Access
The main entrance is ramped, providing good wheelchair access to the body of the church, and pews are cut away in the centre of the nave to allow wheelchair users to participate fully in services. However, access to the chancel is harder, so if you would like communion brought to you in your seat, please let the sidesman know; you are unlikely to be the only one!
The church is equipped with a hearing aid loop system.
Crèche and Sunday Club
At the 9.45 am Sunday services there is a
crèche for babies and toddlers. On the first Sunday of the month at 9.45, we hope that older children will remain with their families. On the other Sundays, children aged four to eleven have their own instruction and worship in
Sunday Club. They leave the service during the second hymn and return during communion in time for a blessing at the altar rail.
Morning Prayer
On weekdays, the church is open from 7.45 am for silent prayer; the short form of the Morning Office is said at 8 am and lasts no longer than 15 minutes. This is followed by a period for extemporary intercession. Come and go as you please and join us for one, two or all of these periods.
Wednesday Communion
On the first Wednesday of the month there is a short communion service at 10 am.
Prayer for Christian Healing
Prayer for Christian healing is offered after the 9.45 service of Parish Communion on the fourth Sunday of the month. Requests for prayer can be left in a prayer box beside the Book of Remembrance. In addition, a service of prayer for Christian healing takes place on a weekday once every two months.
Pattern of Sunday Services
The table shows the typical pattern of Sunday services. However, do
check below as the pattern varies to accommodate church festivals and other special occasions. If you are visiting, note that the church may be in use for other services, such as weddings and funerals, in addition to those shown.
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8 am |
9.45 am |
11 am |
6.30 pm |
| 1st Sunday |
Holy Communion |
Family Service |
Sung Matins |
Taizé Worship |
| 2nd Sunday |
* |
Parish Communion |
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Evensong |
| 3rd Sunday |
Holy Communion |
Parish Communion |
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Choral Evensong |
| 4th Sunday |
Holy Communion |
Parish Communion |
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* |
| 5th Sunday |
* |
Benefice Communion |
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* |
On the second Sunday, when there is no 8 am Holy Communion, you are encouraged to attend Newton Solney. On the fourth Sunday, when there is no evening service, you are encouraged to attend Foremark or Newton Solney.
Foremark has Evensong on the second Sunday and Holy Communion on the fourth. Newton Solney has a 'Prayer Book' Evensong on the second and fourth Sundays; These services are at 6.30 pm in summer, but at 4 pm when the clocks go back in winter.
Description of Sunday Services
| First Sunday |
| 8.00 am |
Holy Communion is a said service. There are no hymns or sermon. |
| 9.45 am |
This is a more informal service focusing on the word of God in Bible readings, prayers and a short talk, with hymns and songs. The children are actively involved and the whole service is aimed at all ages. Coffee etc. afterwards. |
| 11 am |
Matins uses the Book of Common Prayer, with traditional language, canticles set to Anglican chant, hymns and a short sermon. Coffee beforehand. |
| 6.30 pm |
Taizé Worship is a meditative service using the modern chants originating at the Taizé Community in France. No sermon. |
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| Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays |
| 8.00 am |
Holy Communion is a said service with no hymns or sermon. On the third Sunday, the service uses traditional language and is based on the revised Book of Common Prayer. There is no service on the fifth Sunday. |
| 9.45 am |
The Parish and Benefice Communion services use modern language and the latest seasonal forms of Holy Communion. There are hymns and a sermon. Coffee etc. afterwards.
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| 6.30 pm |
Evensong on the second Sunday and Choral Evensong on the third follow the Book of Common Prayer, using traditional language with hymns but no sermon. At Choral Evensong, a choir sings the canticles and an anthem.
There is no evening service on the fourth Sunday. |
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Services in April
Every Weekday Morning
8 am Morning Prayer
FIRST Wednesday
10 am Holy Communion
Sunday 1st Palm Sunday
8 am Holy Communion
9.40 am Family Service & Palm Procession
11 am Matins
6.30 pm Taizé Worship
Mon 2nd
7.30 pm Stations of the Cross
Wed 4th
7.30 pm Compline
Thurs 5th Maundy Thursday
8 pm Eucharist of the Last Supper
Friday 6th Good Friday
10.30am Easter Exploration
1.30 pm Good Friday Devotion
Sunday 8th Easter Day
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Evensong
Sunday 15th Easter Two
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 22nd Easter Three
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Communion
4 pm Messy Church
Thursday 27th
7.30 pm Induction of Rev'd Martin Flowerdew
Sunday 29th Easter Four
9.45 am Benefice Communion
Services in May
Every Weekday Morning
8 am Morning Prayer
FIRST Wednesday
10 am Holy Communion
Sunday 6th Easter Five
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Family Service
11 am Matins
6.30 pm Taizé Worship
Sunday 13th Easter Six
8 am at Newton Solney
9.45 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Evensong
Thursday 17th Ascension Day
8 pm Holy Communion
Sunday 20th Easter Seven
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Communion
6.30 pm Choral Evensong
Sunday 27th Pentecost
8 am Holy Communion
9.45 am Parish Communion
4 pm Messy Church
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