k run.

Service of the word - First Sunday of the month (except school holidays).
A more relaxed service with additional worshipper involvement . - Welcoming all ages.
Toys, books, paper and pens will be available in the children's corner at the front of church.
The service is followed by the opportunity to chat over free tea/coffee & a biscuit.

Enjoy a cooked two course meal during this sociable event. You don't need to be a regular church goer. Any one living in the area and looking for company is welcome. Cost £8 - Full list of dates for 2026 in the attachment.

Parish lunches usually take place on the second Thursday of the month served at 12.30pm. Please arrive from 12:00 for 12:30pm start.

You must pre-book your place via our Parish Administrator - Samantha, either by email at [email protected] or via telephone (general office hours: Mon-Thu 3-5pm). When booking, please provide the names of all parties in your booking request, include a contact number/email for queries and notify any dietary requirements.

Numbers are limited to 40 people and the booking deadline is usually Wednesday of the week before the lunch (ie 8 days before).

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On the 5th Sunday of the month the congregations of St Stephen's and St Philip's join together to celebrate worship at 10:30 followed by time to socialise over refreshments. The location of this service alternates.

Parking is available at St. Phillips Community centre/ Parish Hall, Briarlyn Rd, Huddersfield HD3 3NP.
Disabled drop-off at St Philip's is possible. There is an accessible toilet in the church building.