St. Helen's Church

Welcome to St. Helen's Church

Thank you for visiting St. Helen’s church web site and a very warm welcome from the ministry team. St. Helen’s is at the heart of the local community and offers a variety of forms of worship to help us cater for everyone.

Revd. Margaret Gallagher

Sunday 9th November 10:15 AM - Remembrance Sunday (Parish Eucharist)

Please join us as we commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. There will be an Act of Remembrance at 11:00.

Sunday 16th November 10:15 AM - Matins

This is a traditional worship service which is expressed in choral singing and led by the choir.

Sunday 16th November 3:15 PM - Messy Church

At Messy Church we use creative activities to explore Bible stories.

Saturday 22rd November 6:00 PM - Carol Singing / Welton Christmas lights

Please join us singing Christmas carols around the tree, as the Parish Council turns on the Christmas lights in Welton.

Sunday 23rd November 10:15 AM - Service for Christ the King and St Cecilia (Parish Eucharist)

Please join us at this service as celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on this Sunday next before Advent, marking the end of the liturgical year. We also celebrate St. Cecilia, a Roman martyr from the third century, and the patron saint of music. This is our primary style of service. The choir sings, we read the Bible, affirm our faith, pray and share Holy Communion together.

Saturday 29th November 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM - Craft Fair

There will a wide range of hand-made gifts, made by the St. Helen's craft group. There will be a tombola, cakes and refreshments, an opportunity for children to make a gift, and much more! All proceeds go to keep our beautiful church open for worship.

Sunday 30th November 10:15 AM - Advent Sunday - Parish Eucharist

This is our primary style of service. The choir sings, we read the Bible, affirm our faith, pray and share Holy Communion together.

Sunday 30th November 6:30 PM - Advent Carol Service

Please join us as we mark the beginning of Advent at this carol service.

Sunday 7th Decmeber 10:15 AM - All Age

This service has a more relaxed style and content, suitable for the whole family.

Sunday 7th December 3:15 PM - Messy Church does Christingle

Please join us as we celebrate Jesus as the Light of the world. The Christingle service aims to spread a message of hope, love, and joy by visually representing Christian beliefs and bringing families and communities together.

Sunday 14th December 10:15 AM - Parish Eucharist

This is our primary style of service. The choir sings, we read the Bible, affirm our faith, pray and share Holy Communion together.

Sunday 14th December 3:00 PM - Outdoor Nativity Play

Please join us in Brough as members of St. Helen's put on an outdoor nativity play, and tell the story of the birth of Jesus.

Sunday 21st December 10:15 AM - Matins

This is a traditional worship service which is expressed in choral singing and led by the choir.

Sunday 21st December 6:30 PM - Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Please join us for this traditional service of nine lessons and carols. This service is a Christmas service with roots in the Anglican Church, first devised in 1880. It features nine Bible readings that tell the story from The Fall to the birth of Jesus Christ, interspersed with traditional carols and hymns, sung by both the choir and the congregation. After the service, please stay for festive drinks and mince pies.

Sunday 24th December Time 3:30 PM - Crib Service

Please join us for this popular and family friendly crib service. The service reenacts the Christmas story through narration, singing, and participation from children dressed in suitable costumes.

Wednesday 24th December Time 11:30 PM - Midnight Eucharist

Please join us for this Midnight Eucharist service.

Thursday 25th December Time 10:15 PM - Christmas Morning Eucharist

Please join us for this Christmas Morning Eucharist service. Children are invited to bring a Christmas present to show the congregation.