The Benefice of Clifton, Haynes and Southill

Welcome to Clifton, Haynes and Southill Benefice. We are a group of friendly churches which were formed on 1st September 2021. We are  four rural churches in Bedfordshire.

The Parish churches are  All Saints Church Clifton which also holds a monthly Messy church in Clifton's Church Hall on the 4th Sunday.  St. Mary’s Haynes church also has a  Mission Hall at Haynes where we hold monthly services of Holy Communion and a Café church.

All Saint’s Church Southill, is the resting place of Admiral Byng who was martyred in 1757.   The three parishes are in the Shefford and Ampthill Deanery under the Patronage of the Bishop of St Albans, our worship stands in the broadest tradition of the Anglican Church.

If you join us at any of our services you will receive a warm welcome and all services finish with refreshments! 

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St Mary's church with Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Marys, Haynes
Haynes Bedford, MK45 3QP, United Kingdom

Every 4th Sunday at 9.30am.

On a 5th Sunday HC is held in turn with the other churches in the Benefice.

'Craft and Chat' at All Saints Church, Clifton,

Every Monday at for 2 hours
All Saints Clifton
Church Street Clifton Shefford, SG17 5ET, United Kingdom

Come and knit and natter with a friend with some refreshments. Guidelines in place if needed to keep you safe.

Bell ringing at All Saints Church Clifton

Every Friday at for 1 hour
All Saints Clifton
Church Street Clifton Shefford, SG17 5ET, United Kingdom

Learn to ring a bell in our tower of 8 bells. Friday at 8pm. Contact the Rector for more details.

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 have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of St. Albans's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO officer for the Benefice Jane on 01462 814610 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Diocesan safeguarding officer Jeremy Hirst 01727 818107 [email protected] 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."