All events Calendar

See below for all the services and church events coming up, either organised by descriptions in date order, or on the calendar tab. We hope to see you soon at Royston Parish Church where all are welcome and God's love is shared.

Sunday Morning Eucharist (Remembrance Sunday)

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

Our usual 9am and 10:30am Sunday morning Eucharists are amalgamated this week, so that people can also attend the Service of Remembrance at the Royston War Memorial at 10:45.
Our Sunday Eucharist is with music, choir and children's groups/toy area

British Legion Service of Remembrance

for 45 mins
Royston War Memorial
Royston War Memorial, Melbourn Street Royston, Royston SG8 9LG

Join us for the annual British Legion Service of Remembrance at the Royston War Memorial, including the 2 minute silence at 11am

Morning Prayer in the Chapel

Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

Join us for a quiet service of Morning Prayer in the chapel in the South Aisle of the church.

Wednesday Said Eucharist followed by Coffee

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

Join us for a quiet midweek Said Eucharist followed by coffee each Wednesday. Note that on 11th November, we are meeting at the earlier time of 10am (as there is a Service of Remembrance in the Park at 11am)

Knit and Natter

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

Come along to enjoy a sociable time of knitting and chat. All welcome.

Chorister Practice

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

Choir Practice for the younger members of the choir learning about music theory and singing

Choir Practice

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

Main Choir Practice (Choristers are with us for the first half) to practice music for future weeks

Tots in Church (Termtimes only)

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

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

Saturday Church Café

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

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

Taizé Service of Meditation

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

Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th November for a Taizé Service of Meditation - with the theme "Sing to the Lord a new song". All welcome

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Wednesday Said Eucharist followed by Coffee

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 11 Nov 2026
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church (Herts), Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

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

Town Christmas Light Switch-On

for 2 hours
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

Come into church to get warm, use the toilets, grab some free soup or buy other refreshments

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Christmas Tree Light Up

for 5 hours, 30 mins
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

Come into our warm and inviting church to celebrate the annual Christmas Tree Light-up from 10:30-4pm on Saturday 28th November with refreshments (coffee, tea, mulled wine, pumpkin soup, mince pies etc). You are invited to hang a bauble in memory of a loved one.

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Advent Carol Service

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

Join us at 5pm on Sunday 29th November for our Advent Carol Service: a contemplative service anticipating the coming of Christ with bible readings, choir anthems and advent carols.

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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). Note that in March it will be on the revised date of the 2nd Wednesday in the month, 12th March (to avoid the clash with the Ash Wednesday service).

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, United Kingdom

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.
From time to time we have invited speakers and also visits to places of interest.

Monthly Celtic Prayer

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

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

Tea Time Praise

In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Royston Parish Church (Herts)
Royston Parish Church Melbourn Street Royston Herts, SG8 9LG, United Kingdom

Join us for this friendly and informal all age / family friendly service with stories, singing, worship band and TEA!
Note that in July, TTP will be on the 2nd Sunday of the month: 12th July

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