St Martin’s Church, North Nibley

Welcome to St Martin’s pages. This page acts as our focus and summarises our events and activities, providing links to more details about them, about our church, our people and how to contact us.

OUR WEEKLY RECORDED SERVICES CONTINUE.  The church is open during the day and the churchyard is always open and provides a place for quiet reflection and prayer – with benches. Please do make use of it.

We send out a weekly email regarding forthcoming services and events and giving relevant updates. To subscribe, please see this document and send us an email

During services, we have an area at the back of the church for those who feel particularly vulnerable. Please see the relevant blog post

The latest changes to these pages:
*Blog for 1st October 2023 has been added.  Please see the latest blog for details of services and forthcoming events, the recorded service and some links we hope you will find useful.

Summary of Regular Services

The church is now open daily for visitors and private prayer

The monthly pattern of services in St Martin’s is as follows:
Weeks 1 and 3. Family Service  at 0930
Weeks 2 and 4. Communion at 09.30
5th Sunday, A  service for the whole benefice in one of its churches

Every Sunday – a recorded service is available on this website.

 

Forthcoming ‘Events’

Sat 30th September 2023 – Harvest supper and auction in the Village Hall for Christian Aid – now fully booked

Sunday 3rd December 2023 – 4pm in church – Advent Carol Service

Sunday 17th December 2023 – 6 pm in church – Christmas Carol Service

Christmas Eve 2023
There will not be a morning service
       6pm in church – Christingle service
       exact time TBA – ‘Midnight’ Carol Service in church

Christmas Day 2023 – 9.30 am communion in church

The Church of England web site gives more information and will signpost Christian resources available on line.

The term ‘Spiritual Communion’ has been used historically to describe the means of grace by which a person, prevented for some serious reason from sharing in a celebration of the Eucharist, nonetheless shares in the communion of Jesus Christ.

About us

The Benefice
The parish of North Nibley is part of the Tyndale Benefice.   We are  delighted that Rev Lesley Hewish is now licensed (22 May 2022) as our Priest-in-Charge  for a period of 3 years. The Benefice Profile gives an overview of the churches, their aspirations and the environment in which they reside.

Churches Together
We work closely with the Chapel in the village, sharing services and other events throughout the year

Choir
We have a dedicated choir which sings at all the 9.30 communion services, as well as at ‘special’ services. It is always keen to welcome  new members

Bells
The bellringers are looking for new ringers!

Village School
We have very close links with our village C of E primary school, which holds many services in the Church, as well as ‘experience’ events, supported by members of the congregation. We help with ‘open the book’ and hold joint fundraising events with the Friends of the school – FONNS.
We also work with the village nursery and playgroup.

Safeguarding
Please see our safeguarding page for more information and the policies page for formal documentation

3oth July 2023

Sunday 30th July 2023. There will be a service at 11am in St Kenelm’s, Alderley for the whole benefice. It will be led by Archdeacon Hilary. Parking is available – please see the poster.

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Sunday 23rd July 2023

Sunday 23rd July 2023. The service in church at 9.30am will be a communion service led by Rev Peter Marsh
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  will be available here

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Sunday 16th July 2023

Sunday 16th July 2023. The service in church at 9.30am will be a service of the Word led by Canon Jane Kenchington
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  will be available here

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Sunday 9th July 2023

Sunday 9th July 2023. The service in church at 9.30am will be a communion service led by Rev Peter Marsh

The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  will be available here

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Sunday 2nd July 2023

Sunday 2nd July 2023. The service in church at 9.30am will be a service of the Word led by Rev Lesley Hewish. There will be croissants and coffee during the service
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  will be available here

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Sunday 25th June 2023

Sunday 25th June 2023 The service in church at 9.30am will be a communion service led by Rev Peter Marsh
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  is available here

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Sunday 18th June 2023

Sun 18th June 2023 – The service in church at 9.30am will be a service of healing and reconciliation  led by Rev Lesley Hewish   
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  will be available here

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Sunday 11th June 2023

Sat 10th and Sun 11th June 2023 – Open Gardens in North Nibley

Sun 11th June 2023 – The service at church at 9.30am will be a communion service led by Rev Lesley Hewish. Anticipating fine weather, this service will be outside in the churchyard – with a portable organ.
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Sunday 4th June 2023 – Trinity Sunday

Sunday 4th June 2023 –Trinity Sunday – 9.30am. The service in church will be a service of the Word led by Rev Peter Marsh
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  is available here

Sat 10th and Sun 11th June – Open Gardens in North Nibley

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Sunday 28th May 2023 and a look ahead

Sunday 28th May 2023 – Pentecost, Whit Sunday  9.30am. The service in church will be a communion service led by Canon Jane Kenchington
The recorded service is now available
The pew sheet  is available here

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