We continue our regular sequence of services as we progress through the Easter season towards Pentecost and Trinity Sunday, moving from the celebration of God’s outpouring of the Holy Spirit to a celebration of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.. Everyone is most welcome to come along to join us for any of our services; refreshments are served after most services. We look forward to seeing you. If you are new to the village or unfamiliar with the church, do make yourself known to the sidesman or to Revd Dawn after the service.
Thursday 21st May at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer,
All are most welcome at our said prayer service, based on the Book of Common Prayer, followed by refreshments and time for fellowship.
Sunday 24th May at 10.45 a.m. - Holy Communion [Pentecost or Whit Sunday]
Do join us for our traditional service of Holy Communion, with congregational hymns and a sermon. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service; all are welcome.
Thursday 28th May at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are most welcome at our said prayer service, based on the Book of Common Prayer, followed by refreshments and time for fellowship.
Sunday 31st May at 10.45 a.m. - Benefice Holy Communion [Trinity Sunday]
Do join us as we celebrate Trinity Sunday with communion, congregational hymns and a sermon. Refreshments will be available after the service, and a chance to chat.
Thursday 4th June at 11 a.m. - Midweek Morning Prayer
All are most welcome at our said prayer service, based on the Book of Common Prayer, followed by refreshments and time for fellowship.
Thursday 4th June at 7 p.m. - Choral Eucharist [Corpus Christi]
Do join us at this special service to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, in thanksgiving for the institution of Holy Communion. Revd Dawn will lead the service, and the choir will sing movements from the beautiful Mass for 4 voices by Thomas Tallis (c1505-1585). Wine and pre-supper nibbles will be served afterwards. All are warmly invited to join this service of thanksgiving.
Sunday 7th June at 8.30am - Holy Communion [First Sunday after Trinity]
Do join us for our monthly early service of Holy Communion, led by Revd Dawn. There will be refreshments and a chance to chat after the service.
Sunday 7 June at 6.30 p.m. - Festival Choral Evensong for St. Columba's Day [First Sunday after Trinity]
Plans for our St Columba celebrations are still in progress, but will include a BBQ at 12.30 p.m. to which everyone is very warmly invited. There will also be the ever popular guided Tower Visits during the afternoon, as well as other church tours, teas and cakes, and displays and discussions of the church's origins and history.
Our day will conclude with Choral Evensong, taken from the Book of Common Prayer, with readings from the Authorized Version of the Bible (the King James Version). The congregation sings the hymns, and the choir will sing settings of the Psalm; the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis; the Preces and Responses; and a choral anthem. A glass of wine and nibbles will be available after the service. All are very welcome.
N.B. The PCC has undertaken all relevant risk assessments in the light of Covid-19 guidance over the past 6 years, and these are reviewed regularly. All restrictions have now been lifted.
In colder weather please dress warmly; the heating is on but the church is a large building.
Please note that at Communion services we have reintroduced Communion in two kinds, i.e. sharing the chalice. If you have any problem with this do mention this to the sidesman or churchwarden before the service. Should you prefer not to receive Communion, do come to the chancel for a blessing, indicating this perhaps by keeping your hands to your sides.
Everyone is most welcome, but if you have any doubts about coming to join us do please check here or contact John Phillips (01845 577034) beforehand for further information; every effort will be made to accommodate you. Access is not ideal, as the path is steep, but a temporary ramp can be provided for wheelchair entrance to the church; do let us know if you need this in place.
THANK YOU - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.