Church on Sundays. What to expect.

Please do keep an eye on the News Page for any last-minute changes to the worship pattern.

Current Pattern

Sunday worship is shared between All Saints Church, Waltham and St Matthews Church New Waltham, with more occasional services at St Martins Church East Ravendale. At the Church of St Peter, Ashby cum Fenby, The Church of St Helen, Barnoldby le Bec and The Church of St Helen Brigsley, they offer festival services and social gatherings.

Every Week
Waltham 10 am.
1st Sundays
10 am Eucharist, New Waltham
10 am Service of the word lay led, Waltham
2nd Sundays10 am Eucharist, Joint Service, Waltham
3rd Sundays10 am Eucharist, Waltham
10am Service of the Word. Lay led, New Waltham
Alternate 3rd Sunday of the month:
09am St Martins Church, East Ravendale
10am St Peters Church, Ashby Cum Fenby
10am St Helens Church, Brigsley
4th Sundays10 am Eucharist, Waltham
10am Service of the Word. Lay led, New Waltham
5th Sundays10 am Eucharist, Joint Service, Waltham
BaptismsBy arrangement (usually during the Sunday service)

What to Expect

If you are new to church, some things are bound to seem strange. Please don’t worry. The decision to be there is the thing that matters. Part of how we know we are growing in faith is that things that once seemed strange begin to make sense, and we find ourselves joining in without thinking, prompted by the Spirit of God.

You will be given an order of service leaflet that helps you to join in the worship. Every church has slightly different customs around when to stand and sit, and the usual congregation has varied practice, so whatever you choose to do will be fine.

We normally encourage children to be themselves and
to wander back and forth between the pews and the art area. Please feel free to bring whatever books, supplies or quiet toys to help them feel at ease. We know that multi-tasking is often how children participate, and prayer arises naturally as they learn to join in.

Communion. All are welcome to share. If you do not wish to receive communion, you can come up for a blessing instead – just keep your hands folded at the rail. Services listed above as Eucharist include the option to join in with Holy Communion.