Please refer to the weekly pew sheet on the ‘news and notices’ for any addition's or changes to the regular services.
Morning prayer offers a way to start the day with focus, gratitude, and intention, ranging from structured Christian services.
A central Christian ritual commemorating Jesus' Last Supper, involving consecrated bread and wine, symbolising his body and blood, as a thanksgiving and remembrance of his sacrifice.
Ash Wednesday service marks the start of Lent with penitence, prayer, and fasting, featuring the central ritual of priests marking worshippers' foreheads with a cross of ashes, symbolising mortality and repentance, leading into the 40-day journey of spiritual reflection and preparation for Easter.
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Holy Communion is the traditional Anglican/Episcopal service (Eucharist) centered on taking bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
Fridays in Lent. Come and spend some time in silent prayer before the Holy Sacrament.
A central Christian ritual reenacting Jesus' Last Supper
Encounter is a space to meet God in prayer and praise, by singing worship songs and celebrating Holy Communion together.
Less traditional than our other Sunday service; it’s a great place to ‘Encounter’ God in a different way, particularly families and those new to church.
There will be a laying on of hands in the Ratton Chapel after the Encounter service.
The central Christian worship service, also called Holy Communion or Mass, where a local church community gathers to share bread and wine, remembering Jesus' Last Supper, involving bible readings, prayers, a sermon, and a final blessing, uniting believers as the body of Christ and sending them out to live their faith.
Tea and coffee served in the Church Hall after this service.
Last Sunday of each month - Please see Encounter Service
A Taizé Eucharist is a Christian communion service inspired by the ecumenical Taizé Community's style, featuring simple, repetitive chants, extended periods of silent reflection, scripture, prayers, lighting of candles, burning of incense and the core elements of bread and wine, emphasizing unity, presence of Christ, and a foretaste of the Kingdom through the shared meal, welcoming people of all backgrounds. It's known for its meditative, inclusive atmosphere, often with communal singing and a focus on God's presence through the simple act of sharing the Eucharist.
A Palm Sunday service of devotion commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with prayer, Scripture, and symbolic action, while already turning the congregation’s attention toward the Passion.
A Holy Week contemplative Eucharist is a simple, prayerful celebration of Holy Communion marked by silence and reflection on Christ’s journey toward the cross.
Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus’ command to love one another, given at the Last Supper, and recalls the institution of Holy Communion and Jesus’ act of humble service in washing his disciples’ feet.
Followed by a watch until midnight at the altar of repose.
A children’s Good Friday service is a quiet, reflective act of worship that tells the story of Jesus’ death with sensitivity to help children explore themes of love, sadness, and hope.
Good Friday Walk of Witness is a public Christian procession, where the parishes of Willingdon, Hampden Park and The Hydneye walk together from St Peter, the Hydneye to Hampden Park, to remember Christ’s journey to the cross.
We all gather in Hampden Park (by the tea chalet) to remember Jesus’ journey to the cross. This public act of witness invites all to pause and reflect on the meaning of Good Friday.
The Good Friday liturgy is a stark and reverent service centred on the reading of the Passion, solemn prayer, and the veneration of the cross, observing Christ’s death in silence and hope.
Easter Day dawn vigil is a quiet yet joyful service held at sunrise, marking the resurrection of Christ as light overcomes darkness and the Easter proclamation is first heard.
Followed by breakfast together.
Messy Church takes place at the church hall, Church Street, from 3.00 to 5.30pm usually on the first Saturday of the month. All upcoming sessions can be found on the service and events calendar.
All are very welcome to accompany their children. We welcome parents, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles. There’s lots of fun and fellowship as we spend quality time together. The sessions start off with fun activities, games and crafts, followed by songs and stories in church. Returning to the hall a meal is then served for everyone.
There is no charge for Messy Church.
If you will be attending and have any special dietary requirements, or would like to be added to the Messy Church mailing list, please contact the office:-
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