United Benefice of St.Mary, Higham Ferrers, and St. John, Chelveston
St. Mary's and St John’s are the Church of England (Anglican) churches serving our parishes and welcoming everyone to worship and activities.
We are engaged in the life of our communities and are delighted that our beautiful buildings are here for the benefit of all.
Our churchyards are places of peace and beauty, where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine, flowers and nature all around – please feel free to wander in.
Our Harvest Festival Services
St. John's, Chelveston on Sunday 26 September at 4pm
The service is open to everyone followed by a ticket only harvest supper.
St. Mary's, Higham Ferrers on Sunday 3 October at 10.30am
A Parade Service followed by a ticket only Harvest Lunch in the Bede House.
The Treasures of St. Mary the Virgin
Listen to our audio trail to discover the unique features of our three remarkable Grade 1 listed buildings
Today is the fourth and final Autumn “Ember Day” traditionally a time for prayer and fasting.
Almighty God, you have taught us through your Son that love is the fulfilling of the law: grant that we may love you with our whole heart and our neighbours as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
Saturday 25 September 2021
Services have now resumed in both of our churches as lockdown eases.
The churches will also be open for private prayer.
Our online Benefice Services continue ...
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LATEST NEWS
A chance to get together again
We are delighted to announce that many of our social events are starting again as restrictions ease.
16 September 2021
Your last chance to take part in our Community Survey
It's not too late - we'd still love to hear from you. Next year, 2022, will be a special year for St. Mary's as we will be celebrating 600 years since the founding of the Bede House (also Chichele College).
9 September
Prayers for Afghanistan
Prayers for the situation in Afghanistan will be offered at our main Sunday services and a special focus for prayer with a Candle of Hope which will be set up in both churches.
21 August 2021
Wild Worship
Our new Outdoor Family Worship
Every fortnight on Sundays at 3.30pm
19th September, 3rd October etc at St Mary’s Church
7th September 2021
PRAYER OF THE DAY
WORSHIP
KEEPING IN TOUCH
GIVE TO ST. MARY'S ONLINE
St. Mary's church is currently fundraising to carry out essential repair work on our three medieval buildings. Donations towards the work will be gratefully accepted.
Please donate here
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
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.