The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence
Waltham Abbey
Essex

EN9 1DG

The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence, Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom

Who we are

The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence in Waltham Abbey, Essex is a Christian congregation serving the Waltham Abbey community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.

We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.

Our vision is to impact and renew Waltham Abbey and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.

Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.

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Church Pastor

The Revd Peter Henry SMITH
Incumbent
Highbridge Street
Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1DG
United Kingdom
Phone: 01992 767897

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1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

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The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence Waltham Abbey Service Times

Sunday
Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
All Age Service
Normally a non-Eucharistic service on the first Sunday of the month, (the Eucharist is celebrated on Feast Days). Contemporary worship for all ages usually accompanied by the Abbey Choristers
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
All Age Eucharist
A less formal and slightly shorter communion service for all ages, music provided by the Abbey Choristers
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Choral Communion
A traditional Book of Common Prayer style Communion Service with Sermon almost entirely sung to a very high standard by the Abbey Choir. Cathedral repertoire.
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Choral Evensong
A full cathedral style Choral Evensong with sermon sung by the Abbey Choir to a very high standard.
Every second and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
Includes communion during Advent and Lent.
Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Market Day Service
A simple, thoughtful midweek lay-led service with a talk, prayers and hymns for those coming to the town for the market.
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
Wednesday
Morning Prayer
Includes communion during Advent and Lent.
Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Holy Communion
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 35 minutes
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Includes communion during Advent and Lent.
Every Thursday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Friday
Morning Prayer
Includes communion during Advent and Lent.
Every Friday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Saturday
Music for Lunch
Weekly 'Music for Lunch' recitals are presented on most Saturdays during term time, and are free of charge. Performers are of conservatoire standard, many in association with the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. The recitals take place from 12.30pm to 1.00pm, with refreshments served from 12 noon.
Every Saturday at 12:30 PM for ½ hour
until Saturday 11th June 2016

Service Times last updated on the 3rd of June, 2016


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