PARISH OF WIGMORE ABBEY

We are a parish of 8 churches. We hold services using Common Worship, Book of Common Prayer and some occasional forms of Fresh Expressions. Very Rural, set in outstandingly beautiful countryside with a remarkable history. Come and join us whenever you are near. You will be most welcome.

Our 5th Sunday gathered services are designated 'Food Bank' Sundays. Collections of packages and cans are welcomed and passed onto our local food banks.

For enquiries concerning baptisms, weddings, funerals and other occasional services, if possible, please complete an online enquiry form which can be accessed by clicking on the 'Enquiry Forms for Life Events: Wedding Baptism and Funeral' button on the home page of our Parish of Wigmore Abbey website - please click on the 'VISIT OUR WEBSITE' direct link to this homepage in the 'Get in touch' section below. 

 Otherwise, please email Revd Adrian Thompson: [email protected]

What's on

Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) at Brampton Bryan

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Brampton Bryan St Barnabas
Address
Brampton Bryan, SY7 0DH, United Kingdom

This service of Evensong, usually with organ accompaniment, occurs monthly, every fourth Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for 1 hour
Venue: St Barnabas Church at Brampton Bryan SY7 0DH

Particularly as our Parish afternoon and evening services 'stand alone' as the sole services running across our multi-church Parish at that time of day, we emphasise that all from across our churches, Parish and beyond will be warmly welcomed!

A Time to Sing, A Time to Think... Wigmore Village Hall Service for All-Ages

Occurring
Sunday 13 October 2024, Sunday 10 November 2024, Sunday 08 December 2024 Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Wigmore: St James
Address
Castle Street Wigmore Hereford, Ludlow, Leintwardine. Leominster, HR6 9UD, United Kingdom

Led by clergy from our Leominster Deanery and Wigmore Abbey Parish. This Wigmore Village Hall-based service offers an interactive and craft activity based approach, with times for worship, reflection and prayer, for all ages.
Themed, Contemporary-Style, Services for All-Ages, during Autumn ’24: October 13th: “Feed the World”; November 10th; “Blessed are the Peacemakers” ; December 8th: “Creative Carols”.

Particularly as our Parish afternoon and evening services 'stand alone' as the sole services running across our multi-church Parish at that time of day, we emphasise that all from across our churches, Parish and beyond will be warmly welcomed!

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Evensong / Evening Prayer at Pipe Aston

Occurring
In March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
Pipe Aston: St Giles
Address
Pipe Aston, SY8 2HG, United Kingdom

This evening service is either offered as Book of Common Prayer, or sometimes as Common Worship Evening Prayer
We have organ accompaniment of our hymn singing and a very warm welcome is always offered!

Particularly as our Parish afternoon and evening services 'stand alone' as the sole services running across our multi-church Parish at that time of day, we emphasise that all from across our churches, Parish and beyond will be warmly welcomed!

Our churches

Safeguarding

"Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies, and we have access to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor - See: https://www.hereford.anglican.org/safeguarding

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact our Parish of Wigmore Abbey Safeguarding Officer - Mrs Gill Bilbrough on 07971 529403 or email [email protected] . In the event of Gill being unavailable, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer - Carl Steventon on 07593817717. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."