See below for all the services and church events coming up, either organised by descriptions in date order, or on the calendar tab. We hope to see you soon at Royston Parish Church where all are welcome and God's love is shared.
Main Choir Practice (Choristers are with us for the first half) to practice music for future weeks
We welcome families with pre-school age children for a morning of fun and refreshment in St John the Baptist Church, Royston, every Thursday during term time.
During School Term Times
Join us for a cup of coffee and social time in our beautifully refurbished church café area.
A said service of holy communion at 9am in church. The usual form of service is from Common Worship but every fourth Sunday we use the traditional words from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Join us for our main Sunday service from 10:30am in church. There is music, choir, children's groups/toy area, followed by refreshments. Everyone welcome!
On Sunday 20th September the service includes the baptism of Daisy and Beatrix Nesteriuc.
Join us for a quiet service of Morning Prayer in the chapel in the South Aisle of the church.
Join us for a quiet midweek Said Eucharist followed by coffee each Wednesday
Come along to enjoy a sociable time of knitting and chat. All welcome.
Choir Practice for the younger members of the choir learning about music theory and singing
Join us for this friendly and informal all age / family friendly service with stories, singing, worship band and TEA!
Note that in July, TTP will be on the 2nd Sunday of the month: 12th July
Join us on Sunday 1st November at 6pm for a moving and reflective service with an opportunity to remember and give thanks by name and the lighting of candles for those we love who have died. If you would like your loved one remembered by name, please contact the church office on 01763 243145 or [email protected]
Our Men's group meets monthly on the first Wednesday month at Wetherspoons pub (The Manor House). Note that in March it will be on the revised date of the 2nd Wednesday in the month, 12th March (to avoid the clash with the Ash Wednesday service).
A monthly social meet-up and occasional outings to gardens and other places of interest.
All welcome.
Note: We are now meeting up in church again, in our new coffee area.
From time to time we have invited speakers and also visits to places of interest.
Join us for a short, contemplative service of Celtic Morning Prayer!
Once a month there is an opportunity to join together for the quiet service o fmorning prayer on the 1st Wednesday of each month. There is opportunity for praying to together using the Northumbrian Community Morning Prayer including responsive prayers, scripture readings, meditation, silence and praying together. It will be about 20 minutes of prayer followed by an opportunity for coffee together if you wish to stay a little longer
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th November for a Taizé Service of Meditation - with the theme "Sing to the Lord a new song". All welcome
Come into church to get warm, use the toilets, grab some free soup or buy other refreshments
Come into our warm and inviting church to celebrate the annual Christmas Tree Light-up from 10:30-4pm on Saturday 28th November with refreshments (coffee, tea, mulled wine, pumpkin soup, mince pies etc). You are invited to hang a bauble in memory of a loved one.
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 29th November for our Advent Carol Service: a contemplative service anticipating the coming of Christ with bible readings, choir anthems and advent carols.