According to the traditional Book of Common Prayer, led by members of the congregation
A traditional Church of England Communion Service following "Common Worship Order 1" (i.e. "modern language"!) . We sing 4 hymns- usually well-known Anglican hymns but also a selection of more recent hymns written in the traditional style, to be accompanied on the organ. Refreshments served at the end - a good way to get to know folk. All are most welcome to receive Holy Communion if they do so in any other Christian church/tradition.
At present we have no organised Sunday School/Children's group during the 9.30am service, but there is an area at the back where small children are welcome to play. "Messy Church " is held every 1-2 months: please contact us for more details. At the moment this is usually on a Sunday morning after the 9.30am service.
A less formal service of Holy Communion for the second Sunday of Lent. We will think about the most famous verse in the Bible!
A short and informal service led by members of the St Aidan's congregation. Morning Prayer from "Common Worship" is said, along with prayers for our local community, its needs and its people.
Join us for Holy Communion on Mothering Sunday. No silly sentimentality but an uplifting reflection on God's faithfulness love for all who call on him.
Our take on Messy Church is a bit different- we focus on exploring God's creation in and around our churchyard (winter and summer- come dressed for the day!). We then share refreshments together and a prayer.
But that's not all- the Messy Church team is also turning its hand to theatre in the Sunday service! Several times a year - but especially at Easter and just before Christmas- we present a dramatized version of the stories at the heart of the Christian faith.
Our Messy Church remains, as it elsewhere, something for the whole family, though with a particular emphasis on engagement with primary-school- aged children. Please come and join the fun with us....
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS OF THE MESSY CHURCH PROGRAMME FOR 2025/6
Every month, but the Sunday varies- please contact us for more informatiom
The Messy Church team will re-enact St Matthew's Passion Story as we begin Holy Week.
An additional service for Holy Week as we enter into the drama of the last week of Jesus' life
The most important time of the year for Christians begins with Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday. We re-enact how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples on the night before he died, and how he instituted the "Lord's Supper" of bread and wine. Finally, the service ends in silence and darkness as we recall how Jesus and the disciples left the Upper Room for the garden of Gethsemane- with Jesus shortly to face arrest, torture and death.
We walk through Hellifield, meeting at the school at 1pm, and arriving at church in time for the 2pm service. Our witness is a modern version of the "Stations of the Cross" , singing and praying as we recall the events of Good Friday.
A quiet service of prayer and reflection on Good Friday, with the reading of St John's Passion narative
After our villages have held their afternoon services on Good Friday, we carry a large cross from Maypole Green in Long Preston up to the Edge on Long Preston Moor. This is truly a Walk of Witness with a difference - we keep silence en route, except to sing Good Friday hymns.
Join us 1000ft up on Long Preston Moor to celebrate the dawning of Easter Day. Wrap up warm!!
Our celebration of the resurrection of Christ: the most important moment in human history brings new hope and joy to us all in 2026. Wine and soft drinks are served afterwards.