Services at St Andrew's
Being a broad church we value the journey into faith as much as certainty of faith and provide a range of services from the traditional to the more informal.
| Sundays | |
| 8.00 a.m. | Holy Communion This is a traditional Service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, this is a quiet and reflective start to the day. |
| 9.30 a.m. | Parish Communion A Service of Holy Communion based on Common Worship with music being led by our choir. The service usually lasts for 70 minutes and is followed by refreshments. There is a crèche and also a Sunday Club (in the Church Hall) for children during term time. Children are of course welcome to stay in the service throughout. The vicar’s philosophy with regard to lively children is to celebrate their presence among us. |
| 11.00 a.m. | Open Door informal worship Open Door is our more informal worship service, with singing led by our small music group. The service lasts for approximately 1 hour and is followed by refreshments. Children move to their own activities during the service. The Open Door service is held each Sunday except the Second Sunday of the month. |
| 11.00 a.m. | Youth Service This is a special service for our local Scout, Guide and other uniformed organisations. The Youth Service is held on the second Sunday of each month except for January, April, July, August and September. |
| 6.00 p.m. | Evening Worship This is usually a traditional Service of Evensong led by our choir. (Generally, on the 3rd Sunday of the month.) |
| Wednesdays | |
| 10.30 a.m. | Holy Communion A midweek service of Holy Communion lasting approximately 30 minutes, followed by refreshments. |
Easter & Christmas
There are additional, special services during these festivals.
Holy Communion at Home
For anyone who is unable to get to Church but who would like to receive Holy Communion either occasionally or on a regular basis, a shortened Service of Holy Communion can be conducted in their own home.
Please contact the Parish Office or the Vicar for further details.
Memorial Service
A Memorial Service is held every November for those who would like to commemorate the loss of a loved one. Further details are published in the Parish Magazine and are also available from the Parish Office.