Come in for a cup of tea or coffee - enjoy a piece of cake - bring a friend and make some new ones! Come find us in front of the church!
A simple and peaceful service in the middle of the week. On the 1st is a service of Night Prayer; on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday it is Iona Holy Communion, and a Simple service with Rev Dan on the 3rd Wednesday (this service is at 7.30pm).
These simple services are held either in the Chancel or the Pelly Room depending on the time of year at 6pm unless stated otherwise above.
Everyone is very welcome to the service, and on the 4th Wednesday of each month we head off to the pub afterwards!
Join us for our Sunday morning Eucharist service. Our Holy Communion services follow the Church of England's Common Worship liturgy; all are very welcome. We have a table with activities and toys available for children if they would like them.
Tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits are available after the service.
We are pleased to announce that Edward Bear is returning to St. Andrew's Church from the 22nd of June! A group for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers. There are lots of toys and crafts as well as a short act of worship to conclude.
At every service we try our best to make sure all ages are welcomed and included; at our monthly All Age service we make a particular effort to focus on the younger members of our congregation. We read the bible together, prayer together, learn together, and sing together. The families of those recently baptised sometimes come to receive their certificates and candles during this service as well.
Tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits served afterwards.
Come and join St. Andrew's and St. Francis as we learn about God in the midst of his creation! Once a month we will gather somewhere on the Beaulieu & Channels estates for a time of prayer, games, activities, and exploration! Suitable for all ages, but please come in clothing and footware suitable for the outdoors. We will continue to meet even if its raining! Unfortunately there are no nearby toilet facilities open at the moment.
Forest church is free to all, but please do register beforehand via Eventbrite. Details of where we are meeting and the Eventbrite link can be found on the St. Francis Community facebook page.
St Andrew’s Women’s Guild
Open to all women, the Guild meets on the first Wednesday of each month except January and August. The meetings start at 2.30pm and are held in the Pelly Room, which is behind the church.
The Women’s Guild was formed in 1974 when the Revd. William Smith realised that back then the Mothers Union only allowed married women who were mothers to join, which seemed unfair.
It started with just 10 members, and now has 30 members.
The meetings open with a brief prayer, then there is usually a speaker, sometimes serious topics to make us think, and sometimes speakers who just made us laugh.
There is also a time to just sit and chat and enjoy tea and biscuits.
All women are welcome to attend regardless of their status, in fact Women’s Guild is fully inclusive, we even have men attend occasionally.
If you would like more information, please call 01245 463490 or email [email protected]
Join us for our Sunday morning service. This service gives a particularly prominent place to the Bible, believing this to be a book inspired by God for our guidance and growth. We will hear readings from the Old and New Testaments and will sing praise to God. We have a table with activities and toys available for children if they would like them.
Tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits are available after the service.
A contemplative service of the word followed by holy communion in the Iona tradition. We have a table with activities and toys available for children if they would like them.
Tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits are available after the service.