Key
All our services are open to anyone who would like to come, just
turn up a few minutes before the start time.
We have a wide variety of service styles - the following key may
help you decide which services would suit you best. |
Traditional Services using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer
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Modern Formal Services |
Informal Services and those more suited for children |
HC –
Holy Communion:
A quiet service without hymns or sermon. (30mins) |
Valley Choral Eucharist - A monthly
joint Holy Communion service for all churches with choir, hymns
and a sermon. (1hr) |
Oasis – An informal
service of reflection and refreshment with music from the praise
band. |
M – Matins: A service of morning prayer with hymns and a
sermon. (1hr) |
E
– Eucharist: A Holy Communion service with hymns and
sermon; some churches have choirs, some use traditional
language. (1hr) |
IW – Informal worship: A flexible interactive service with a
band, modern songs and a talk or discussion. (50mins) |
Ev – Evensong: A service of evening prayer with hymns and a
sermon, with traditional sung canticles. (1hr) |
MP – Morning Praise: A service with hymns and a talk or
discussion |
All-age E - All-age Eucharist:
A Holy Communion service with hymns and a talk suitable for all
ages including children. (1hr) |
EP – Evening Prayer: A quiet,
contemplative service led by a member of the congregation.
(30mins) |
C - Compline:
A short said service to end the day. |
“CM/M” – Church Mice/Monkeys: Sunday School for young children at
Turville. Parents stay with children and join the church service
at the end. (45mins) |
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Family Service –
Particularly for families with
pre-school and primary aged children -sing, make, listen, watch
(45mins with refreshments). |