United Benefice of St.Mary, Higham Ferrers, and St. John, Chelveston
BENEFICE SERVICES AND EVENTS
Saturday 18th July
1pm Mothers' Union 150th Anniversary tea in the Bedehouse
Sunday 19th July Seventh Sunday after Trinity
9am Parish Eucharist at St. John's
10.30am Parish Eucharist in St. Mary's
4pm. Tea, Biscuits & Church in the Bedehouse
Weekday Services and Events
Monday 20th July
6pm Evening Prayer at St. John's
Tuesday 21st July
2 - 4pm Tea & Cake at St. John's
7.30pm Bellringing Practice at St. Mary's
7.30pm Churchwardens' Admission service at St. Peter's Oundle
Wednesday 22nd July
10am Morning Prayer at St. Mary's
Thursday 23rd July
10am Said Eucharist at St.Mary's
10am-12noon Coffee and Chat at St. Mary's
7pm Celtic Service in the Chantry Chapel
Saturday 25th July
Farmers' Market morning, Bell peal, Coffee & cake in the Bedehouse.
11.30 am Organ recital at St. Mary's
Sunday 26th July Eighth Sunday after Trinity
9am Parish Eucharist at St. John's
10.30am Parish Eucharist in St. Mary's
2pm. Raunds Temperance Band at St. John's
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
An ordinary Friday in Trinity
Merciful God,
you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things,
may obtain your promises,
which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
LATEST NEWS
17th July 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.