Sharnbrook Benefice

Welcome to our churches, serving the villages of Sharnbrook, Felmersham, Radwell, Knotting and Souldrop.

Our vision is to be a loving Christian community that seeks to enable the love and peace of God in everyone. 

Our Benefice Choral Communion service is every Sunday at 10:30am, alternating between St Peter's and St Mary's. All are welcome to any of our services or events. Whether you are new to the area, have lived here for a while and are joining us for the first time, or are visiting - we look forward to meeting you!

For more information on the History, Music, Choir, Organs, Bells & Ringing, Monuments and Graveyards etc. for all our Benefice Churches please see our Archive Website

Get in touch

Phone us: 07968606377

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What's on

Crib service - St Peter's, Sharnbrook and St Mary's, Felmersham

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Felmersham
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

A fun re-telling of the Christmas story for all ages, complete with carols and the Christmas Crib. All are welcome to join us for this celebration of the real meaning of Christmas.
There will be a Crib service in all the churches in our Benefice in the run-up to Christmas, on the 24th December at 3pm we will be celebrating in both St Peter's Sharnbrook and St Mary's Felmersham. Come to whichever is closer to you!

Image from Freely Photos.

Nine Lessons and Carols - St Peter's, Sharnbrook

for 1 hour
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

In the run-up to Christmas we will be celebrating a service of Nine Lessons and Carols in each of the churches in our Benefice. On the 24th December at 6pm we will be celebrating this special service in St Peter's, Sharnbrook.
Join us for carols, mulled wine, and the service which for many really marks the beginning of Christmas. All welcome.

Image by David Beale on Freely Images.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Felmersham
Church End Felmersham Bedford, MK43 7JP, United Kingdom
St Peter's Church, Sharnbrook
Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford, MK44 1HR, United Kingdom

Welcome Christmas morning with us at one of the most special services of the church year. Our Midnight Communion services will be celebrated at 11:30pm on the 24th December in St Peter's, Sharnbrook and St Mary's, Felmersham. A unique moment to pause and remember the wonder of Jesus' birth.

Image by Gareth Harper on Freely Images.

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’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 Rosemary Drewery (tel. 07792 926004) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor ([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.

More information from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team