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All Saints’, Aisholt (in Somerset)
Diocese: Bath & Wells
Contact: Michael Cansdale (churchwarden), The Rib, St Andrew Street, Wells BA5 2UR
Tel: 01749-677237
michael@cansdale.com
www.aisholt.org
All Saints' Aisholt is a tiny church beautifully situated in a valley of the Quantocks, a few miles north of Taunton. For many years its PCC has chosen to use only the BCP for all services, which are held every Sunday throughout the year, at 11a.m. - Holy Communion the first Sunday in the month, and otherwise Matins. There is a good, albeit elderly congregation, augmented by worshippers from further afield, and visitors. We pride ourselves on good singing, both of hymns and the canticles - and the very warmest welcome!
All Saints’, Beeston Regis
NR27 9QZ
Diocese: Norwich
Contact: Mrs I. Durand (PCC secretary), 21 Nelson Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8BU
Tel: 01263-822388
douglas@ismene.fsnet.co.uk
www.allsaintsbeestonregis.org.uk
Prayer Book services: 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion every Sunday; 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer second and fourth Sunday
There are 54 names on our Electoral Roll: almost all are retired and only half live in the parish. Our regular Sunday morning congregation at the main service averages 20–30.
All Saints attracts worshippers seeking a moderate churchmanship (neither “Anglo-Catholic” nor “Evangelical”) and some traditional forms of service.
Christ Church with St Ewen, All Saints and St George, Bristol
Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EJ
Diocese: Bristol
Contact: Roger Metcalfe (Churchwarden) 2 Highland Villas, Bishop Sutton, Bristol. BS39 5UY
Tel: 01275-332851
Rmetc9000@aol.com
www.christchurchcitybristol.org
Prayer Book services: The Book of Common Prayer is used at all services, both Sundays and midweek, as is the King James Bible. Sunday services are sung and led by the choir. Midweek services are said.
Christ Church stands on the main crossroads of the old City of Bristol, and is the only church open for worship in the old City. Completed in 1792, this is the third church on the site. Services are very traditional and led on Sundays by a choir of boys and men. There is a very fine Renatus Harris organ, and peal of ten bells. We are an A, B, C parish.
Holy Trinity, Arrow and St James, Weethley
Arrow, Alcester, Warks.
Diocese: Coventry
Contact: Chris Baker (PCC secretary), “Pentlands”, Arrow, Alcester B49 5PH
Tel: 01789-764716
chris.pentlands@btinternet.com
Use of Book of Common Prayer: Matins, usually once a month, occasional Prayer Book Eucharist
Small rural parish church, coupled with a detached chapel of ease (St James) in an even smaller hamlet! The majority of the congregation is aging, but there are some younger members. Most services are lay- or reader-led. Eucharist only monthly, for the rest we have a variety of Morning Prayer variants and “Eucharist by Extension”. The church is popular for weddings.
St Barnabas, Ranmore, Dorking
Diocese: Guildford
Contact: Peter Raine (churchwarden), 9 Highacre, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3BF
Tel: 01306-888995
peter.raine@virgin.net
The objectives of the PCC are: To promote St Barnabas as a centre for the community of Ranmore and a place for regular worship using, predominantly but not exclusively, the Prayer-book forms of service; to maintain to a high standard the structure of this Victorian Gothic Grade II* listed church building; to provide an increasingly popular venue for weddings and baptisms.
St Botolph’s Church, Lullingstone
Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA
Diocese: Rochester
Contact: Peter Hill (secretary of PCC), 60, Old Mill Close, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0BN
Tel: 01322-862722
christopherphill@talktalk.net
www.efl-churches.org
Use of Book of Common Prayer: Every Sunday at 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion third Sunday, Morning Prayer every other Sunday.
St Botolph’s is a very beautiful Anglican church containing many unique and ancient features, set in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle. It has a small congregation (41 on the electoral roll) drawn by our use of the BCP from a wide surrounding area. Always welcoming and pleased to have visitors with us.
St George’s Church, Headstone
96, Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4RJ
Diocese: London
Contact: Mrs A. M. Pointer (churchwarden), Flat 2, 43/47, Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4QQ
Tel: 020-8863-8937
megpointer@supanet.com
www.stgeorgeheadstone.org.uk
Use of Book of Common Prayer: at all the regular services, Sunday 8.00 a.m., 10 a.m., 6.30 p.m., Wednesdays and festivals 9.30 a.m. and/or 8.00 p.m.
St George’s, Headstone is a suburban parish in north west London. Harrow is one of the most ethnically diverse areas in the country.
In 2010 we are beginning a sharing arrangement with the Sinai Mar Thoma Church, North London, a Christian Church originating in south west India with St Thomas.
