Annual Carol Service. Join us for our carols service on Sunday 21st December at 5.30pm, when we will hear bible passages relevant to the Joy of Christmas, we will sing familiar carols and hear the St Matthias Gospel Choir.

Morning BCP Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

Every Sunday we celebrate Communion using the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer.
This service has no music.

EXPLORE at 9.30

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

Every Sunday morning we gather in the Larkin Hall for an informal service to Explore what God is saying to us and doing in our lives. Usually sat around tables, with refreshments available (breakfast on the 1st Sunday of the month!) it includes worship songs, a bible story, a talk, an activity and a time of prayer.
This is aimed at everyone, form 6 months to 96 years old, and is very relaxed.

Communion Service

Occurring
Monthly. Every First, Third, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address

Twice a month at 11am we share the bread and wine in ‘Holy Communion’ together using the contemporary ‘Common Worship’ words. We have a mixture of songs and well known hymns.The service lasts around 60 minutes.

We learn together from a bible passage, and there’s always an opportunity to have someone pray with you or for you about any matter that troubles you.

Morning Communion

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 24 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

Each Wednesday (except for occasional weeks) a small number of us gather for a simple communion service in our Chapel

Morning Worship

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address

A more formal service, of about an hour, but with a relaxed feel. We sing mainly hymns, and use the psalms and ‘canticles’ in a service booklet to guide us through. This takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays every month at 11am in church.

Carol Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

Join us for our annual Carol Service where we will hear Bible passages relevant to the Joy of Christmas, we will sing familiar carols and listen to the St Matthias Gospel Singers.
5.30pm with a mince pie to follow!

CRIB SERVICE

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

A very informal time on Christmas Eve to remember the reason for the season!
This is aimed at pre-school children and their families

A CHRISTINGLE service - but without the usual Christingles...

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

Join our annual 'Christingle' family service on Christmas Eve, which involves lots of characters as we explore the true meaning of Christmas.
Always a very full service, with people of all ages joining us.
We took te decision NOT to make a Christingle for everyone for environmental and ecological reasons, but still consider what the traditional Christingle can tells us - you are welcome to bring your own - there are candles!

Christmas Day Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Matthias Church Torquay
Address
Babbacombe Road Torquay, TQ1 1HW, United Kingdom

We gather as a church family for a single service on Christmas Morning, starting at 10.00
The words are simple, and the atmosphere is warm - everyone is welcome, whoever you are!