The reflection focuses on a specific topic (such as a bible passage) and reflects on their meaning in the context of the love of God.
The time of reflection will usually be followed by Compline.

The office of Compline is a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day. The service can include psalms, bible readings, prayers and closes with a blessing.

Everyone is welcome.
part of this service is may be livestreamed
We will not be live-streaming for several weeks from 20 Feb - so please join us in church

Please note: St Ed’s has the following licences to support all our livestream services/activities
CCLI 184420
Streaming Licence 333710
Music Reproduction Licence 184420
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A time to craft with other like-minded people.
Bring you own activity - this can be anything – art or craft - you fancy doing.
Coffee and tea are provided. Cost £3.

Everyone is welcome

A quiet service with a friendly and welcoming congregation.

This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.- usually will be a communion service - but occassionally it may be a service of the word.

Everyone is welcome

A weekly informal worship particularly for families and children and those looking for more informality.
On the fourth Sunday there will be Holy Communion at these services.

This service will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, songs and prayers.

Everyone is welcome

This service will be livestreamed from inside St Ed's church building or elsewhere around the benefice – e.g.in people’s homes, in the open,

This is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer.

This service will be live-streamed via the St Edmund's facebook page.
Please note sometimes we will use a pre-recorded service rather than streaming live.

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

Traditional weekly service with Holy Communion some weeks (usually twice a month on 1st and 3rd Sundays), other services being Service of the Word.
This service will include reading(s) from Scripture, a sermon and prayers of intercession.

All welcome.

This service will be livestreamed from various venues, including St Ed's and St Peter's or outside a church building – in people’s homes, in the open, somewhere around the benefice.

This is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer.

This service will be live-streamed via the St Edmund's facebook page.
Please note sometimes we will use a pre-recorded service rather than streaming live.

Please join (digitally) with us at this time if you are able
– or you can watch later when you have an opportunity to do so.

A Cafe with tea/coffee, pastries, toast in a relaxed atmosphere with music.

there are toys/activities for younger people - unfortunately Toddler Tunes is suspended at this time

Everyone is welcome

A time of singing and rhymes for little ones of all ages.

Join us at St Ed’s

For further information contact Rev Paul on [email protected] or phone him on 01603 868217

A drop - in for youngsters in years 7 upwards with games, crafts, chat, food, drinks

Holy Communion in church.
This worship will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, and prayer.

Everyone welcome.

We will have all our usual stalls: cakes, hot and cold drinks, BBQ food, Beer Tent, crafts , Bric-a-brac, toys, Preloved2Reloved clothing, bottle tombola and raffle.

There will also be competitions, games and Live Music.

Donated items for the Fair can be left in church.

There is a sign up sheet at the back of church if you are able to help on a stall on the day or with setting up or clearing up at the end.

all welcome

Please book the date and, if possible, offer to help for an hour – or more!
Help will also be needed for the set-up on 3rd May.

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The Inaugural Recital of the restored organ will be given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each from Gwendolyn or Maggie

Meeting to elect the churchwardens
Nomination forms to be at the back of church from mid March and must be returned to Rev Paul before the meeting starts.

Proposed Agenda
1. Prayer and Welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of the previous meeting (2025)
4. Election of Church Wardens

Please note: All appointments are subjected to our safeguarding processes.
This means that candidates who are successful in an election at the annual meeting will have their appointment confirmed once appropriate checks have been carried out.

Meeting to elect (as necessary) deanery synod members, PCC members, present Annual Report and the Accounts for 2025.
Nomination forms will be at the back of church from mid March and must be returned to Rev Paul before the meeting starts.
note: this meeting follows the Parishioner's (Vestry) meeting.

Proposed AGENDA
Prayers and welcome
1. Apologies for absence
2. Outstanding matters arising from 2025 APCM
3. Rector’s Report
4. Finance/Treasurer’s Report
5. Reports
5.1 Confirm current Electoral Roll figures (Electoral Roll was renewed in 2025)
5.2 Answer any questions raised on the 2024 Annual Report
6. Elections of Deanery synod members (if necessary)
7. Elections to PCC
8. Any other business

Please note: All appointments are subjected to our safeguarding processes.
This means that candidates who are successful in an election at the annual meeting will have their appointment confirmed once appropriate checks have been carried out. Checks will include, as appropriate, an interview, DBS check and completion of some (online) training.

Gathering together is a short form of worship which will include a combination of bible reading(s), a message/thought, song and prayer. The service may include Holy communion.

please come along if you are able -
All welcome