The Abbey Church of St Mary & St Helena Elstow

An Historic Church with a Living Pilgrim Faith

You Are Welcome Here

We extend a special welcome – to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, straight, filthy rich, dirt poor or just about average.
We especially welcome – those who are crying new-borns, energetic toddlers, hyperactive grannies and everything in between.
We welcome you – if you can sing like Pavarotti or can’t carry a note in a bucket.
You’re welcome here – if you’re just browsing, just woke up or just got out of jail.
We extend a special welcome – to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast.
We welcome – tired parents, devoted grandparents and god-parents, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, and junk-food eaters.
We welcome – those who are in recovery or still addicted, and those who have come a long way from what they once were but know they still have a way-to-go.
We welcome you – if you’re having problems or you’re down in the dumps or if you don’t like ‘organised religion’, we’ve been there too! If you blew all your offering money at the dog track, you’re welcome here. If you made your fortune on the stock market, you are too.
We offer a special welcome – to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work or are here because Gran wanted to go to church.
We welcome – those who are inked, pierced or both. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost and wound up here by mistake.

We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts … and you!


Get in touch

Father Paul Messam

Fr. PAUL MESSAM scp
Abbey Vicarage
Church End
Elstow
Bedfordshire
MK42 9XT

t: (01234) 261477
m: 07711 098209
e: [email protected]

Church Postcode: MK42 9XT

Other Contacts:

Vicar (Fr Paul Messam)
01234 261477

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All Age Worship

Occurring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
The Abbey Church of St Mary & St Helena Elstow
Address
Church End, Elstow, Bedford Elstow Bedford, MK42 9XT, United Kingdom

An informal service of contemporary worship in modern language.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Elstow is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St.Alban’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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