We have a wonderful series of services and concerts in the lead up to Christmas and are set out below; 30th November -10.30am Holy Communion 6th December - 4pm New Voices of Potton Concert 7th December - 10.30am Friends & Family, 4.30pm Christingle Service 14th December - 10:30am Holy Communion 7.30pm Nightlight 21st December -10.30am Shorter Communion 6.30pm Carol Service Christmas Eve - 4pm Christmas Crib Service 11pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day - 10.30am Service of the Word 28th December - 10.30am Holy Communion 3rd January - 1000am - 1pm Link Cafe in Community Centre 4th January - 10.30 Epiphany Communion Service We hope to see you at the services, concerts and Cafe.

Services and Events in Lent and Holy Week 2026

Occurring
Every day at for 1 hour
Venue
Potton: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Hatley Road Potton Bedford, SG19 2RP, United Kingdom

We have the following services and events in Lent:

Wednesday 18th February - Ash Wednesday - Ashing Service at 7.30pm

Thursday 19th February - START Course (First Session) - Scout Hut at 7pm

Sunday 22nd February - Holy Communion at 10.30am

Sunday 22nd February - Deanery Service at 6pm

Monday 23rd February - Lent Group at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm

Thursday 26th February - START Course (Second Session) in St Mary's Hall at 7pm

Friday 27th February - Lent Group chez - Gutteridge at 10.30am

Sunday 1st March - Friends and Family Service at 10.30am. Theme is Lent

Monday 2nd March - Lent Group at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm.

Wednesday 4th March - Lent Group St May's Hall at 1.45pm

Thursday 5th March - START Course (Third Session) in St Mary's Hall at 7pm

Friday 6th March - World Day of Prayer in St Mary's Hall at 2pm.

Saturday 7th March - Tapas Evening at St Mary's Hall 7pm for 7.30pm

Sunday 8th March - Holy Communion - 10.30am

Sunday 8th March - Night Light Contemplative Service 7.15pm for 7.30pm

Monday 9th March - Lent Group at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm

Wednesday 11th March - Lent Group in St Mary's Hall at 1.30pm

Thursday 12th March - START Course (Fourth Session) st Mary's Hall at 7pm.

Friday 13th March - Lent Group chez - Gutteridge at 10.30am

Sunday 15th March - Mothering Sunday Shorter Communion - 10.30am

Monday 16th March - Open The Book, Potton Primary School

Monday 16th March - Lent Group Meeting at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm

Wednesday 18th March - Lent Group in St Mary's Hall at 1.30pm

Thursday 19th March - START Course (Fifth Session) in St Mary's Hall at 7pm.

Sunday 22nd March - Passion Sunday Choral Communion at 10.30am

Sunday 22nd March - Lent Lunch in Church Hall at 12.00am

Monday 23rd March - Lent Group at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm.

Wednesday 25th March - Lent Group in St Mary's Hall at 1.30pm

Thursday 26th March - START Course (Final Session) in St Mary's Hall at 7pm.

Friday 27th March - Lent Group chez - Gutteridge at 1030am.

Saturday 28th March - Link Cafe in Community Centre at 10.00am

Sunday 29th March - Palm Sunday Service at St John's Cockayne Hatley at 1000 beginning with a procession and followed by Holy Communion

Monday 30th March - Lent Group at the Old Rectory Sutton at 7pm

Tuesday 31st March - Compline Service (Night Prayers) at 7.00pm

Wednesday 1st April - Lent Group in St Mary's Hall at 1.30pm

Maundy Thursday 2 April - Agape Meal Service in Church Hall 7.30pm

Maundy Thursday 2 April - The Watch at 8.30pm

Good Friday 3rd April - Walk of Witness. Church Hall to Salvation Army Citadel via Causeway at 1000

Good Friday 3rd April - Hour by the Cross at 1pm

Easter Sunday 5th April - NO Friends and Family. Instead All ages Choral Communion and Easter Egg Hunt at 1015.

We ask for your prayers for those in need of comfort and in particular for the people of Ukraine and other affected by war.

We also ask for God's blessing on you and your families, and hope that we will see you at some of the services or events.

UPDATED 17 FEBRUARY

First Steps

Occurring
Every Friday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's Church Hall
Address
St Mary's Church Hall, Hatley Road Potton, SG19 2RP, United Kingdom

Providing for children 0 - 4 years, our friendly, inclusive group welcomes parents and carers to bring their children to us every Friday for 2 hours from 0930 in the Church Hall. A healthy snack is provided to the children at 1030 and coffee and cakes are available for parents and carers continuously!!

All this for £3 per child.

All money raised is reinvested in the group.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Page updated 10 December 2024

School term time only, now includes half term break time

Choral Holy Communion

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Potton: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Hatley Road Potton Bedford, SG19 2RP, United Kingdom

Traditional service of Holy Communion with organ and robed choir.

PARISH LUNCHES

Occurring
Every Last Friday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Potton: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Hatley Road Potton Bedford, SG19 2RP, United Kingdom

We are thrilled to announce that our monthly Parish Lunch for 48 will be held on the last Friday of every month recommencing Friday 25th February at 1245 in St Mary's Church Hall.

Please note the next lunch Friday 27th February 2026

Thank you.

Page updated 17 February 2026

Friends & Family

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Potton: St Mary the Virgin
Address
Hatley Road Potton Bedford, SG19 2RP, United Kingdom

Our wonderful intergenerational themed services (Friends and Family), take place on the first Sunday of every month, with the exception of January and August, with something for everyone whether used to church or a complete newcomer. A variety of expressions of worship in various parts of our church building, including a quiet service of Morning Prayer with short sermon, crafts and activities for all ages, singing and music, prayer, Bible readings and all-age talk, coffee and cakes. Everyone welcome!

We celebrated our first live service for several months on 6th March 2022. It was a truly uplifting Lent service, attended by 11 children and 39 adults, who took the time to remember the people of Ukraine by lighting individual candles. April and May's services were equally well attended. There was no service in June as we celebrated Pentecost and Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.

The service is always well attended and it is a joy to watch the various people producing such creative objects.

The next F and F Service will be held on Sunday 1st March 2026. The theme will be "Lent"

Please join us for what is always a wonderful service.

In addition if you attend regularly or are attending for the first time you will be very welcome to join in the various activities, eat the lovely cakes and biscuits and take home a little gift.

This page was updated on 17 February 2026.