Liturgy Music Worship
with heart, soul,
& mind
Regular Worship Services
Please join us for worship
Main Church – enter via level covered walkway from car park, or steps facing Church St
Pioneer Chapel (bluestone building) – main entry facing car park, level entry via Lady Chapel entrance
Lady Chapel (cream brick annexe) – level entry through glass doors to left of Pioneer Chapel
Mazi Brighton Cafe (corner Church and St Andrew's St) – level entry to inside at rear, level entry to outside area from Church St
Mon 9.30 am
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a traditional monastic practice of meditation, scripture reading and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's word. The session is held in the Lady Chapel and goes for about one hour, followed by refreshments (at own cost) at Mazi Cafe.
Wed. 10.30 am
Holy Eucharist
A service of readings, prayers, a short address and Holy Communion led by a member of the Clergy. The service is held in the Lady Chapel (follow signs from car park) and lasts around 30 minutes. Following the service morning tea is enjoyed in the on-site Mazi Cafe. First Wednesday of the month is a healing service with eucharist and anointing.
Saturday 6 pm
Holy Eucharist (Sat@6)
A contemporary service of hymns (accompanied by the War Memorial Organ during warmer months), readings, prayers, a sermon and Holy Communion led by a member of the Clergy. Members of our congregation contribute to the service by reading the lessons. The service is is usually held in the Pioneer Chapel during warmer months and the Lady Chapel during cooler months. The service lasts around 45 minutes, and is followed by refreshments in the church. Many people then enjoy dinner at a local hotel.
Sunday 8 am
Sung Eucharist
A celebration of Holy Communion with a sermon and hymns accompanied by the War Memorial Organ during warmer months. Members of our congregation contribute to the service by reading the lessons. The service is usually held in the Pioneer Chapel (or the Lady Chapel in cooler months) and lasts around 45 minutes. Following the service, people meet for coffee and a chat (at own cost) at Mazi Cafe.
Sunday 10.00am
Choral Eucharist
A celebration of Holy Communion with a Sermon, and hymns and choral music led by the St Andrew's Choir* and accompanied by the War Memorial Organ. Members of our congregation contribute to the service by reading the lessons. The service is held in the main church and lasts around one hour. Following the service, hospitality is offered in the Narthex (foyer) of the main church. *During school holidays St Andrew's Choir is replaced by Lay Clerks (adult singers) or other musicians.
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First Sunday in
the month 11.30 am
Kids' Church
Held during school terms for children of all ages and their parents or guardians - come and join us for Bible stories, songs and crafts. More information here (including any variations to first Sunday) or contact us. We are committed to child safe practice. Our aim is that the care, the safety and the welfare of children are embedded in policies and practices in the parish which reflect a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. Read more here.
Second Sunday in the month 6 pm
Choral Evensong
A traditional Anglican service in the main church with music, prayer and scripture readings led by the St Andrew's Choir*. The service lasts around 30 minutes. Choral Evensong is a service sung in Anglican cathedrals and churches throughout the world. It is a quiet service of reflection at the end of the day. Sung by the priest and choir, Evensong invites us beyond ourselves and our daily troubles into the presence of God, giving us the space to pray for others, or, perhaps quite simply, to enable the beautiful music to wash over us. *An Evensong Service (in the Lady Chapel) is conducted without the Choir on Public Holiday weekends and during school holidays.
The Eucharist is the same as Holy Communion, Mass or The Lord’s Supper, which are different ways of describing the same service. It is the service in which Christians follow Jesus’ command to his disciples to share bread and wine in remembrance of him.
In the service:
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We gather as the church, the body of Christ
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We listen to God’s word
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We give thanks over bread and wine for all that Jesus has done and continues to do for us and remember the meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died
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We are sent out to serve God’s world
All are welcome at the service, and if you don’t receive communion, you may still come forward to the Celebrant for a prayer of blessing at that point of the service.
The Sermon is a short talk by the priest, usually on a topic related to one of the lessons read from the Bible.
Choral Evensong
Join us in the main church on the second Sunday of the month for a service of Choral Evensong featuring the St Andrew's Choir* using the service for Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) 1662.
Be inspired by beautiful choral music
Enjoy singing hymns
Enjoy listening to memorable organ music
* During school holidays and mid-term breaks join us for Sung Evensong in the Lady Chapel.