St Lawrence Church, Bidborough
Know God, Show His Love, Grow His Church
St Lawrence Church, Bidborough
Know God, Show His Love, Grow His Church
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ServicesClick here for a description of our services. For main morning services there is a crèche run by a team of approved volunteers. Morning PrayerThere will be a short service of Morning Prayer each morning (except for Sunday) in church at 8:00 am for about 15 - 20 minutes. The services will consist of a Bible reading, devotion and prayer. Please come and join us. Details for February1st Wednesday
5th Third Sunday before Lent
12th Second Sunday before Lent
19th Sunday before Lent
22nd Ash Wednesday
26th First Sunday of Lent
Service GuideThis is a guide to our regular worship services, and an indication of what takes place at each one. Sundays at 8.00amHoly Communion from the Book of Common Prayer. A traditional spoken service from the 1662 revision of Cranmer's liturgy. There are no hymns, and there is a short homily. Sundays at 11.00amFamily Services (1st Sunday), Holy Communion (2nd Sunday) and Morning Prayer (other Sundays). We use the new Common Worship liturgies, and a variety of hymns and songs. Our worship is accessible to all, and on Sundays except Family Service days the children go out after the first part of the service to Sunday School in the school buildings. We continue with Family Services on the 1st Sunday of the month, starting at 11am. Sundays at 6.30pmEvening Prayer, CW (1st and 4th Sunday), Evening Prayer, BCP (2nd Sunday), Holy Communion BCP (3rd Sunday) and Compline (5th Sunday). The 1662 BCP liturgy includes traditional hymns and some canticles. Midweek Communion on Wednesday 9.30amA short service on the first Wednesday of the month. A chance to meet together to worship God between Sundays. Summer Holiday Children’s SpecialsExcept when there is a family service in the summer holidays, ‘Summer Special’ activities are arranged for the younger children. These are held in the school. Additional Information"Gems" for babies and toddlers 0 - 2s
ToiletsThere is no toilet in church, but you are welcome to use the facilities at the Rectory if necessary (these are not disabled toilets) - a member of the Welcome Team will take you over to the house during the service. AccessSince our ancient church is set on a little hill there are steep paths from each lychgate. However there is a level path leading from the Rectory across the top of the churchyard to the north door. Access to this path is via the Rectory driveway in Rectory Drive off the High Street. Loop SystemThe church is fitted with a loop system for those with hearing difficulties. We seek to serve our whole community, and we hope that you will have found something in our pattern of services that allows you to come and spend time at St Lawrence's, meeting with God and with one another. We look forward to seeing you soon ! |
Daily PrayersBCP Morning Prayer Rochester Link
What's On ?Take a look at our events calendar. CAMEO TeasThursday 4:00-5:00pm in the small village hall. CAMEO CoffeesFriday 10:30-11:30am in the small village hall. Crisis RecoveryThe Day Centre would be happy to receive donations of second-hand clean clothes and shoes for their guests (particularly men’s clothing). If you can help please get in touch with Alan Richards on 528916. TraidcraftThere is a Traidcraft stall in Church on the first Sunday of every month. Please support this worthwhile project, which last year sold £7000 worth of goods in local churches. BrowniesWe welcome the 1st Bidborough Brownies for Church Parade during family services. |
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This is available each Sunday for babies and very young children during main morning services. Gems join the older Sparklers group (reception to year 2) when the children go out to Sunday School (about 10 minutes into the service). They are accompanied by Gems adult helpers. The Gems helpers are co-ordinated by Clare Miles.
