Churches

All Saints’ Parish Church

Situated in Church Square, All Saints’ is an English Church of the late 13th Century. It has an outstanding broach spire, 15th Century roofs, fine medieval woodwork and stained glass windows by C.E.Kempe. The Sunday Services are 8.00am Holy Communion; 9.15am Sung Eucharist; 11.15am Young Families Service (first and third Sundays in the month); 6.00pm Evensong or alternative worship. Daily services include a Service for Parents and Toddlers on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month and a range of other activities for all ages. Please see the Church notice board for details. www.allsaintslb.org.uk. There is a Church coffee shop open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. As a church, we endeavour to provide a programme to cater for people of all ages and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Church Square, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AE. Tel: 01525 373 217. www.allsaintslb.org.uk

Hockliffe Street Baptist Church
Hockliffe Street Baptist Church is a family-friendly church of around 200 people, based in Leighton Buzzard town centre. You will find folk here from complete beginners to long-established Christians. Church is the people not the place, so we respond to the good news that Jesus is our Lord by sharing our lives with others. We run mid-week groups where we can do this.www.leightonbaptists.org.uk. Our Sunday morning programme is made up of two sessions with a coffee break between them:
SESSION ONE: (10.00am to 10.40am) – THE MAIN TRACK BIBLE STUDIES and GOD CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL (10.00am to 10.45am) 3 to 13yrs. Creche is available through Sunday morning: 0 to 3yrs.
SESSION TWO: 11.00am FAMILY PRAISE & THE MESSAGE SERVICE during the sermon children aged 0 to 13yrs are catered for in age-appropriate groups. COMMUNION SERVICE: 6.00pm (fourth Sunday each month). Mums and Toddlers meet every Tuesday morning during term time. Open Door is a drop in cafe at the rear of the church every Tuesday from 10:00am to 1:30pm.

33 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1EZ. Tel: 01525 371 312.www.hockliffestreetbaptistchurch.org.uk

Leighton Christian Fellowship
Leighton Christian Fellowship is a free, independent Church affiliated to the ‘Evangelical Alliance’. The Church meets for worship at Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, every Sunday at 10.30am. Our welcoming, contemporary style of worship is informal ‘God-honouring’, ‘Christ-centred’ and ‘Spirit-filled’. During the week on Wednesdays at 8.00pm there are friendly LifeGroup meetings planned for homes and at the Upper Room (Furniture Shop), 3, Hockliffe Street for Bible Study and Prayer. The Church supplies a chaplain service to the residents of the Knowles and Swiss Cottage nursing homes and to the sheltered housing flats of Tudor Court (Leighton Buzzard) and Orchard House (Harlington). www.lcf.uk.net Formed under the auspices of the LCF is the UK Christian Music Alliance (www.ukcma.com) and the NCM Radio Show (www.ncmradioshow.com) that have worldwide ministries.

Tel: 01525 237 700

Linslade Methodist Church

An older congregation meet for worship every Sunday at 10.30am.

Mentmore Road, Linslade, Tel: 01525 372 289
Meadow Way Fellowship on the Way
A fellowship of believers who meet on Meadow Way committed to building a long-term Christian presence on the Meadow Way estate. Activities include concerts and seasonal outreach. For further details contact Linda Finley-Day.

Tel: 01525 374 870

New Life Community Church

We aim to be an open and friendly Church who worship on Sundays from 10:30am at Leighton Middle School. We welcome all ages and include a creche, and kids Church. Cell, Youth and Alpha Groups meet during the week for worship, bible study, encouragement and fun. Through the power of God’s Word and His Spirit we seek to understand and apply His truth to our lives and to our community around us.

Tel: 01525 385 578 www.newlifeleightonbuzzard.org

Parishes of Totternhoe, Stanbridge and Tilsworth

St. Giles of Provence Totternhoe, St. John the Baptist, Stanbridge and All Saints, Tilsworth are three historic village Churches sharing ministry as one Benefice. Within the Benefice, Holy Communion is celebrated each Sunday. Once a month Family Services are held at Totternhoe and Stanbridge. Mid-week Holy Communion services are held in each Church. Details of service times are posted in each Church.

