the parish

At the time of death those close to the deceased experience a range of emotions which may include, shock, disbelief, anger and a deep sadness; there is a whole range of other emotions as well.

At such a time it remains very difficult to deal with all the issues that arise from such a sad loss, which is why Christians are encouraged to think about and place their own funeral: it is not a morbid thing to do, for it will save one's relatives much strain, stress and argument if clear, written instructions are left. The clergy are available to discuss this further should you so wish.

If you wish to arrange a funeral for a deceased loved one,

here is some initial information:

There are basically two types of funeral service. The one which is most familiar to people consists of a bible reading, a couple of hymns, some prayers and a homily/sermon. It may contain a brief tribute about the departed, but this is usually incorporated in what the priest will say. For the Christian who has worshipped regularly there can be no better way of having one's funeral than in the context of a eucharist, thus affirming St. Paul's conviction that "nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus".

You can arrange to discuss your wishes with a member of the clergy by emailing the Parish Office or by contacting the Parish Secretary by phone.

Click on 'arranging a funeral' on this page for more information.

ST ALPHEGE

Sundays

8.00am Holy Eucharist (said)

9.15am Parish Eucharist & Sunday Club (2nd Sunday : All-age Eucharist)

Plus on 4th Sunday 'easy' in OBH rejoining Parish Eucharist at communion

11.00am Sung Eucharist

(traditional language)

6.30pm (except 4th Sunday)

Choral Evensong

6.30pm (4th Sunday)

Congregational Evensong

Plus at 6.00pm (1st Sunday)

‘the space’ – informal parish worship

(in the Oliver Bird Hall)

Weekday Eucharists

Monday 9.30am

Tuesday 9.30am

Wednesday 10.15am

Thursday 10.30am

  1st in month - Healing

  3rd in month - Mothers' Union

  Corporate Eucharist

Saturday 9.30am

Daily Morning Prayer

Mon-Sat 9.00am

(Wednesday 8.30am in term time)

ST HELEN

Sundays

8.00am Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer)

10.00am Parish Eucharist and Sunday Club 3rd Sunday : All-age worship (non-eucharistic)

6.30pm Evening Worship in Chapel

6.30pm (2nd Sunday) Wholeness and Healing service in Chapel.

Weekday Eucharist

Friday 10.00am

ST MICHAEL

Sundays

10.30am Holy Eucharist and Sunday Club (Sharmans Cross School)

10.30am (2nd Sunday) All-age worship (Sharmans Cross School).

4.30pm (2nd Sunday) Holy Communion (St Michael's Chapel).

Weekday Eucharist

Wednesday 10.00am at Oak Cottage