Our Services

Regular Services: What, when, and where

On Sundays

Our main Sunday services start at 11am every Sunday and last for about an hour. No booking is necessary.

Sung Eucharist is on the first, second, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month.
Choral Mattins is on the third Sunday, with an additional service of Holy Communion at 8am.
Choral Evensong is held once a term at 4:30pm.

Throughout the week

Every weekday there is a short service of Morning and Evening Prayer at 9am and 4pm.
On Wednesdays there is a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am.
Every first Wednesday of the month, we hold Compline by Zoom

All services are at St Botolph's:
Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1RG

See here for details of how to find us.

What to expect

You can expect:

A warm welcome, with all the materials you need to follow the service easily
Eucharistic worship that is ordered, structured and dignified, according to the Book of Common Prayer and the Authorised (King James) Version of the Bible
Beautiful music in the Anglican choral tradition at all main Sunday services, led by the choir and organist
Orthodox preaching that follows the Church’s liturgical year, and is based on the teaching of the Christian Faith and the exposition of the Scriptures
A friendly chat afterwards over tea or coffee and refreshments - please do say hello to the Rector and members of the congregation!

There is organ music before the service and a bell is rung for about five minutes before the service starts. All services will have a sermon from the Rector or a visiting preacher. These usually last for around 10 minutes. The choir plays a part in all services, leading hymns and sung elements of the service. The service ends with an organ voluntary. Many people sit and listen to this for five minutes or so. Others will start to congregate around the tea and coffee table for a chat.

At Sung Eucharist and Holy Communion services, all who are baptised and would normally receive communion are welcome to do so. Alternatively, you are welcome to come up with a service sheet in your hands to receive a blessing, or to remain in your seat if you prefer.

Children

We welcome children of all ages and no one should be embarrassed if young ones cry or older ones wander around. We do not at the moment have a Sunday School so children remain in the service with their parents. There is a carpeted area in the side chapel which is available for parents and small children who want to step away from the main church for a while.

If you have any questions about our Services or need to get in touch with us about any other enquiry we will be happy to help. Please Contact Us for more information.

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Planning your Visit

Welcome to St Botolph's

The following information is specifically for those planning a first visit, so that you know beforehand what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

Our services are at St Botolph's church in the centre of Cambridge (details below). On Sundays these always start at 11.00am. We suggest planning to arrive 10-15 minutes early, especially if driving as parking spaces are in short supply in central Cambridge, and to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by a sides person who will help you find somewhere to sit and will give you a hymn book and a prayer book, or a service sheet.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service and we hope very much that you will stay for a chat. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Plan your journey:

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Accessibility: There is wheelchair access. Please let the sides person know on your arrival and they will help you. Please note access to the toilet requires a step.

The service

Our Sunday service begins at 11am and follows the Book of Common Prayer. On the first, second, fourth and fifth Sundays we have a Sung Eucharist. On the third Sunday we have Choral Mattins with a said service of Holy Communion at 8am. There will be organ music before the service and the bell will ring for about five minutes before the service starts. All services will have a sermon from the Rector or a visiting preacher. These usually last for around 10-15 minutes. The choir plays a part in all services, leading hymns and sung elements of the service. The service ends with an organ voluntary. Many people sit and listen to this for five minutes or so. Others will start to congregate around the tea and coffee table for a chat.

What about children?

We welcome children of all ages and no one should be embarrassed if young ones cry or older ones wander around. We do not have a Sunday School so children remain in the service with their parents. There is a carpeted area in the side chapel which is available for parents and small children who want to step away from the main church for a while.

Getting in touch

Helping with services and the life of the church

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make our services run smoothly, please let us know. We are always looking for help with anything from flowers, to refreshments, to opening the church for visitors during the week and a hundred and one other tasks that keep the life of the community.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


The Rev'd Jonathan Collis, Rector		Sarah Eastwood, Churchwarden

We hope that you will feel at home at St Botolph's.

Best Wishes,
All at St Botolph's