Blog: September 2024 - People and/or Buildings?
I have often heard and I say it myself, ‘The church is not the building - it’s the people!’ And yet most people use the word ‘church’ to...
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Service Times
You would be very welcome to join us for any of our church services.
Our usual monthly pattern of worship for Sundays is:
Every Sunday 10am Communion service moving round the five churches
Most Sundays 11.15am Shorter service - see monthly posters for details
1st & 3rd Sundays of each month Evensong at Wilden 6pm
Service times may vary depending on time of year, do check 'This Month's Services' below
Our 11:00am Wednesday Communion service is at Ravensden (1st Wednesday), Bolnhurst Old School (2nd Wednesday), Keysoe (10:00am 3rd Wednesday) Colmworth (4th Wednesday) (5th Wednesday no service)
In addition we meet for Morning Prayer each Monday morning at Keysoe at 9:15am and
Wednesday Morning at Wilden at 9.15am
NEXT MONTH'S SERVICES
Wednesday 2nd October
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
RAVENSDEN 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 6th October Trinity 19
KEYSOE 10am Harvest Holy Communion
Followed by Harvest Lunch & Auction 1pm Village Hall
WILDEN 6pm Harvest Evensong
Monday 7th October
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 9th October
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
BOLNHURST OLD SCHOOL 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 13th October Trinity 20
COLMWORTH 10am Holy Communion
BOLNHURST 11.15am Harvest Holy Communion
Monday 14th October
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 16th October
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
KEYSOE 10am Holy Communion
Sunday 20th October Trinity 21
RAVENSDEN 10am Holy Communion
KEYSOE 11.15am Family Service
WILDEN 6pm Evensong
Monday 21st October
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 23rd October
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
COLMWORTH 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th October Trinity 22 Bible Sunday
BOLNHURST 10am Holy Communion & Baptism
COLMWORTH 11.15am All Ages Service
Monday 28th October
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 30th October
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
THIS MONTH'S SERVICES
Sunday 1st September Trinity 14
KEYSOE 10am Holy Communion
RAVENSDEN 11.15am Morning Prayer
WILDEN 6pm Evensong
Monday 2nd September
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 4th September
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
RAVENSDEN 11am Morning Prayer
Sunday 8th September Trinity 15 & Accession 2
COLMWORTH 10.00am Holy Communion
BOLNHURST 11.15am Morning Prayer
Monday 9th September
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 11th September
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
BOLNHURST OLD SCHOOL 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 15th September Trinity 16
RAVENSDEN 10am Holy Communion
KEYSOE 11.15am Family Service
WILDEN 6pm Evening Prayer
Monday 16th September
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 18th September
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
KEYSOE 10am Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd September Trinity 17
BOLNHURST 10am Holy Communion
COLMWORTH 11.15am All Ages Harvest Festival & Lunch
Monday 23rd September
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 25th September
WILDEN 9.15am Morning Prayer
COLMWORTH 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 29th September Trinity 18
St Michael’s WILDEN 10am Choral Holy Communion
RAVENDEN 5pm Harvest & Cider Supper (Village Hall)
Monday 30th September
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
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Harvest Services
Sunday 22nd September
COLMWORTH 11.15am All Age Harvest Festival followed by Lunch
Sunday 29th September
RAVENSDEN 5.00pm Village Hall Harvest Festival Service &
Cider Supper
Sunday 6th October
KEYSOE 10am Harvest Holy Communion followed by
1.00pm Harvest Lunch & Auction at Village Hall
WILDEN 6.00pm Harvest Evensong
Sunday 13th October
BOLNHURST 11.15am Harvest Holy Communion
News
Life Events
We would love to help you plan your special service with us
Newsletter & Notices
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, 12 SeptKeysoe12 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 21:30Keysoe, Pertenhall Rd, Keysoe, Bedford MK44 2HR, UK12 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 21:30Keysoe, Pertenhall Rd, Keysoe, Bedford MK44 2HR, UKMen Matter! The Second Thursday of every month at The Chequers Pub, Keysoe, 7.30-9.30pm Time for a pint and sausage roll A partnership, of Rural North Beds Churches Contact: Doug: 012364 376556 or Tim: 07808 865716 See you at TMG
Multiple DatesCream Tea Afternoons at St Mary's KeysoeSat, 14 SeptSt Mary the Virgin, Keysoe14 Sept 2024, 15:00 – 17:00St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe, Keysoe, Bedfordshire MK44 2HW, UK
Fri, 20 SeptBolnhurst Old School, Bedford20 Sept 2024, 10:30 – 12:30Bolnhurst Old School, Bedford, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK
Multiple DatesFri, 20 SeptSt Denys, Colmworth20 Sept 2024, 12:30 – 13:30St Denys, Colmworth, Colmworth, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK
Fri, 27 SeptRavensden Village Hall27 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 13:00Ravensden Village Hall, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford MK44 2RL, UK27 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 13:00Ravensden Village Hall, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford MK44 2RL, UKCome along and join our Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September 10am - 1pm. £5.00 entry to include drink and cake. There will be a raffle including M&S hamper, Horse and Jockey voucher and wine. Donations of cakes and help on the day appreciated. Contact Judith : thedrings@hotmail.com
