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
THIS MONTH'S SERVICES
Wednesday 2nd October
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
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
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
COLMWORTH 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th October Trinity 22 Bible Sunday
BOLNHURST 10am Holy Communion
COLMWORTH 11.15am All Ages Service
Monday 28th October
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
NEXT MONTH'S SERVICES
Sunday 3rd November All Saints
KEYSOE 10am Holy Communion
RAVENSDEN VESTRY 11.15am Morning Prayer
WILDEN 6pm Harvest Evensong
Monday 4th November
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 6th November
RAVENSDEN 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th November Remembrance
COLMWORTH 9am Short said communion followed by 9.30am Act of Remembrance
at the Silent Soldier in the country park
WILDEN Church open for private prayer from 10am – 12pm
including 11am Silence and reading of names
KEYSOE 10.30am Short service in Church followed by
11am Commemoration at and War Memorial
RAVENSDEN 10.45am Service at the War Memorial
BOLNHURST 3pm Remembrance Service
Monday 11th November
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
WILDEN 10.45am School Remembrance Service
RAVENSDEN 10.45am School Remembrance Service Outside
Wednesday 13th November
BOLNHURST OLD SCHOOL 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 17th November 2nd Sunday before Advent
RAVENSDEN VESTRY 10am Holy Communion
No Keysoe Family Service
WILDEN 6pm Evensong
Monday 18th November
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 20th November
KEYSOE 11am Holy Communion venue tba
Sunday 24th November Christ the King
BOLNHURST 10am Holy Communion
COLMWORTH 11.15am All Ages Service
Monday 25th November
KEYSOE 9.15am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 27th November
COLMWORTH 11am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th November
Remembrance Services
We are proud to remember those who fought and died in the service of their country at our remembrance services around our villages.
COLMWORTH 9am Short Said Holy Communion followed by
COLMWORTH 9.30am Remembrance at the Silent Soldier
WILDEN 10am – 12pm Church open for private prayer including
WILDEN 11am Silence and reading of names
KEYSOE 10.30am Short service in Church followed by
KEYSOE 11am Commemoration at War Memorial
RAVENSDEN 10.45am Remembrance at War Memorial
BOLNHURST 3pm Remembrance Service
Newsletter & Notices
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesWed, 30 OctSt Nicholas Church, Wilden30 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 12:00St Nicholas Church, Wilden, High St, Wilden, Bedford MK44 2PB, UK
Multiple DatesWed, 06 NovSt Denys Church, Colmworth06 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 23:00St Denys Church, Colmworth, Colmworth, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK
Multiple DatesFri, 08 NovBolnhurst Old School08 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 14:00Bolnhurst Old School, School Ln, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK08 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 14:00Bolnhurst Old School, School Ln, Bedford MK44 2EN, UKFrom 12 noon we will be serving soup and rolls.. [maybe even a pudding!] .. the fire will be lit, the heaters on and the soup homemade...do pop in and join us, browse the books or just chat with friends We really hope you’ll support this initiative, tell your friends, all welcome!
Multiple DatesThu, 14 NovKeysoe14 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 23:00Keysoe, Pertenhall Rd, Keysoe, Bedford MK44 2HR, UK14 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 23:00Keysoe, 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 DatesFri, 15 NovSt Denys, Colmworth15 Nov 2024, 12:30 – 13:30St Denys, Colmworth, Colmworth, Bedfordshire MK44 2JU, UK
Sat, 26 OctBolnhurst Old School, Bedford26 Oct 2024, 22:30 – 22:35Bolnhurst Old School, Bedford, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK
Sat, 19 OctColmworth Village Hall19 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 22:00Colmworth Village Hall, Church Rd, Colmworth MK44 2JX, UK19 Oct 2024, 18:00 – 22:00Colmworth Village Hall, Church Rd, Colmworth MK44 2JX, UKGeneral Knowledge and Specialist Rounds - individuals and teams welcome. £12 per person includes a ploughman's supper. No bar -- bring your own drink. To book tickets contact Wendy.jephcote@gmail.com 07415 006 278 or Jackieayto@btinternet.com 07929 943 348
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
Fri, 20 SeptBolnhurst Old School, Bedford20 Sept 2024, 10:30 – 12:30Bolnhurst Old School, Bedford, School Lane, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EN, UK
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
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
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).
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.
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or contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor at safeguarding@stalbans.anglican.org