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
SERVICE INFORMATION
Sunday 05 December - Sung Eucharist - Second Sunday of Advent
The latest service sheets and bulletins are available to view here:
05-12-2021 – Service Sheet and Bulletin – Second Sunday of Advent
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.
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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CONCERT: Worcester Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert 1900 Pershore Abbey
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CONCERT: Worcester Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert 1900 Pershore Abbey
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NEW: Café Church 0945 St Andrew’s Centre
Morning Praise 1030 St Mary’s Wick
Eucharist with Choir 1030 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
JOIN US IN ST ANDREW’S: Wholeness and Healing 1700 St Andrew’s Centre
Events for December
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EVENT: SING ALONG WITH EVE – CHRISTMAS CAROLS & SONGS 1940 ST ANDREW’S CENTRE
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CONCERT: Pershore Choral Christmas Concert 1930 Pershore Abbey
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JOIN US IN CHURCH: Eucharist 0800 Pershore Abbey
Morning Praise Tinsel-Free Service 1030 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
Holy Communion and Carols 1030 St Nicholas, Pinvin
Nine Lessons and Carols Service 1700 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
Walkabout Carol Service 1800 Wick Village
CONCERT: Pianoscapes1430 St Andrew’s Centre
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JOIN US IN ABBEY PARK: Outdoor Christingle Service 1530 TBC
Christingle 1600 at St Mary’s, Wick
Christingle and Crib Service 1700 St Nicholas’, Pinvin (Ticket Only)
Midnight Mass 2315 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
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25th
JOIN US IN CHURCH: Christmas Day Eucharist 0800 Pershore Abbey
Christmas Day Parish Communion 0900 St Mary’s, Wick
Christmas Day All Age Eucharist with choir 1030 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
Christmas Day Holy Communion 1030 at St James’, Birlingham
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Eucharist with Choir 1030 at Pershore Abbey with Live Stream
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