Worship

Our benefice is host to a wide variety of worship from traditional Evensong to our Muddy Praise with outdoor crafts and activities.

Visitors and newcomers are welcome to absolutely everything. Do please feel free to try things out as well to find a home for you. We have welcoming communities in all four of our wonderful church buildings and in all our different services.

We do come together regularly as well to try out new things and remind ourselves of the breadth of our community. 5th Sundays in particular are always a little special! Sunday by Sunday patterns given below, although these sometimes change with the seasons. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more!

Remembrance Service 

What a wonderful service and parade for this year’s Remembrance! A heartfelt thank you to our town council for arranging such a meaningful and respectful parade, honoring those who have served and sacrificed.

A special thanks to everyone who helped prepare St. Mary's Church for the Remembrance Service. To all who knitted and donated the beautiful poppies, your dedication was deeply appreciated, bringing warmth and unity to our tribute. The flower team did an outstanding job decorating the church, creating a beautiful and solemn space befitting the occasion. Additionally, immense gratitude goes to the cleaners who dedicated their time on Saturday to ensure everything looked immaculate.

St. Mary's Church truly shone with reverence and beauty for this special day. Thank you all for your efforts and dedication.

Services

2nd Sunday

8am Spoken Holy Communion at St Arilda’s (with tea & toast)

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am All Age at St Mary’s

6pm Choral Evensong at St Mary’s

1st Sunday

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

4pm Refresh! at St Arilda’s

4th Sunday

9am Holy Communion at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

4pm Muddy Praise (Venues vary)

6pm Evensong from BCP at St Arilda’s

3rd Sunday

9am All Age at St Paul’s

10.30am Holy Communion
at St Mary’s

6pm Evening Prayer at St Arilda’s

5th Sundays

8am Holy Communion at St Mary’s

10.00am Benefice Service (unless otherwise stated)