What’s on in November at St Nicholas Church?
Muddy Church. A space for all for wandering & wondering with God, for all the family, on thefirst Sunday of each month in term time. IN DECEMBER it is replaced by Christingle service at4pm.
Fledglings. Our toddler group meets at Pucks Oak Barn on Monday mornings from 9am in term time. Contact fledglings@stnicholascompton.org.
Inside Out. Meets Saturday 7 November, 10am-12 noon to keep the church & churchyard looking good. Just turn up or contact wardens@stnicholascompton.org.
Bell Ringing. Sunday service ringing 9.50am-10.30am (1st Sunday only 5.30pm-6pm). Bell ringing practice alternate Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. Practice sessions can also be arranged at other times to suit those who cannot manage a weekday morning. Contact phil.gorton@btinternet.com.
Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals. Please contact our Rector Sally if you would like to mark a family milestone at St Nicholas. If you would like someone to pray for you or with you, please contact our Rector Sally at rector@stnicholascompton.org. Confidences will be respected.
NOVEMBER SERVICES
| Sunday 1st | 10.30am Muddy Church Autumn Adventures | Sunday 15th | 10.30am Holy Communion |
| 6pm Evensong All Saints | |||
| Wednesday 4th | 10.30am Holy Communion Home Groups start | Sunday 22nd | 10.30am Holy Communion |
| (no Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion) | 3pm Service in Memory of Loved Ones | ||
| 4.30pm Quiet Fireworks in the Rectory Gardens | Sunday 29th | No morning service | |
| Sunday 8th | 10.15am Remembrance Sunday Service | 6pm Advent Carol service |
Visit our website for full details of upcoming services & events: stnicholascompton.org.
St Nicholas Church has spaces in its choir stalls and welcomes any adults who are interested in church singing to try the choir out. It sings on most Sunday mornings and once a month in the evening (preceded by the monthly choir practice). There are extra services at Christmas and Easter and occasional weddings and funerals. The current choir members can all read music (to some extent!). Anyone who joins does not necessarily need to commit to singing every week. For further details, contact Steven Salmon, the organist, at stnicholascompton.organist@gmail.com.
Grade I Listed and 10th Century ancient church
The tower and chancel pre-date 1066
Pre 1150 Norman ‘graffiti’
In 1929 , a square cell was discovered, thought to have been the home to an anchorite
Double Chancel
Once described as 'The most interesting church in the county' by H Alderman in The Charm of Old Surrey and as “Surrey’s flagship Norman Church” by Simon Jenkins in England’s Thousand Best Churches.
The church is open daily to welcome worshippers, visitors and pilgrims as it has done for nearly one thousand years.
Regular Services
Sunday Eucharist: 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays at 10.30am
All are welcome to our Sunday worship! Join our church family of all ages as we sing, pray, explore the Bible and share Holy Communion. Followed, of course, by excellent coffee & biscuits.
Holy Communion (1662): First Wednesday of the month at 10.30 followed by refreshments in the church
A calm, mid-week service using the traditional words of the Book of Common Prayer, followed by coffee and biscuits
Choral Evensong: 1st Sunday of the month at 6 pm
A contemplative sung service - all are welcome - come just to listen or join us in our songs of worship...
Muddy Church - Fun outside on the first Sunday of the month during term time
Fledglings - Preschool playgroup for 0-4s and carers with nature play, song & bible stories at 9.30 on Monday mornings at Pucks Oak Barn
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/FledglingsCompton
For details of 5th Sunday services and dates/times of all our services, please email stnicholascompton.office@gmail.com
Contacts
| Revd Sally Buddle | Rector | 07778681664 | email:stnicholascompton.rector@gmail.com |
| Fiona Fisher | Church Administrator | 07778681664 (Rector) | email:stnicholascompton.office@gmail.com |
| Mr Mike Winterbotham | Church Warden | 07986516886 | email:stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com | Mrs Rosalind Lawson | Church Warden | 01483 472842 | email:stnicholascompton.wardens@gmail.com |
| Philip Gorton | Bell Captain | 01483 420763 |
Postal Address
The Rectory,
The Street,
Compton,
GU3 1ED
Church Address
St Nicholas Church,
The Street,
Compton,
GU3 1EG