Sat, 26 OctBolnhurst Old School, Bedford26 Oct 2024, 22:30 – 27 Oct 2024, 12:30Bolnhurst Old School, Bedford, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK
Sat, 07 SeptKeysoe Village Hall, Bedford07 Sept 2024, 14:00 – 16:30Keysoe Village Hall, Bedford, Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe Row, Bedford MK44 2JE, UK
Mon, 26 AugManor Farm, Colmworth26 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 16:30Manor Farm, Colmworth, Manor Farm, High St, Swineshead, Bedford MK44 2AA, UK26 Aug 2024, 14:00 – 16:30Manor Farm, Colmworth, Manor Farm, High St, Swineshead, Bedford MK44 2AA, UKJoin us and treat yourself to a Cream Tea and Cake, Stalls, Tombola and Raffle at our Garden Party, Manor Farm, Colmworth 2pm - 4.30pm Proceeds in aid of St Denys Church, Colmworth Visit Colmworth Garden & Produce event in the church
Mon, 26 AugSt Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire26 Aug 2024, 10:30 – 16:30St Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK26 Aug 2024, 10:30 – 16:30St Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UKJoin us for a wonderful display of local crafts and produce at St Denys Church, Colmworth on Monday 26th August 10.30am to 4.30pm. For entry information contact a_brown182@btinternet.com or hazel_fieldsrd@hotmail.com
Cream Tea Afternoons at St Mary's KeysoeSun, 18 AugSt Mary the Virgin, Keysoe18 Aug 2024, 15:00 – 17:00St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe, Keysoe, Bedfordshire MK44 2HW, UK- Sat, 10 AugBolnhurst Old School, Bedford10 Aug 2024, 10:30 – 12:30Bolnhurst Old School, Bedford, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK
Multiple DatesWed, 17 JulSt Denys Church, Colmworth17 Jul 2024, 10:30 – 12:00St Denys Church, Colmworth, Colmworth, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK
Jigsaw ChallengeSat, 13 JulSt Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire13 Jul 2024, 18:00St Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK13 Jul 2024, 18:00St Denys Church, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UKEnjoy a fun evening with friends completing a Jigsaw £10 per ticket, includes a 2-course meal Bring your own drink Raffle Proceeds to church funds Contact: Wendy Jephcote or Jackie Ayto for tickets Wendy: 07415 006278 or wendy.jephcote@gmail.com Jackie: 07929 943348 or jackieayto@btinternet.com
Sat, 06 JulKeysoe Village Hall06 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 21:00Keysoe Village Hall, Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe Row, Bedford MK44 2JE, UK06 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 21:00Keysoe Village Hall, Elm Tree Grove, Keysoe Row, Bedford MK44 2JE, UKSaturday 6th July at Keysoe Village Hall from 5pm Grand Draw will take place during the evening Cash Only Bar Tickets Adults £12, Children 10 and under £5 available from Penny Heming 01234 378878, Peggy Robins 01234 708598 or Jenny Carter 01234 376295 In aid of St Mary's Church, Keysoe- Sat, 06 JulRavensden06 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 12:00Ravensden, All Saints Church, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford MK44 2RR, UK06 Jul 2024, 10:00 – 12:00Ravensden, All Saints Church, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford MK44 2RR, UKSaturday 6th July from 10 o'clock until 12.00. Home made cakes, coffee and tea. (all profits going towards the Primrose Car Service whose volunteers drive people from Bedford to Addenbrookes for treatments and to the fabric of our church).
Wed, 03 JulSt Nicholas Church, Wilden03 Jul 2024, 18:30 – 20:30St Nicholas Church, Wilden, High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB, UK
Tue, 02 JulSt Mary the Virgin, Keysoe02 Jul 2024, 19:30 – 22:00St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe, Keysoe, Bedfordshire MK44 2HW, UK02 Jul 2024, 19:30 – 22:00St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe, Keysoe, Bedfordshire MK44 2HW, UKA Miscellany of Madrigals, Part songs and Folk songs by Cantamus on Tuesday 2nd July, 7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Keysoe. Conductor Gary Mudd Tickets £10 on the door (cash only please) Light refreshments included, donations please for wine All proceeds to St Mary's Building Fund
Teddy Bear Parachute DropSun, 23 JunSt Nicholas Church, Wilden23 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:00St Nicholas Church, Wilden, High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB, UK23 Jun 2024, 14:00 – 16:00St Nicholas Church, Wilden, High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB, UKBring your own Teddy or sponsor the Church Teddy and enjoy an afternoon of fun as you watch your teddy parachute or zip wire from the church tower to the sound of the Salvation Army Band. Parachutes available. There will be refreshments and donations are welcome.
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. The PCC's have adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding.
To view our policy or to contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Jane Snaith, please click on the buttons below.
or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor at safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org
CHURCH LOCATIONS
St Nicholas, Wilden, MK44 2PB
St Denys, Colmworth, MK44 2JU
All Saints, Ravensden, MK44 2RR
St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe, MK44 2HW
St Dunstan, Bolnhurst, MK44 2HB
BENEFICE OFFICE
Ravensden Parish Room,
All Saints Church, Ravensden,
Bedfordshire, MK44 2RR
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