Introduction to services

We offer a range of services across our churches, the majority of them taking place on Sundays. Check our calendar for details

8am - Holy Communion (traditional language) lasting about 45 minutes and including a short reflection on the readings set for the day. This service alternates between the two churches.

10am - The Sunday Service lasting around 50mins-1hr. The Sunday Service explores the day’s set readings, a theme or an issue. The Sunday Service is an eclectic mix of hymns and songs, reflections and creative activities.

10am – Communion at St Nicholas, Wickham (1st Sunday of the month) and St John the Baptist, Shedfield (2nd Sunday of the month) using Common Worship. On the 3rd Sunday there is a more informal communion at St Nicholas, Wickham, with a worship group. Services last around an hour to an hour and a quarter.

10am – Café Church consists of conversation and prayers at the Shedfield Study Centre next door to the church. Coffee and croissants are available before the service from 9.30. Our musicians really enjoy leading worship with a variety of hymns and contemporary songs.

6pm - Evensong On the second Sunday of each month there is either a said or sung evensong, alternating between the two churches. This follows the Book of Common Prayer in Traditional Language. It is quiet and reflective, lasting around 45-50 minutes.

6pm - Taize On the first Sunday of every month, alternating between churches, there is a quiet and reflective Taize service. It consists of sung chants, silence, stillness around a candle display with icons to help focus on and draw us deeper into Christ our Saviour. This service lasts around 45 minutes.

6pm - Chase Church A contemporary evening service (monthly). Every third Sunday evening in Waltham Chase Village Hall, we gather for a more contemporary service with songs, reflections, creative activities and inspirational media. The service starts with refreshments at 6pm and usually lasts around an hour and a half.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect at any of our services.

Where and When

We meet at three locations, throughout the month. For your first visit, if you arrive 10-15 minutes before the service starts you will be greeted by a Sidesperson or someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the main service on a Sunday morning unless it is Cafe Church in which case we start with a light breakfast. This provides an opportunity for you to get to know people within the church community.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access to both churches, a sound loop for anyone who needs it and disabled parking. Large print format service sheets are always available for those that need them - just ask as you come in. If you need information on any of these aspects do get in touch.

All are welcome

Activities for children are available at the majority of our services. In terms of church services, there is something for everyone, whether it be traditional, contemporary or reflective.

if you would like to find out more about which services are running, please view our calendar, fill in the form below or contact us at:
enquiries@shedfield-wickham.org.uk

Getting Connected

There are other opportunities to explore across the week, click here to find out more.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.