St Helen Church Abingdon Service Times

Denomination: Church of England

Abingdon St Helen welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Abingdon area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Abingdon St Helen at Abingdon, Oxfordshire is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Abingdon St Helen is to make an impact for God, here in Abingdon, Oxfordshire by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

Preschool Nativity Play
Everyone is welcome to join St Helen's Baby and Toddler Group's Christmas Celebration. Bring your little one dressed as a shepherd or angel and take part in our Nativity Story. Followed by music, teas and a chance to meet our lovely donkey. This is a FREE event for accompanied children with a collection for the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary.
- Very popular - Please allow extra time for parking -
Saturday 17th December 2016 at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours

Sunday
Holy Communion (1662) (hover cursor here to see note)
Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer.
This service is shared between St Helen's and the nearby St Nicolas' Church, but always at 8am.
- January, March, May, July, Sept, and Nov. in St Nicolas' Church
- Feb. April, June, August, Oct, Dec in St Helen's
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Faith Forum
Illustrated talks followed by an opportunity for discussion. Coffee and breakfast available from 9am. Meets in the Church Centre opposite the Church
except in August
Every first Sunday at 9:00 AM for ¾ hour
Morning Praise
A very short (35min) service for families, thanksgiving for the gift of children, followed by refreshments
NOT in NOVEMBER
Every second Sunday at 9:15 AM for 35 minutes
Sung Eucharist
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Vespers
A short service of Biblical prayer and praise, exploring the rich tradition of Christian chant, and featuring creative engagement with Scripture through discussion, imagination, contemplation, music, and the visual arts.
Every first Sunday at 5:30 PM for ¾ hour
until Sunday 3rd July 2016
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is sung by St Helen's choir on the third Sunday of the month. Very occasionally there is a simple Sung Evensong instead.
Every third Sunday at 5:30 PM for 40 minutes