80 people attended the 2021 Carol Service at St Mary's Hardmead, looked after by the Friends of Friendless Churches and in our parish. A good time was had by all, as you can see!
Further info about the church, a Grade 1 listed building, can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Hardmead
2022 Services in SCAN
January- March 2022 Sunday and Festival services
16th January
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Lauds, Sherington
Evensong, 4pm St Firmins, North Crawley
23rd January
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Lawrence, Chicheley
30th January
Songs of Praise, 11am St Firmins, North Crawley
6th February
Something Different, 9.30am St Lauds, Sherington
13th February
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Firmins, North Crawley
20th February
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Lauds, Sherington
Evensong, 4pm St Lawrence, Chicheley
27th February
Holy Communion, 11am St Lawrence, Chicheley
2nd March, Ash Wednesday
Ashing and Holy Communion
12 noon, St Lauds Sherington
6th March
Something Different, 9.30am St Lauds, Sherington
13th March
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Firmins, North Crawley
Evensong, 4pm St Lawrence, Chicheley
20th March
Holy Communion, 9.30am St Lauds, Sherington
Evensong, 4pm St Firmins, North Crawley
27th March Mothers Day
Holy Communion, 11am St Lawrence, Chicheley
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Weddings and baptisms
Weddings and baptisms in our churches can take place following revised government regulations and national church guidance. For further info, please use the contact link below.
Please contact us here
St Lawrence Chicheley from Chicheley Hall
Chicheley Hall
Online worship - resources from the CofE
A link to national Church of England online resouces can be accessed here, including the prayer for today and Sunday services at 9am
The Church Times website has some really useful links, with access to theological refelections, blogs, meditations and RSCM's (Royal Society of Church Music) Hymn of the Day which you can sing along to - and singing is good for you!
Come and Eat- Bishop Steven Croft
Come and Eat is a podcast series on Holy Communion, the profound, wonderful meal at the heart of our faith. It focuses on the Eucharist and on resetting our sacramental life as we face the months ahead, looking at different sections of John 6 and Jesus’ invitation to his disciples in John 21 to ‘come and eat.’
Listen online or search Bishop Steven‘s blog wherever you get your podcasts. Find the series on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud
A transcript is also available on Bishop Steven’s blog.
A lecture from the Archbishop of York
St Martin in the Fields September 2021
transcript can be found here on the Archbishop of York's website
New congregations
A recent video from the diocese with examples of 'fresh expressions' of church developed during the pandemic we can learn from, to encourage and support our communities as we adapt to the relaxing of restrictions
Church at Home - Oxford Diocese
There will be no Church at Home Diocesan services until further notice- watch this space!
Diocese of Oxford videos, including previous services, can be found here on YouTube
Celtic Daily Prayer- prayers for morning and evening
Canticle from Morning Prayer
Christ, as a light illumine and guide me.
Christ, as a shield overshadow me.
Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Christ as a light;
Christ as a shield; Christ beside me on my left and my right.
Expressions of faith from Evening Prayer
Lord, You have always given bread for the coming day; and though I am poor, today I believe.
Lord, You have always given strength for the coming day; and though I am weak, today I believe. Lord,
You have always given peace for the coming day; and though of anxious heart, today I believe.
Lord, You have always kept me safe in trials; and now, tried as I am, today I believe.
Lord, You have always marked the road for the coming day; and though it may be hidden, today I believe.
Lord, You have always lightened this darkness of mine; and though the night is here, today I believe.
Lord, You have always spoken when time was ripe; and though you be silent now, today I believe.
Celtic Daily Prayer, Book Two Farther Up and Farther In 2015, The Northumbria Community Trust
SCAN prayer chain
Are you experiencing a time of difficulty?
Perhaps you are suffering, feeling anxious or afraid? Maybe you are struggling with bereavement, loneliness or sadness?
Whatever your circumstances if you would like them to be prayed for by members of the prayer chain please contact:
Jan Weatherley
tel: 01234 391387
email: contactscanparish@gmail.com
All requests will be treated sensitively and if you prefer personal details may remain anonymous when passed along the chain.
Please ask permission if for someone else.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”
Daily Hope
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the Church of England at the end of a telephone line. The line – which is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 – has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services during the period of restrictions in mind.
Callers will hear a special greeting from Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury before being able to choose from a range of options, including hymns, prayers, reflections and advice on COVID-19.
Options available include materials also available digitally by the Church of England’s Communications team such as Prayer During the Day and Night Prayer, updated daily, from Common Worship, and a recording of the Church of England weekly national online service.
A section called Hymn Line offers callers a small selection of hymns, updated daily. An option entitled ‘Hymns We Love’, provides a hymn and reflection and is based on an initiative by the Connections group
N Crawley community
St Firmin prayer station
SCAN online services
On our Facebook page and YouTube channel: links on our video and podcasts page
Maunday Thursday Evening Prayer, 1st April 7pm
Palm Sunday, 28th March 11am Holy Communion from St Lawrence, Chicheley
Passiontide Sunday, 21st March 2021 9.30am Iona Communion
Mothering Sunday, 14th March 2021- on Facebook Live at 10am and later in the day on our YouTube channel
Something Different, 6th March 2021- The Ten Commandments. Do they matter today?
Common Worship Holy Communion, 28th February 2021 from St Firmins, North Crawley
First Lent communion service 21st February 2021 9.30am
Iona Communion, 14th Febuary 2021 10.30am
Something Different 7th February 2021 10.30am - Light in the Darkness
Songs of Praise 31st January 2021 10.30am. Join us for a singalong!
Holy Communion in traditional language, 24th January 2021, 9.30am
Iona Eucharist, 17th January 2021 9.30am
Iona Communion, 10th January 2021
Something Different service for Epiphany -New Year, New Start 10.30am 3rd January 2021
Christmas Day Morning Prayer with a reflection from Revd Coralie
(saved on our Facebook page and this website)
Midnight Mass from St Lauds, Sherington, 24th December
Christ the King, Holy Communion from St Firmins, North Crawley 22nd November
Holy Communion from St Lauds, 15th November
Something Different, 11am 2nd August
Holy Communion from St Lawrence, Chicheley 11am 26th July
Holy Communion from St Firmins, North Crawley 11am 19th July
Iona Eucharist from St Lauds, Sherington, 11am 12th July
Something Different, 11am 5th July
Holy Communion from St Lauds, Sherington 11am 28th June
Holy Communion from St Lawrence, Chicheley 11am 21st June
Holy Communion from St Firmins, 11am 14th June
A service for Trinity Sunday, 10.30 am 7th June
Morning Prayer, 1st Sunday after Ascension Day 24th May
Rogation Sunday, 17th May
Holy Communion from St Lauds, Sherington Sunday, 10th May
In Praise of Creation, Morning Prayer Sunday 26th April
Revd. Coralie's Story of the Cross
A narrative in words and pictures on our Podcasts and more page
Good Friday reflection 2020
A relection from Prof. John Fielding, our Licensed Lay Minister, inspired by a visit to Israel and the Holy Land
St Laud's
page updated
18/12/21