United Benefice of St.Mary, Higham Ferrers, and St. John, Chelveston
BENEFICE SERVICES AND EVENTS
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Saturday, 8th August
1pm Wedding of James & Gosia at St. Mary's
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Sunday 9th August Tenth Sunday after Trinity
9am Parish Eucharist at St. John's
10.30am Eucharist celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Mothers' Union at St. Mary's
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Weekday Services and Events​​​​​​​​
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Tuesday 11th August
7.30pm Bellringing Practice at St. Mary's
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Wednesday, 12th August
10am Morning Prayer at St. Mary's
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​​Thursday 13th August
10am Said Eucharist at St.Mary's
10am-12noon Coffee and Chat at St. Mary's
2-4pm Lego & Craft freeplay in the Bedehouse
​​​7pm Celtic Service in the Chantry Chapel
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Saturday,15th August
1pm Baptism of Charlotte at St. Mary's
​​Sunday 16th August Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9am Parish Eucharist at St. John's
10.30am Patronal Festival Eucharist at St. Mary's followed by picnic in the Vicarage garden
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The Online Benefice Service ‘Meeting Point’ continues – join in alongside either the services in church, or at the usual online time of 10 am. The service is available all day on here and accessible until the following Saturday.
Private prayer
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St. Mary's church is open for private prayer daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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St. John's church is open for private prayer every day during daylight hours
Next Meeting
Sunday 25th January 2026
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Commemorating John Mason Neale, priest & hymn writer
Grant, O God, that in all time of our testing we may know your presence and obey your will; that, following the example of your servant John Mason Neale, we may with integrity and courage accomplish what you give us to do, and endure what you give us to bear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
LATEST NEWS
7th August 2026
WORSHIP
Welcome to our Benefice services and events this week listed above
The Online Benefice Service ‘Meeting Point’ continues
here
Join in alongside either the
services in church, or when you have 15 minutes to pause and reflect.
Our churches are usually both open every day for private prayer and visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DONATE
GIVE TO ST. MARY'S ONLINE
St. Mary's church is currently fundraising to maintain its Medieval buildings. Donations towards the work will be gratefully accepted.
Please donate here or scan to pay
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Our two churches depend a great deal on help from volunteers. If you are able to give your time, either occasionally or on a regular basis, we would love you to join our team of volunteers.
Please contact us here
DONATE
GIVE TO ST. JOHN'S
ONLINE
St. John’s dates back to the mid-13th century and is used not only as a church but also as a community facility. We always need to fundraise to keep it maintained and we would be grateful for any contributions to help preserve the building.