SERVICES ~ SEPTEMBER 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ: ST BEN’S CHURCH IS NOW CLOSED UNTIL 2026 FOR MAJOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING REPAIRS THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE A CHANGE TO THE PATTERN, FORMAT & VENUE OF THEIR SERVICES DURING THIS TIME,  PLEASE SEE BELOW:  THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER ~7PM: LICENSING SERVICE FOR THE REVD. ALICE WATSONLed by : The Bishop & ArchdeaconSunday 21st … Read more

SERVICES ~ AUGUST 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ: ST BEN’S CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED FROM JULY – DECEMBER FOR MAJOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING REPAIRS THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE A CHANGE TO THE PATTERN, FORMAT & VENUE OF THEIR SERVICES DURING THIS TIME,  PLEASE SEE BELOW:  Sunday 3rd August – The Seventh Sunday after TrinityAt St John’s…8am: Holy CommunionCelebrant: The Revd. Pamela Heazell10am: Sung Eucharist Celebrant: Preb. … Read more

Concerts & Events : November ~ December

Concerts & Events at St John’s Church November – December 2025: Tuesday & Thursday Concerts all start at 1pm and are FREE! Donations gratefully received! NOVEMBER: Thursday 13th November: Ester Kosar (mezzo soprano) sings Dvorak’s Biblical Songs Thursday 20th November: Celebrating the 200th ‘TLC’! Harriet Cameron (soprano) with Jack Gonzalez-Harding (piano) Saturday 22nd November: 7.30pm, … Read more

Opening hours for St John’s & the Benefice Office

CHURCH OPENING:  Mondays: 10am – 2pm  (for Talking Cafe & Art Therapy) Tuesdays: 9am Morning Prayer  Thursdays : 1 – 2pm 1pm: Lunchtime Concert ~ every Thursday Sundays: Services only  (NB: these timings can, and do change, at short notice. It is therefore strongly recommended that you email the Parish Office, abbeyparishes@gmail.com, if you are planning a visit)  ——————————– VICAR: Our new … Read more

Home / Study Groups….

THE BENEFICE are hoping to start home/study groups in the near future. If you are interested in either hosting or attending one of these groups please speak to any of the Churchwardens. You can find their contact details on the respective websites.