Pray & Play offers toys and entertainment for your little one, with prayer support and fellowship for parents and carers.

For anyone with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Held in the Old Rectory, next to Busbridge Church in Term Time only.

Parking: Please park on the roads around the church as parking at the Old Rectory is restricted. There is safe buggy access to the Old Rectory via the churchyard. Thank you!

6.30-7.45pm - session 1 - for school years 7 and 8.
8-9.15pm - session 2 - for school years 9 and over.

Get your weekend off to the right start with us!
Join us on Friday evenings (term-time) for an action-packed evening of activities including: Arts and crafts, computer games; including the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, board and card games, Table Tennis, pool, air hockey, space to just chill and chat, a tuck shop and much more!

We are open to all young people in secondary school. Catch up with friends and make a whole load of new ones. It's free to attend but we recommend bringing some pocket money along for the tuck shop.

Come and join us!

6.30-7.45pm - session 1 - for school years 7 and 8.
8-9.15pm - session 2 - for school years 9 and over.

Get your weekend off to the right start with us!
Join us on Friday evenings (term-time) for an action-packed evening of activities including: Arts and crafts, computer games; including the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, board and card games, Table Tennis, pool, air hockey, space to just chill and chat, a tuck shop and much more!

We are open to all young people in secondary school. Catch up with friends and make a whole load of new ones. It's free to attend but we recommend bringing some pocket money along for the tuck shop.

Come and join us!

The list of hymns and choral items for each service are available

Steeped in tradition and accompanied by the robed Minster Choir, the service follows Common Worship liturgy for communion and makes the most of the fine organ and traditional building.

Help yourself to a light Breakfast from 9.30am with service from 9.55.
Family friendly all welcome.

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A structured service following Common Worship, including well-known hymns, and space for listening and reflecting.

With Communion 1st Sunday of the month.

There is no need to sign up, just come along and join us to worship at Brighton Road - Busbridge Church.

An informal service of contemporary worship led by a worship group and making creative use of modern media.
The Contemporary congregation celebrates Holy Communion on 2nd Sundays of the month.

There are children's groups for 2-11s running at the same time.

The SIX will be a refreshed service, still contemporary and charismatic, but now with particular vision to reach youth and young adults.
People of any age will be welcome!

Group for Toddlers and parents to stay and play.

Drop in for a coffee or cup of tea on Mondays at the Yew Tree Café where a member of the Prime Time team will be looking forward to welcome you, and other members and friends will be there to chat. A lovely start to the week.

Monday and Wednesday 12.30 to 2.00pm
Please telephone beforehand for more information, or to book a time for your visit.
Kindly note referrals are needed for new clients.

If you need help, the Food Bank can provide an emergency Food parcel containing at least three days meals.
In order to get support, you will need to obtain a referral from a Care Giver, ie Doctor, Home to School Link worker, Carer, Mental Health Team etc. or vist the Citizens Advice Bureau.
For Registration details please phone 01483 418741 .
The Food Bank requirements list is updated monthly on the Godalmingminster website, if you wish to donate

Cost: £1 per family per session.

Our ABC toddler groups are co-ordinated by the church for the community and surrounding area. Each group is run by our 0-3s worker, Sophia Barnes - with some enthusiastic parents!

We hope you will find the groups relaxing, enjoyable and a lovely way to start new friendships and find support as you share your experience of bringing up a young family. Come and have a cup of coffee while your children play and get to know other children in a happy environment.

Held in the Old Rectory, next to Busbridge Church.

Parking: Please park on the roads around the church as parking at the Old Rectory is restricted. There is safe buggy access to the Old Rectory via the churchyard. Thank you!

Working from home on Tuesday? or want some company .Why not come and have a bite to eat or work or chat or enjoy board games and quizzes every Tuesday 12.30 till 3pm.

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Smartots meets every Wednesday morning (in term time) from 9am-11am at St Marks Church, Franklyn Road.
For parents and carers of babies and children (0-4’s).

Come along for a warm welcome, tea, coffee, biscuits, and a chat.

Free flow play for the children in the hall at St Marks Church (and the garden in the warmer months).
Craft, play dough, a fruit snack time, finishing with a singing session.
Free parking available on Franklyn Road.

Smartots is run by Sophia Barnes our 0-4’s Younger Families Pastor, if you would like any further information, please contact Sophia on: 01483 421267 or by email: [email protected].

Group for Babies and parents to stay and play.

Join a conversation on life, faith and purpose.

Explore the Christian faith, on your terms. Each session unpacks one main topic, and is designed to spark conversation. Come along and see what you think. Andy and Ben would love to see you at the Old Rectory this autumn midweek, 7 pm - 8:30 pm with pizza provided starting 16th September. Sign up and join the conversation!

As the days grow shorter and the air turns colder, we invite you to embrace a little hygge at our A Touch of Hygge Art Workshop.

Inspired by the Danish art of cosiness, this workshop is all about slowing down, enjoying the simple pleasures of life and making time for yourself. Spend two relaxing hours exploring your creativity through a playful mix of paints, pencils, collage and other materials, accompanied by gentle music and surrounded by a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

You'll have the chance to experiment with different materials and artistic techniques, discover new ways to express yourself and create something lovely to take home. There's no pressure to get everything right — just the freedom to explore, enjoy the process and let your creativity flow.