We celebrate the centenary of the parish in 2011. The mission district was set up in 1907.
St John the Baptist, Ashbourne
Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Diocese: Derby
Contact: Mrs Christine A. Moss (churchwarden and secretary), 109, The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1EE
Tel: 01335-343484
mosschristinea@aol.com
The Book of Common Prayer is used at all regular Sunday services of Holy Communion or Matins; 9.15 a.m. every Sunday.
St John’s, seating 600, was built by Francis Wright of Osmaston Manor and opened in 1871. At first it was a free church, but in 1883 the Bishop of Lichfield licensed it and it became attached to the Church of England. The Sunday School was opened on 19 July 1872 and continues to this day, meeting each Sunday morning during term time. Welcome to visitors includes refreshments after the service, first Sunday in the month.
St Nicholas Church, Denston, Newmarket, Suffolk
Diocese: St Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Contact: Mrs Sheila de Voil (PCC member), Water Lane Barn, Denston, Newmarket CB8 8PP
Tel: 01440-820-181
www.bansfieldbenefice.org.uk/denston/history
No form of service is used except the Book of Common Prayer: normally one Communion service and one Matins every month.
A beautiful small fifteenth-century church, in a very small conservation village (just over 100 adults, many of them retired). Normally a small congregation and a short electoral roll. One of seven churches in the benefice, and the only one using the BCP. Periodically there is a benefice service here - Holy Communion (BCP) - for the seven parishes.
St Lawrence’s, Bishopstone
Diocese: Hereford
Contact: Mrs Patricia Astley (PCC secretary), The Lindens, Bishopstone, Hereford HR4 7JG
Tel: 01981-590-283
ian.and.pat@talktalk.net
The Prayer Book with common variations is used at all main Sunday services: 10.00 a.m. the first, second and fourth Sunday. (Second Sunday we join with our next door neighbours at Bridge Sollars, for Prayer-book Morning Prayer, fifth Sunday is a united benefice service.)
The village is small but the congregation steady, including sometimes people from round about who know they can find the Prayer Book. This beautiful church is not easy to find, so if you intend to visit use a good map or get in touch first!
St Lawrence, Gonalston, Nottinghamshire
Diocese: Southwell & Nottingham
Contact: Revd Anthony Giles (vicar), 12, Lingwood Lane, Woodborough, Nottingham NG14 6DX
Tel: 0115-9653737
rev.ant@btinternet.com
Use of Book of Common Prayer: Matins (first Sunday) and Holy Communion (third Sunday) each month.
Very large church, part of a benefice of four churches: central Nottinghamshire. Average congregation twenty-two. A warm welcome awaits all.
St Mary’s Episcopal Chapel
14, Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire. RG1 7RD
Contact: Rev. Edward J. Malcolm (incumbent), 1, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
Tel: 0118-9595131
edward@02.co.uk
We use the BCP (1662) at every service: 11.00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion first Sunday), 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer (Holy Communion third Sunday).
We are a small congregation, meeting in the centre of Reading, to worship God, to proclaim the Gospel, and to build up the saints.
St Mary, Streatley
Diocese: Oxford
Contact: Mr Geoffrey R. Horne (parish representative for the PBS), 6 Millers Close, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 9BS
Tel:01491-873117
www.st-marys-streatley.org.uk
The Prayer Book is used for 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion twice a month and 10.30 Matins twice a month.
A traditionally minded parish within the united benefice of Goring, Streatley and South Stoke. We are pleased to complement St Thomas’s, Goring, which is only a short walk away and has more modern services, thus providing choice for the community. A large proportion of the electoral roll is from Goring.
St Mary (Sennicotts)
Diocese: Portsmouth
Contact: Captain C. J. Phillips R.N. (treasurer, Sennicotts Advisory Council), Pattiswick, 28b Beach Road, Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 7JS
Tel: 01243-372350
www.funtington-parish.org.uk
Book of Common Prayer used for Holy Communion, Matins and Evensong.
Sennicotts is a Chapel of Ease within the parish of Funtington in West Sussex.
St Mary Magdalene, Castleton, Sherborne
Castleton Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3SA
Diocese: Salisbury
Contact: Mrs Sally Waite (Secretary)
Faber House, The Avenue, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AH
Tel: 01935-812929
sally.waite@virgin.net
www.sherborneabbey.com
Use of Prayer Book: Morning Prayer is held on the first, third and fourth Sundays of each month at 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion is held on the second and fifth Sundays at 11.00 a.m., and Holy Communion on the third Sunday of each month at 8 a.m. All services are BCP.