Tel: 01525 210 253 www.tstbenefice.org

Sacred Heart Catholic

Situated in Beaudesert, serving the town and 22 villages Celebration of Holy Mass: Weekends – Saturday 6pm, Sundays – 9.00am and 10.30am, Feast Days – 9.30am and 8.00pm, Polish community – last Sunday of the month at 4.00pm. The Church is open to all for prayer and rest most days of the year. A special note for parents of young children – R.E. is held at 10.00am every Saturday morning in school term time. Confessions: Saturday – 11.00am to 11.25am and 5.15pm to 5.45pm

Beaudesert, Tel: 01525 372 312 www.sacredheartchurch.cjb.net

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Lammas Walk is a friendly and welcoming group of Christians who have found a faith and a friend in Jesus Christ. Our worship is bright and informal with a strong emphasis on sound Bible teaching. Our fellowship is active in the community with activities including Parent and Toddler group and Senior Citizens’ club. Please ring for more details. You can be sure of a warm welcome. Family Service Sunday 10.15am; Praise Meeting at 11.45am

Lammas Walk, Tel: 01525 373 780

St. Barnabas’ Parish Church

We aim to offer varied worship to enable people of all ages to worship God. We are also learning how to serve the local community more effectively. The main Sunday Service is at 10.00am, usually Parish Communion, but sometimes a simpler All Age Communion. There is also Holy Communion at 8.00am and an evening service at 6.00pm, usually Evensong, but sometimes informal worship. There are midweek services, study groups and other activities for adults and young people – please phone for details.

Tel: 01525 372 149 www.linslade-parish.org.uk

St. Mary’s C of E

Said Eucharist first Saturday of the month 9.30am; open Sunday afternoons between Easter and Harvest; other services are held occasionally. It is a much-loved mediaeval church and is part of the Parish of Linslade.

Old Linslade, Tel: 01525 372 149

St. Michael’s Church

St. Michael’s Church is an ancient building, parts of which dates from the 14th Century. It stands at the heart of the village and sees a crucial part of its role as encouraging community life. The Parish Eucharist is held at 9.30am first Sunday of the month with the Young Families Eucharist at 9.30am on the third Sunday of the month and we warmly welcome all who come to join us as we seek to worship and serve God together.

Eggington, Tel: 01525 373 217 www.allsaintslb.org.uk

St. Michael and All Angels Church

St. Michael’s is a small, welcoming village church situated on the top of the hill in Billington. A place of worship has stood on that site from prehistoric times, the current building dating from the 13th Century. Like a city on a hill we seek to shine the light and love of God into the village and larger parish as we offer worship and praise to God in this tranquil and beautiful setting. The Parish Eucharist is held at 11.00am with the Family Eucharist on the third Sunday of the month at 11.00am and we offer a warm invitation to all to come and join us. For more information please visit our team website.

Billington, Tel: 01525 373 217 www.allsaintslb.org.uk

St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas church sits on a hill with commanding views to the south and west, on the edge of Hockliffe village. The church dates back to Norman times. Holy Communion is held at 9.30am every Sunday. Visitors are very welcome.

Hockliffe, Tel: 01525 237 633www.allsaintslb.org.uk/villages/hockliff.htm

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

We meet for Worship at 10.45am on the second and last Sunday of each month. Our meeting is based on silent worship. There is fellowship afterwards and other activities at other times.

27 North Street, Tel: 01525 379 627

Trinity Methodist Church
Located in North Street, Trinity is a welcoming and active Church attracting people of all ages. Sunday worship is at 10.30am and 6.00pm. Early Church for young families is held at 9.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. On the first Sunday of each month there is a Communion Service at 8.30am followed by breakfast. A half-hour service takes place on Tuesdays at 10.00am after which coffee is served. Refreshments and lunches are served in the Trinity Cellar on Thursdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Coffee Stop operates in the Cellar on Saturdays from 8.45am to 12noon. A full and varied programme of activities catering for all ages, including Mums & Tots groups and Scouts and Girls’ Brigade, takes place during the week.

North Street, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1ES. Tel: 01525 372 289