All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Grand Turning on of Christmas Tree Lights!

for 6 hours
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for the big switch on of the lights on our traditional, beautifully decorated tree. Festive refreshments - mulled wine and mince pies - will be served as well! Enter our fund-raising raffle for a fantastic hamper, and there is a chance to buy cards and Christmas presents from our stall.

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Saturday Church Café

Every Saturday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for a cup of coffee and social time in our beautifully refurbished church café area.

Folk Band: Milady Clare's Musicke

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for an evening with folk band Milady Clare’s Musicke: bringing to Life Popular Music of Earlier Times.
This will take place in church with proceeds going to church funds.
Please check with us for the time - the time stated in this advert is provisional!

Sunday Worship (Eucharist) at 9am

Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A said service of holy communion at 9am in church. The usual form of service is from Common Worship but every fourth Sunday we use the traditional words from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

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Sunday Worship - Eucharist with Music - 10:30am

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for our main Sunday service with choir from 10:30am in church

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Tea Time Praise for Christingle

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A service especially for young children and their carers - an opportunity to think about the true meaning of Christmas using the symbolism of a Christingle orange, whilst supporting the work of The Children’s Society.
Do come and join us - all welcome!

Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A traditional service of Bible readings and carols which reflect the season of Advent with the hope of the coming of the Messiah.

Morning Prayer

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for a short, contemplative service of Celtic Morning Prayer!
Once a month there is an opportunity to join together for the quiet service o fmorning prayer on the 1st Wednesday of each month. There is opportunity for praying to together using the Northumbrian Community Morning Prayer including responsive prayers, scripture readings, meditation, silence and praying together. It will be about 20 minutes of prayer followed by an opportunity for coffee together if you wish to stay a little longer

Wednesday Said Eucharist followed by Coffee

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

Join us for a quiet midweek Said Eucharist followed by coffee each Wednesday

Men's Group

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
The Manor House
The Manor House, 14 Melbourn St Royston, SG8 7BZ

Our Men's group meets monthly on the first Wednesday month at Wetherspoons pub (The Manor House)

Tots in Church

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

We welcome families with pre-school age children for a morning of fun and refreshment in St John the Baptist Church, Royston, every Thursday during term time.

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During School Term Times

Ladies Group

Monthly. Every First Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A monthly social meet-up and occasional outings to gardens and other places of interest.
All welcome.
Note: We are now meeting up in church again, in our new coffee area.
We also have some special events:
In April - A visit to Madingley Road American Cemetery
On May 8th - Visit from The Methodist Church Ladies Group c
In June - A talk on The Suffragettes.
In July - Coach trip, details to follow later.

Carol Service

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A traditional service of Bible readings and carols which recalls God’s plan for humankind from creation to Christ’s birth. The contemplative nature of this service makes it more appropriate for older teenagers and adults.

Blue Christmas

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A NEW VENTURE FOR US IN ROYSTON IS OUR "BLUE CHRISTMAS" SERVICE on 22nd December at 6.30pm, almost the longest night of the year. In contrast to the celebration atmosphere of most Christmas events, this is a quiet, reflective service which provides an opportunity for the difficulties of life to be acknowledged, a service of comfort and light, for when pain seems the only gift under the tree. Some are far from home, some are lonely, struggling financially, or in conflict with another. Some hurt because of the great pain, need, and violence in our nation and world. The reasons for coming are many. We gather in the midst of that hurt to remember God is good. God is strong. God is near. We are not alone, and we have every reason to hold on to hope. Please speak to Reg if you would like to know more, or simply turn up.

Christmas Eve - Sunday Morning BCP Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

10 am Said BCP Holy Communion

Christmas Eve Crib Service at 2:30pm

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A service for young children to think about the Christmas story - with songs and lots of fun!

Christmas Eve Crib Service at 4pm

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

A service for young children to think about the Christmas story - with songs and lots of fun!

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

The first Eucharist (Holy Communion) of Christmas, with carols and sermon.

Christmas Day Sung Eucharist with Carols

for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, GB

10.00 am: Sung Eucharist with Carols