Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 45 mins
Venue
Zoom
Address
Meeting ID: 763110804; passcode: 079014.

A service of Morning Prayer, on Zoom every Thursday morning at 9:30am.

Benefice Choral Eucharist - 10:30am Sunday

Occurring
Sunday 01 September 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 29 September 2024, Sunday 13 October 2024, Sunday 27 October 2024, Sunday 24 November 2024 at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

A sung communion service which alternates between St Peter's and St Mary's. All are welcome to join us!
This event shows the weeks we are at St Mary's.
You can also join this service on Zoom - meeting ID: 763110804; passcode: 079014.

Sundays at 10:30am - the weeks we are not in St Mary's we can be found in St Peter's, Sharnbrook

Evensong

Occurring
Sunday 01 September 2024, Sunday 15 September 2024, Sunday 29 September 2024, Sunday 27 October 2024, Sunday 10 November 2024, Sunday 24 November 2024 at for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Address
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

A traditional service of prayer and reflection from the Book of Common Prayer.

6pm during the Summer; 3pm in the Winter.

Every other Sunday in St Peter's Church.

Said Eucharist - alternate Wednesdays at 9:30am at St Mary's

Occurring
Wednesday 04 September 2024, Wednesday 18 September 2024, Wednesday 02 October 2024, Wednesday 16 October 2024, Wednesday 30 October 2024, Wednesday 13 November 2024, Wednesday 27 November 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

A said communion service

Alternate Wednesdays at 9:30am

Needles and Pins

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Address
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

Needles and Pins is a drop in group for folk who enjoy making things in the company of others.

For two hours (10am -12 noon) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, St Peter’s Room (St Peter’s Church, Sharnbrook) will be made available for you to come and devote dedicated time to your project. Sewing machines will be set up if you need to use one, or bring your own. Refreshments provided.

St Mary's Teas in the Church

Occurring
In April, May, June, July, August, September. Every Third Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

All are welcome for tea and cake in St Mary's on the third Wednesday of the month, from April to September (pausing over the colder months!). Starting at 2:30pm it is perfect for an after-school treat with the children or just for relaxed conversation and delicious cake!

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Third Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm, April to September

Said Eucharist - alternate Sundays at 9am at St Mary's

Occurring
Sunday 08 September 2024, Sunday 22 September 2024, Sunday 06 October 2024, Sunday 20 October 2024, Sunday 03 November 2024, Sunday 17 November 2024 at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

A said communion service

Alternate Sundays at 9am

The Ark

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Address
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

The Ark is a place to gather and find company and support. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided and everyone is welcome. If you need to talk, if you need help or support, then The Ark is here for you.
In St Peter's Room, St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook.

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St Mary's Coffee Morning

Occurring
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every First Saturday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30am. There will be a small raffle, plenty of chatter, coffee, tea and biscuits.
The coffee morning is in St Mary's Church in the warmer months and in people's homes around the village when it is colder. Check the most recent pew notice sheet (under news and notices) to find out where we are!
The coffee morning pauses in December and January. All proceeds are towards the St Mary's restoration fund.

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Harvest Communion St Mary's

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

This Sunday our 10:30 Communion service will also be our St Mary's harvest celebration. Donations of food for Bedford Foodbank are welcome, details of what is most needed can be found here: https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/

Faith Explorers

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom

On the second Sunday of every month at 3pm, join us for some songs, activities, prayers and to explore Bible stories together. Perfect for children and families. Followed by tea and biscuits.

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Harvest Evensong at St Margaret's Knotting

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Knotting
Address
, MK44 1AE

All are welcome to a BCP Evensong service in the unique setting of the church of St Margaret of Antioch in Knotting. Set in the heart of a farming community, there is no better place to remember the abundance of the world.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities at this church and that there is no step-free access.

Service of thanksgiving for our departed loved ones

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Address
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

All are welcome to our yearly remembrance of those who we love and see no more. Whether you have been recently bereaved or have carried your loss for a long time, this is a time to remember those who have died and say thank you for their lives.

If you are struggling with grief and would like to talk to someone then please call Revd Paolo (07968606377).

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Act of Remembrance and Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 25 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Felmersham
Address
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Address
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom
All Saints', Souldrop
Address
Sharnbrook Lane Souldrop Bedford, MK44 1EX, United Kingdom

We will be marking Remembrance Sunday in all of our villages. In each village we will start at the local war memorial at 10:50am for an Act of Remembrance and then going into church for a service of Holy Communion at around 11am. All are welcome to mark this occasion with us.

In Felmersham the memorial is at the top of memorial lane, in Sharnbrook and Souldrop the memorials can be found in the churchyards.