Sometimes, the simplest things bring the greatest joy: a little creativity, gentle music, a warm drink and a couple of hours spent in good company. Whether you're an experienced artist or trying something new for the first time, you're warmly welcome to join us for this cosy creative escape.

Led by two inspiring local artists and volunteers, this workshop offers a chance to slow down, get creative and enjoy A Touch of Hygge.

Autumn Art Workshop
A Touch of Hygge

Yew Tree Café, Godalming

Saturday 21 November
11.45am–1.45pm

£10 per person, including all materials and one hot drink.

All materials provided. No experience needed.

Limited spaces — just 8 participants.

Please register and pay using the link provided.

All are most warmly welcome to this Minster-wide service to celebrate Choral Evensong. Take time out of your busy week to enjoy this traditional and reflective service with glorious choral music in the splendour of a much-loved ancient building in the heart of Godalming. .

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The Bereavement Café is run by the Pastoral Team (Support & Care) and offers a safe space for anyone who has been bereaved, where:
you can feel safe to talk about how the pain of bereavement is affecting you
you will meet others who have experienced their own loss
there is a team willing to offer support by listening
you will find mutual support and encouragement

We think about the big story in the news, and discuss a Christian response, over tea, coffee, porridge and toast.

Contact Alan Betts or Dudley Hilton via [email protected]

Taize Service is a service of song and silence, prayer and scripture, that leads participants to contemplate and celebrate . Silence is intentional.

A firm fixture in The Prime Time calendar; this traditional service includes familiar carols and readings along with poetry and a musical performance by the children of Busbridge Junior School all followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
If you would like a lift, please sign up and indicate this in the notes. Someone will be in touch

As Christmas draws closer, we invite you to take a little time out from the festive rush and enjoy a creative moment at our Christmas Cards Art Workshop.

There's something special about a handmade Christmas card — a little piece of creativity, made with care and ready to share with someone you love. Spend two relaxing hours exploring your creativity, discovering different artistic techniques and creating your own unique Christmas cards to bring a personal touch to your festive greetings.

With paints, pencils, collage and more, you'll have the freedom to experiment with colours, textures and ideas to make each card your own. Enjoy the process, let your imagination wander and discover how a few simple materials can become something truly special.

No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and festive spirit! Accompanied by a warm, welcoming atmosphere and led by two inspiring local artists and volunteers, this is a lovely opportunity to slow down, get creative and enjoy a little time for yourself in the run-up to Christmas.

Whether you're making cards for family and friends or simply looking forward to a couple of hours of creativity and good company, you're warmly welcome to join us. Leave with your handmade creations and perhaps a little extra Christmas joy, ready to share.

Christmas Cards Art Workshop

Yew Tree Café, Godalming

Saturday 12 December
11.45am–1.45pm

£10 per person, including all materials and one hot drink.

No experience needed. All materials provided.

Limited spaces — just 8 participants.

Please register and pay using the link provided.

All are most warmly welcome to this reflective, said Communion service in the splendour of our ancient church building in the heart of Godalming. The service uses the traditional Book of Common Prayer liturgy, and is followed by a communal breakfast

Family Carol service

Members of the Minster Clergy team invite you for a glass of sherry or cup of tea and mince pie. Those willing will also be preparing the Christingle kits for Christmas eve.
Hosted by Prime Time.

A "Blue Christmas Service" is a Christian-themed service held during the Advent season to provide a comforting, safe space, particularly for those struggling with grief, loss, loneliness, or despair.

We acknowledge the difficulty of the holiday season while offering a message of hope found in Christ's presence in darkness and pain.

This brief reflective service will focus on light in darkness including the symbolic lighting of candles to express hope for the future.

All welcome

Refreshments will be served at the end if you'd like to stay.

Come and sing your favourite Christmas carols with friends, neighbours, and the whole community! A relaxed, festive evening with plenty of cheer — the perfect way to warm into Christmas.

We'll have a donations bar serving beer, bratwurst, mulled wine and mince pies as well as other Christmas treats. There'll be space to chat and mingle, and even a round of Musical Bingo to keep things fun and lively, and of course, lots of joyful singing!

Bring your voice, bring a friend, bring your Christmas spirit — we'd love to see you there.

A Full Scale enactment of the nativity with carols led by the band, for all the family!

Dress-Up Nativity – Christmas Eve, 10.30am at St Mark's Franklyn Road.
This Christmas Eve, come and help us re-tell the Nativity story together — with costumes, carols, and readings from the Bible as we recreate the scene of that first Christmas. Children, grown-ups and grandparents are all welcome to dress up: shepherds, angels, wise ones, donkeys, stars… even a lobster if that's what Christmas means in your house! The fun is in the joining-in.

We'll sing familiar carols, tell the story step-by-step, and fill the church with joy, excitement, and Christmas wonder. It's the perfect way to channel all that Christmas Eve energy — especially for little ones who are far too excited to sleep. Bring them along, join the story, share the magic, and help make the Nativity come alive.

Costumes optional — enthusiasm encouraged.
We'd love you to be part of the scene.

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Crib Service for all the family

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

Parking available in Crown Court or Mint Street Carparks.

All welcome.

Christmas Celebration for all the family

Family Christmas Celebration

10 am service for Godalming Minster at Church Street
NO services at Hambledon or Franklyn Road-St Mark or Brighton Road -Busbridge Church Today.

The Youth join the First Sunday of the month.

It includes songs, readings, prayers and a talk with time for reflection.