Evening Prayer (often called Evensong), in the Anglican Church, is the traditional service when people come to church to worship in the late afternoon or early evening. In cathedrals it is usually just the choir and the priests who sing, while the congregation listens, but evensong in parish churches will have more singing for the congregation to join in.

The form of Evensong used today was developed by Thomas Cranmer in the 16th century. There were two kinds of services, called "vespers" and "compline" that used to be sung every day by monks in monasteries. Cranmer took some of the words that were used in both these services and made today's form of Evening Prayer.

The main idea in Evensong is the celebration of the incarnation of Christ: this is the story about Christ coming to the world in the form of a person and living among people. Always used in the service are the words of the Magnificat, the song that Mary sang when she was told that she was going to have a baby who would be God’s son, and the Nunc dimittis, the song that was sung by the priest Simeon who had been promised by God that he would live long enough to see Jesus. Both these sets of words are from the New Testament.

Sunday 8 a.m. Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion

We meet every Sunday in the choir stalls. There is no sermon at this service but we do observe a short period of silence between the Apostle’s Creed and Intercessions. This service lasts 30 minutes. No collection is taken but there is an offertory plate in which gifts can be placed. Whist this is a traditional service with Elizabethan language all are welcome and many find it a very comforting and safe place.

Sunday 10 a.m. Common Worship Eucharist

We meet every Sunday except for the 3rd Sunday of the month. At this service we sing traditional hymns and share the Eucharist together. There is a sermon preached based upon the set lectionary and formal intercessions are offered. The music at this service is led by the organ and on the 1st Sunday of the month is accompanied by a robed choir. 
During this service there is opportunity for the children to attend activities in the Prayer Room. After the service all are encouraged to stay behind afterwards for tea, coffee and biscuits.  There is a collection taken during this service.

Sunday 10 a.m. Family Service  

The Family Service is held every 3rd Sunday of the month.

Light warm refreshments are served before the service starts.

This is an informal service which is led musically by the St. Peter’s Church Band which consists of musicians of all abilities and ages. The topic of each service tends to be theme based and all are welcome!

This is a service to which those who are planning to have their children baptised are invited to attend.

Sunday 6 p.m. Evensong  

Evensong  held on the 3rd Sunday of each month we have a Sung Evensong with a robed choir. We seek to ensure this a traditional service with readings from the Bible, and there is a sermon. No collection is made during this service but there is an offertory plate in which gifts can be placed.

If you would like to know more about the history of Evensong please click here.

A choir practice for this service is at 5 p.m. immediately prior to the service led by James Henderson. Additional choir members are always welcome. 

Wednesday 11:30 a.m.  Shortened Eucharist  

Every week we celebrate the Eucharist together in the Lady Chapel and a sermon is preached based on either a reading from the Hebrew Bible, Gospels or New Testament.

On the 1st Wednesday of each month there is a community lunch served at 12:30 pm to which all are invited. All are welcome! 

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This is a regular evening group who meet in the Fellowship Room, to hear updates on the current needs of various countries. It usually starts with a supper based on the cuisine typical of the country being covered. It often includes a video or other informative presentations. Plus prayer alerts for persecuted Christians world wide.

For more information, the date of the next meeting and  what country is being highlighted :

Please contact  Jenny Simpkin or Myfanwy Datta. 

RSVP if you intend coming (for catering numbers).