The congregation is a wonderful mix of interesting people , including “evangelical”, “catholic” and “traditional” members . We regard this diversity as a strength.
Music for the main services tends to be traditional with hymns from “Hymns & Psalms” with occasional use of New Hymns and Worship songs and other worship songs. The 10.45 Family Praise service is similar in style to the 9.30 Open Door Service.
The “Open Door Service” is short and informal making it accessible to all; it encourages those unfamiliar with services to join worship for example: families of children about to be baptised and couples preparing for marriage. Music is provided on the piano and is supported by a small but enthusiastic singing group, who also occasionally participate in Family Worship. Music is generally taken from “New Hymns and Worship Songs” and combines traditional hymns with more contemporary worship songs.
For Details of Sevice times look at the Services Heading :
Our evening Services include Taize and Book of Common Prayer Evensong and Holy Communion
From time to time the evening services are replaced by or take the theme of special services e.g. Bereavement service, Choral Evensong, Carols by Candlelight or a healing service led by members of our Healing Team.
We also run special services at Chtristmas and Easter for younger Children and their families
A mid week said Common Prayer Eucharist is held on Wednesday morning at 10.30am. Morning prayer is also held on weekdays at 9.30.
We hold special traditional services such as the Easter Eucharist & the Candlelight Midnight Eucharist, Carols by Candlelight, Remembrance Day and Harvest Festival.
We serve the community by offering a large number of other services including Weddings and baptisms.
We welcome all residents of the parish to be baptised in our church. Baptism services are held monthly on the second and fifth Sundays for most months of the year. Baptisms take place after the services at 12.30.
Anyone who is a regular worshipper with us who wishes to become confirmed is most welcome . Our marriage policy follows the current guidelines, and includes the possibility of re-marriage for local divorcees where appropriate.
Yardley Crematorium is just outside of the Parish. Most funeral services are held there, but as Yardley Cemetery is now closed for burials, families can request the committal to be at one of the other cemeteries around the city. Families are able to have their loved one’s ashes are interred in the grounds of our Churchyard.
