Take a look at our calendar to see if any fit in with your diaries. Should you wish to have more information please get in touch with Ellie at the church office on 01789 509278 or email administrator@alcesterminster.org
In addition to the advertised events below please don't forget we have:
Breathing Space on the 1st Sat of each month - Weethley
Messy Church on the 3rd Tues of each month - Alcester
What's coming this Christmas Season?
Messy Church - Jesus Meets Mary
Tuesday 16th December
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Eric Payne Centre, Alcester
Join us for our Special Christmas Messy Church!
Jesus meets Mary and we meet Jesus!
Crafts, story, much celebration and a hot meal for everyone!
Christmas jumpers welcomed!
We regret to inform that the Carol Service at St Peter's church, Coughton is cancelled due to circumstances out of our control.
This was due to take place on Thurs 18th Dec.
St Peter's next service is a Christingle on the 24th Dec.
Alternatively, for Carol Services we have:
14th Dec - Great Alne - Morning Worship with Carols - 11am
21st Dec - Weethley - Christmas Carols & Readings - 9am
21st Dec - Kinwarton - Candlelit Carols - 7pm
22nd Dec - Carol Service - Haselor - 7.30pm
24th Dec - Great Alne - Family Carol Service - 3pm
St Nicholas Fund Raising Lunch
Good Food, Good Company, Good Cause
The next Fundraising Lunch is
on Thursday 18 December at 12.30pm
in Church House for Lifespace
As numbers are limited booking is essential so if you would like to come and enjoy home-cooked food with good company and in aid of a worthwhile cause, please contact Gwyneth Osborne 01789 763509.
Sing On Sunday
Sunday 21st Dec
6pm - 6.30pm
Maudslay Restaurant, Maudslay House, Great Alne Park
The GAP LIFE group warmly invite you to come and sing some of our favourite hymns.
Vehicle entrance between the GA cricket club and East Lodge B49 6HX
on foot through the Park Lane pedestrian gate
Please park prettily!
For more information contact Maureen thgink.mj@btinternet.com
Sung Compline - New Year's Eve &
2026
The monthly service of Sung Compline at St Nicholas held on the last Friday of each month at 5.00pm will continue through 2026.
This short service will also be sung on New Year's Eve, Wednesday 31st December at 5.00pm, an appropriate day to pray to God for rest at the close of the year, and for renewed strength for whatever the New Year may bring forth in our daily lives.
The singing group has a flexible line-up according to individual
availability. Singers are welcome to join us, either experienced or as
newcomers to its plainchant format, for whom tuition can be given. Please contact Richard Osborne 01789 763509.
See below for our January Events!
Breathing Space
Saturday 3rd January
St James Church, Weethley
Relax and enjoy a peaceful moment of mindful meditation with music and reflection.
Sing on Sunday
Sunday 4th January
6pm - 6.30pm
Maudslay Restaurant, Maudslay House, Great Alne Park
The GAP LIFE group warmly invite you to come and sing some of our favourite hymns.
Vehicle entrance between the GA cricket club and East Lodge B49 6HX
on foot through the Park Lane pedestrian gate
Please park prettily!
For more information contact Maureen thgink.mj@btinternet.com
Alpha Course
Returning due to popular demand - Alpha AND Youth Alpha.
Alpha starts 10th January - 28th March 2026, Saturday mornings with breakfast included.
Youth Alpha (for 11-18 year olds) starts Sunday 25th January.
If interested in either please contact the Minster office or Julie Lindsay on julie.lindsay@alcesterminster.org
Beginners Bible Club
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY (check the Minster calendar for week)
1pm - 2.30pm
Alcester Inn
Each week we'll look at a Bible passage together, reflect on what it means, and discuss how it relates to our lives as Christians.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your understanding, this group is a great place to grow in faith and we look forward to welcoming you!
If you would like to join please speak to Roger or April Rogers-Steele or Rev Julie Lindsay.