Church Services

(scroll down for special services)

Regular pattern of Sunday services

First Sunday of the month:

10.00am Family Communion*

All other Sundays:

9.30am Family Praise*

10.30am Parish Communion (4th Sunday: Morning Prayer)

In addition, on 2nd and 4th Sundays

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

*services particularly suited to families and children

10.00/10.30 services will also be broadcast over Zoom

Regular Services – more details

8:00am Holy Communion
A quiet and traditional Communion service using the Book of Common Prayer.

10.00am Family Communion (first Sunday)
We welcome all ages to this shortened communion service which lasts about 45 minutes and involves children and families. We sing a mixture of contemporary songs and traditional hymns and involve children in helping with readings and prayers.  There is a children’s activity during the service and refreshments afterwards. Come and be part of our Church family.

9.30am Family Praise (every Sunday except the first of the month). This 30-minute service is designed for young  families. We sing songs and share a Bible story and prayers. An opportunity to worship, learn and pray together.

10.30am Parish Communion / Morning Prayer
Parish Communion and Morning Prayer use contemporary language, last about 50 minutes and include a sermon.

For Young People

Messy Church – in church or Hall on the second Sunday of each month at 4.15pm  For families and children – A Bible story, craft, games and refreshments.
4.15pm Explorers— in church or Hall.  Fourth Sunday of the month during term
Bible stories, games and activities  for 7-11’s

St Lawrence Youth Groups —   Our new group for 7 – 11’s meets once a month on a Friday at 5.30pm for games, activities and a time of discussion. Our group for all secondary school children meets from time to time on a Sunday evening. Please contact Rev Charles Burch for details.

Weekday events
9.00am Morning Prayer
Join us for Morning Prayer every Thursday morning at 9.00am at St Lawrence Church (about 20 minutes)

Bible Study Groups
We have bible study groups meeting regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Please contact Helen Campbell for details.

Special events and services coming up in December

8th December: Messy Church Christmas craft making.  4.15pm in the Hall

22nd December: Nativity service 10.00am

We tell the story of Christmas through drama and song, with children playing most of the parts. We welcome all children to come and take part, dressed as an angel, sheep, shepherd, donkey or wise person if they wish. The more the merrier! With refreshments (including hot chocolate) and time to chat afterwards

22nd December: Carols by candlelight 6.30pm

A traditional service of nine lessons and carols by candlelight, followed by refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies

24th December: Crib Service 3.00pm

We tell the Christmas story as we fill the crib with figures and sing familiar carols. An ideal way for families to start their Christmas celebrations.

24th December: Midnight Communion 11.00pm

25th December: Christmas Family Communion 10.00am