The Minster Evening congregation meets for informal and charismatic worship on every Sunday.

There's space for extended worship, prayer and reflection and we share communion on 4th Sundays.

Morning prayers in church

Prayer meeting each Monday morning in Term Time in Busbridge Church 9.15-10am

Wednesday at Hambledon Church

Group for Toddlers and parents to stay and play.

Drop in for a coffee or cup of tea on Mondays at the Yew Tree Café where a member of the Prime Time team will be looking forward to welcome you, and other members and friends will be there to chat. A lovely start to the week.

Monday and Wednesday 12.30 to 2.00pm
Please telephone beforehand for more information, or to book a time for your visit.
Kindly note referrals are needed for new clients.

If you need help, the Food Bank can provide an emergency Food parcel containing at least three days meals.
In order to get support, you will need to obtain a referral from a Care Giver, ie Doctor, Home to School Link worker, Carer, Mental Health Team etc. or vist the Citizens Advice Bureau.
For Registration details please phone 01483 418741 .
The Food Bank requirements list is updated monthly on the Godalmingminster website, if you wish to donate

Cost: £1 per family per session.

Our ABC toddler groups are co-ordinated by the church for the community and surrounding area. Each group is run by our 0-3s worker, Sophia Barnes - with some enthusiastic parents!

We hope you will find the groups relaxing, enjoyable and a lovely way to start new friendships and find support as you share your experience of bringing up a young family. Come and have a cup of coffee while your children play and get to know other children in a happy environment.

Held in the Old Rectory, next to Busbridge Church.

Parking: Please park on the roads around the church as parking at the Old Rectory is restricted. There is safe buggy access to the Old Rectory via the churchyard. Thank you!

Open to all.
Working from home on Tuesday? or want some company .Why not come and have a bite to eat or work or chat or enjoy board games and quizzes every Tuesday 12.30 till 3pm.

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Smartots meets every Wednesday morning (in term time) from 9am-11am at St Marks Church, Franklyn Road.
For parents and carers of babies and children (0-4’s).

Come along for a warm welcome, tea, coffee, biscuits, and a chat.

Free flow play for the children in the hall at St Marks Church (and the garden in the warmer months).
Craft, play dough, a fruit snack time, finishing with a singing session.
Free parking available on Franklyn Road.

Smartots is run by Sophia Barnes our 0-4’s Younger Families Pastor, if you would like any further information, please contact Sophia on: 01483 421267 or by email: [email protected].

Group for Babies and parents to stay and play.

Pray & Play offers toys and entertainment for your little one, with prayer support and fellowship for parents and carers.

For anyone with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Held in the Old Rectory, next to Busbridge Church in Term Time only.

Parking: Please park on the roads around the church as parking at the Old Rectory is restricted. There is safe buggy access to the Old Rectory via the churchyard. Thank you!

6.30-7.45pm - session 1 - for school years 7 and 8.
8-9.15pm - session 2 - for school years 9 and over.

Get your weekend off to the right start with us!
Join us on Friday evenings (term-time) for an action-packed evening of activities including: Arts and crafts, computer games; including the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, board and card games, Table Tennis, pool, air hockey, space to just chill and chat, a tuck shop and much more!

We are open to all young people in secondary school. Catch up with friends and make a whole load of new ones. It's free to attend but we recommend bringing some pocket money along for the tuck shop.

Come and join us!

6.30-7.45pm - session 1 - for school years 7 and 8.
8-9.15pm - session 2 - for school years 9 and over.

Get your weekend off to the right start with us!
Join us on Friday evenings (term-time) for an action-packed evening of activities including: Arts and crafts, computer games; including the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One, board and card games, Table Tennis, pool, air hockey, space to just chill and chat, a tuck shop and much more!

We are open to all young people in secondary school. Catch up with friends and make a whole load of new ones. It's free to attend but we recommend bringing some pocket money along for the tuck shop.

Come and join us!

A structured service following Common Worship, including well-known hymns, and space for listening and reflecting.

With Communion 1st Sunday of the month.

There is no need to sign up, just come along and join us to worship at Brighton Road - Busbridge Church.

An informal service of contemporary worship led by a worship group and making creative use of modern media. The Contemporary congregation celebrates Holy Communion on 3rd Sundays of the month.

The 1st Sunday of the month is Church in the Park for families all ages together congregation - please keep an eye on the notices for the location.

All are most warmly welcome to this Minster-wide service to celebrate Choral Evensong. Take time out of your busy week to enjoy this traditional and reflective service with glorious choral music in the splendour of a much-loved ancient building in the heart of Godalming. .

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The Bereavement Café is run by the Pastoral Team (Support & Care) and offers a safe space for anyone who has been bereaved, where:

you can feel safe to talk about how the pain of bereavement is affecting you
you will meet others who have experienced their own loss
there is a team willing to offer support by listening
you will find mutual support and encouragement
there is a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake waiting for you
you are welcome whether your loss is recent or some considerable time ago
The Bereavement Café does not provide counselling, but signposting can be offered if appropriate.

There is no charge or need to register to attend the Bereavement Café, you are welcome to show up.

If you would like to chat to someone about The Bereavement Café, please contact:

Shân Hallam e: [email protected] / t: 01483 421267

www.godalmingminster.org

Are you ready for an epic adventure?

Join us for Kingdom Quest — a 3-day holiday club where every day brings a brand new world to explore!

Wednesday 26 August to Friday 28 August, 9am–3pm. Open to ages 5-11 (those finishing school Years R-6).

The adventure begins at Godalming Minster Brighton Rd GU7 1XA. Each day, our explorers are pulled into a brand new world as they follow the light — from outer space and jungle ruins to ancient castles, pixel kingdoms, and beyond!

Along the way, we'll be discovering what it means to follow the greatest King of all and discover God's Kingdom.

Quest Highlights Include: Daily kingdom-themed adventures, epic games and sports, baking, craft, music, drama, and so much more!

Quest Cost: Full 3-day adventure: £50 or Daily Quest Pass: £20 per day

Places are limited, so secure your spot before the world exploration portals close! If finances are a concern, email the quest team — we'll make sure no explorer is left behind.

Contact the Quest Team at [email protected] for more info or to send us your questions.

The kingdom's waiting - will you follow the light?

First Sunday - Service of the Word, Second -All Age Service, third Sunday - Service of the Word and Fourth Holy Communion, Fifth Sunday - Cafe church
Family friendly all welcome.

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We think about the big story in the news, and discuss a Christian response, over tea, coffee, porridge and toast.

Contact Alan Betts or Dudley Hilton via [email protected]

Come along and sing some favourite hymns and enjoy a glass of Pimm's afterwards. There will be a box in the church to submit your choice on arrival, with a sentence or two saying why you've chosen the hymn. We'll try to include as many as possible!

All are most warmly welcome to this reflective, said Communion service in the splendour of our ancient church building in the heart of Godalming. The service uses the traditional Book of Common Prayer liturgy, and is followed by a communal breakfast

Join a conversation on life, faith and purpose.

Explore the Christian faith, on your terms. Each session unpacks one main topic, and is designed to spark conversation. Come along and see what you think. Andy and Ben would love to see you at the Old Rectory this autumn midweek, 7 pm - 8:30 pm with pizza provided starting 16th September. Sign up and join the conversation!