Services

Many of our services are now Lay led and we often have Communion by Extension led by one of our licensed Readers or Ministry Leadership Team.

Our main service is at 10.30am on Sunday morning and varies as follows:

• On the first Sunday of every month (except August & October) it is a Village Praise service held at the Memorial Hall in the village lasting about an hour. 

• The second and fourth Sundays are Holy Communion in the church lasting about 75-90 minutes with separate teaching in groups for young people.
• The third Sunday is a Morning Praise Service which is family friendly - held in St Matthew's lasting about 45 - 60 minutes.
• When there is a fifth Sunday we hold a "Five Alive" Unity Service also in the church.

At St Matthew's, parents of young children and babies can take them into the Church Room if they wish and still be able to hear the service, although we are used to children and welcome having them in church with us.

Coffee, tea, squash and biscuits are usually  served after these services.

Our dress code is very informal and relaxed.

Apart from during August, there is also a quieter Holy Communion at 9.00am on the first, third and fifth Sundays (5th Sunday is Book of Common Prayer service).