Services
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Bible Study
After Saturday Vespers we take a deep dive into the lectionary readings for the week to date, or a specific book of scripture.
Matins - 3rd Sunday of Matthew, All Saints of Worcestershire
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Typica - 3rd Sunday of Matthew, All Saints of Worcestershire
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
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Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Bible Study
After Saturday Vespers we take a deep dive into the lectionary readings for the week to date, or a specific book of scripture.
Matins - 4th Sunday of Matthew, Healing of the Centurion’s Servant
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Typica - 4th Sunday of Matthew - Healing of the Centurion’s Servant
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
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Bible Study - Online
After Saturday Vespers we take a deep dive into the lectionary readings for the week to date, or a specific book of scripture. This is repeated online on Sunday evening.
Bible Study - Online
After Saturday Vespers we take a deep dive into the lectionary readings for the week to date, or a specific book of scripture.This is repeated online on Sunday evening.
Wedding of Naomi and John
Please stay after the Liturgy and celebrate the wedding of Naomi and John. Congregation members are also invited to stay for the reception afterwards.
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Divine Liturgy - Sunday of All Saints
The Divine Liturgy is the primary worship service of the Church. It is a Eucharistic service and comprises two parts: Liturgy of the Word, at which the Scriptures are proclaimed and expounded; and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, in which the gifts of bread and wine are offered and consecrated; the faithful then partake of them in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
The liturgy is followed by a bring and share lunch.
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Private Wedding
An opportunity to see an Orthodox wedding.
You are welcome to attend.
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Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Bible Study - Online
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Typica - Sunday of Pentecost
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Sunday of Pentecost
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Typica - Sunday of the 318 Fathers of the First Council
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Sunday of the 318 Fathers of the First Council
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Bible Study
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Typica - Sunday of the Blind Man
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Sunday of the Blind Man
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Bible Study
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Bible Study - Online
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Divine Liturgy - Sunday of the Paralytic
The Divine Liturgy is the primary worship service of the Church. It is a Eucharistic service and comprises two parts: Liturgy of the Word, at which the Scriptures are proclaimed and expounded; and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, in which the gifts of bread and wine are offered and consecrated; the faithful then partake of them in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
The liturgy is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Sunday of the Paralytic
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Bible Study
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Typica - Myrrh-Bearing Women
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Myrrh-Bearing Women
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Vespers
Orthodox Saturday Vespers is the first service of the liturgical day, marking the transition from Saturday to Sunday. It is a service held in the early evening, typically around sunset, and serves as a preparation for the Divine Liturgy. Vespers includes hymns praising Christ's resurrection, reflecting the anticipation of the Lord's Day.
Typica - Thomas Sunday
The Service of Typika is a short service used when the Divine Liturgy cannot be celebrated, when a priest is not available. It includes the pre-Communion psalms, the day's Divine Liturgy readings, and Hymns called troparia. The Epistle and Gospel readings are read, not chanted.
The service is followed by a bring and share lunch.
Come and see! Come and join us.
Matins - Thomas Sunday
The morning service of the Church is called Matins. It opens with the reading of six morning psalms and the intoning of the Great Litany. After this, verses of Psalm 118 are sung: God is the Lord and has revealed himself unto us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
This service immediately precedes the Divine Liturgy. Anyone requiring confession is invited to make themselves known to the priest for this purpose during the service.
Agape Vespers and Festal Picnic
Agape Vespers (also called Vespers of Love) is a Vespers service that continues the celebration of Pascha, typically held in the afternoon on the day of Pascha. At this service, the Gospel reading (John 20:19-25) depicts the first appearance of the risen Lord to his disciples. It is recited in many languages (often as many languages as are known by those present in the congregation), symbolising that the glorious resurrection of Christ is proclaimed to all the nations of the world.
The service will be followed by a bring-and-share Festal Picnic/BBQ
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Holy Saturday Typika and Vespers of Holy Saturday
The Church commemorates the descent of our Lord into Hades, his victory over Death, and his glorious Resurrection. This commemoration consists of the solemn celebration of Vespers, followed immediately by Typica.
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