Pershore Abbey
The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross
PERSHORE ABBEY IS OPEN
The Abbey is the Church of England parish church for the market town of Pershore and one of the finest examples of Norman and Early English architecture in the country.
NOTICEBOARD . . .
reviewed 30 September 2021
In person worship continues in the Pershore Benefice supported by a range of online material available across our digital and social media platforms.
The Pershore Abbey 1030 Sunday service is live-streamed every week and available to view here
We ask all of those entering our churches to follow our guidelines and procedures to ensure everyone’s continued safety and request that all visitors wear a mask when entering, leaving or exploring our church buildings, unless you are exempt. Masks may be removed when seated for worship. If you wish to join in with congregational singing, we ask that you do so quietly and that you wear a face-covering.
Public Worship: Please see the current weekly bulletin for full details of our in person services. Please be aware that some of our regular services have not yet resumed.
General Visitors: You are welcome to explore the Abbey and to visit our bookstall. Please follow the guidelines we have put in place to help keep everyone safe.
LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION UPDATES
- November IONA Gathering & Service: 1330 St Andrew’s Centre
- 1040 Remembrance Sunday Service 2021 to be Ticket Only
- Pershore Abbey joins the Parish Giving Scheme for Regular Giving
- CALLING YOUNG DISCIPLES: News from your Mission Enabler
- NEW to the Pershore Benefice – Monthly Café Church 0945 St Andrew’s Centre
- LIVE STREAMING: Join our service from Pershore Abbey every Sunday at 1030
- ST ANDREW’S CENTRE OPEN FOR BUSINESS: New events coming soon!
- Pipe Dreams Update April 2021

SERVICE INFORMATION
Sunday 25 November - Christ the King
The latest service sheets and bulletins are available to view here:
21-11-2021 – Service Sheet and Bulletin -Christ the King
As we seek to find new ways to reach out to our congregation, we hope that you will use these sheets at the time you would normally attend church, no matter where you are.
Keep up to date with all the latest information through our live social media feeds in the footer section of our website and online.
LIVE STREAMED SERVICES
A recording of the latest available Sunday service can be viewed below.
Our Mission:
We welcome all to Pershore Abbey
Pershore Abbey sits in the heart of the community and has been a place of worship focused on the life and needs of the wider community for over a thousand years.
We want to share the life of this former Benedictine Abbey with those who want to come and worship and mark life’s important events, with those who want to enjoy good music and performance, with those who love history and with those who long to share God’s love for everyone.
As Kingdom people we are a church that seeks to:
• Worship God• Welcome All• Reach out to the World



Upcoming Events in the Pershore Benefice
Throughout the year we host a number of concerts and events in and around Pershore Abbey.
Here are just some of the upcoming events in the next few weeks and months.
Pershore Choral present Great Choral Classics 1930 Pershore Abbey
Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BL
Holy Communion 1030 St James’, Birlingham
St James' ChurchChurch Lane, Birlingham, WR10 3AB
Sunday Praise 1030 St Nicholas’, Pinvin
St Nicholas' Church, Church Lane, Off Main St, Pinvin, Worcester, WR10 2EU
JOIN US IN CHURCH & ONLINE: Eucharist with Choir 1030 Pershore Abbey
Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BL
Explore Pershore Abbey
Learn more about Pershore Abbey, the benefice and the latest offerings, news and updates.
Worship @ Pershore Abbey
The Abbey has been the focus for worship of God for many centuries. We continue that tradition with the services that we offer on a daily and weekly basis.
If you are thinking of joining us for worship, this is our usual pattern of services but during the Covid 19 crisis please check the diary/calendar to confirm the services for a particular day. We look forward to welcoming you.
For more detailed information on any of our services please check the calendar and click on the service to learn more.
Sunday Services
Regular / Weekly Services
8:00am Holy Communion - First Sunday only10:30am Sung Eucharist
Other Services
5:00pm Sung Evensong
First Sunday of the month
SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19
5:00pm Wholeness and Healing
Second Sunday of the month
9:30am Morning Praise
Fourth Sunday of the month
SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19 - please join us for Sunday Praise at 1030 on the fourth Sunday of the month
5:00pm Iona Worship
4th Sunday in the Month
10.30am All Benefice Eucharist, see diary for service venue
Fifth Sunday of the month
Weekday Services
Regular Daily Services - Monday to Saturday
8:00am Silent Prayer8:30am Matins and Eucharist5:00pm Evening Prayer
Other Services
11:00am Eucharist (from the Book of Common Prayer)
Every Friday
SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19
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Pershore Choral present Great Choral Classics 1930 Pershore Abbey
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Holy Communion 1030 St James’, Birlingham
Sunday Praise 1030 St Nicholas’, Pinvin
JOIN US IN CHURCH & ONLINE: Eucharist with Choir 1030 Pershore Abbey
Sung Eucharist – suspended due to Covid 19
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Alpha Course Autumn 2021 St Andrew’s Centre (see event details for session dates and times)
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JOIN US IN CHURCH: Eucharist 0800 Pershore Abbey
JOIN US IN CHURCH & ONLINE: Advent Carol Service 1500 Pershore Abbey
JOIN US IN CHURCH & ONLINE: Sunday Praise with Choir 1030 Pershore Abbey
Parish Communion 1030 St Mary’s Wick
Sung Eucharist – suspended due to Covid 19
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