All Saints

St Michael & All Angels

You Are Welcome Here

St Michael’s & All Angels, Bedford, is a warm and welcoming parish church at the heart of its community, rooted in prayer, hospitality, and a deep desire to help people encounter the love of God. The church offers a place of belonging for all—whether long‑standing members, families exploring faith for the first time, or visitors simply seeking a moment of peace. Its worship is centred on the Eucharist, celebrated every Sunday at 9.30am, where people of all ages gather to share in scripture, sacrament, and fellowship. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with children’s activities available each week and tea and coffee served after the service to encourage conversation and connection.

The parish values accessible worship, thoughtful preaching, and opportunities for people to grow in faith at their own pace. Music, prayer, and community engagement all play an important role in its life, helping to create a rhythm of worship that is both rooted in Anglican tradition and open to new expressions.

St Michael’s is also a place where friendships form naturally. Families find support, newcomers are greeted with warmth, and those seeking quiet reflection discover a gentle space to breathe. Whether through Sunday worship, seasonal celebrations, pastoral care, or partnerships with local groups, the church seeks to be a visible sign of hope and hospitality in Bedford. Above all, St Michael’s & All Angels is a church where everyone is invited, everyone is valued, and everyone can find a home.

All Saints', Wilstead

Welcome to the pages for All Saints' Wilshamstead (also known as Wilstead).

Safeguarding Information:

The parish of Wilshamstead is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

St Mary the Virgin

Connecting the Past
Building the Future
Guided by Faith

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!