Castleton Church, built in 1714, is part of the benefice of Sherborne Abbey and is situated in Castleton Road, near Sherborne Old Castle. The regular congregation averages 50 and we have our own Chaplain who is assisted by other members of the Benefice team. We enjoy traditional hymns and stimulating sermons in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We welcome visitors to join in our worship.
St Mary Magdalene, Taunton
Church Square, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1SA
Diocese: Bath & Wells
Contact: Rev. Rod Corke (vicar), address as above
Tel: 01823-272441
stmarys.taunton@btinternet.com
www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk
Use of Book of Common Prayer: Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion, 6.30 p.m. Evensong
We are a vibrant Anglican church serving the needs of the people of Taunton. Our aim is to know Christ more and make him better known.
St Nicholas, Silton, Dorset
Diocese: Salisbury
contact: Mr David Masters (churchwarden), Bagmore Farm, Silton, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 8DQ
Tel: 01747-840288
david.masters@ukonline.co.uk
We are currently a suspended parish (for 30 years) and are served by retired priests. We have a service every Sunday at 10.30 a.m., Communion and Matins alternately, always BCP (and King James Bible), and other services as required, e.g. Compline in Holy Week. Our electoral roll is 72 and our congregation averages between thirty and forty each Sunday. We pay our share.
St Nicholas of Myra, Little Langford
Diocese: Salisbury
Contact: Andrew Lunt (churchwarden), Little Langford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 4NU
Tel: 01722-790-581
Use of Book of Common Prayer: All services except three ecumenical a year
A small church (50 seats) in a small village of fewer than 40 souls. Church rather isolated due to plague in c. 1440 but now very active. Good congregations. BCP Evensong first Sunday of the month. Church used for other forms of worship and strong on ecumenical work. A very much loved church.
St Nicholas Parish Church, Bishop's Sutton
Bishop’s Sutton, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0AD
Diocese: Winchester
Contact: The Revd Tana Riviere, MA, PCC secretary, The Drey, Paice Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire. GU34 5PT, 01962-772205
Use of Prayer Book: 1st Sunday 11.00 a.m. Matins, 2nd Sunday 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday 6.00 p.m. Evensong. If there is a 5th Sunday: 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion. The Prayer Book is also used for weddings, baptisms and some funerals.
Bishop’s Sutton is a village of some 400 souls. The Watercress Line steam railway between Alresford and Alton passes through the parish. It remains a mainly rural community and is blessed with a beautiful 12th/13th century church. The nearby Ship Inn is strategically placed for refreshment after services!
St Peter’s Church, Racton
Diocese: Chichester
Contact: Mrs J. A. Hamilton (churchwarden), Lordington House, Lordington, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 9DX
Tel: 01243-375862
hamiltonjanda@btinternet.com
Use of Prayer Book: Regular services of Holy Communion, Matins, Evensong
Twelfth-century St Peter’s, Racton (maximum capacity 70) is a little church with a big history. It is one of the Octagon group of parishes which are in process of becoming a single parish in which each church will retain its special role and character. At Racton the BCP is used at regular services; a large-print King James Bible lives on the lectern. At special services, for example on Mothering Sunday, Good Friday, Remembrance Day and in Advent, the order of service is adapted for the occasion.
www.octagon-parishes.org.uk
St Simon Zelotes, Chelsea
24, Milner Street, London SW3 2QF
Diocese: London
Contact: Sue Grey (PCC Secretary), Flat 4, Falkirk Court, 141 Ashfield Road, London N14 7PF
Tel: 07833-725791
suegrey@tiscali.co.uk
www.stsimonzelotes.com
Use of Prayer Book: Sundays at 11. a.m. - first Sunday all-age worship based on BCP Matins; second Sunday BCP sung Matins, third Sunday BCP sung Eucharist; fourth Sunday BCP sung Matins.
St Simon’s is a traditional Church of England parish which is neither particularly high nor particularly low. We have an excellent standard of music provided by a professional choir most weeks of the year.
St Thomas à Becket in Cliffe, with All Saints, Lewes
Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex
Diocese: Chichester
Contact: Mrs Susan Hammond (PCC Secretary), 20, Chapel Hill, Lewes, East Sussex. BN7 2BB
Tel: 01273-476705
Use of Prayer Book: Sunday Services 9.45 a.m. sung Eucharist; 6.30 p.m. Evensong (said); Monday–Saturday 7.00 a.m. Eucharist, 6.00 p.m. Evensong (said); Thursday 10.00 a.m. Eucharist (said).
St Thomas à Becket in Cliffe is an ancient and peaceful building situated under the South Downs, at the end of Cliffe High Street. The Prayer Book is used daily for prayer, meditation and enjoyment. A friendly congregation welcomes visitors to the Sunday morning Eucharist and organises regular social events throughout the year.