GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
BIBLE STUDY
Every Monday there is a chance to discuss the gospel reading for the coming Sunday. The meeting time alternates each week between 2-3.30pm and 8-9.30pm at the Vicarage.
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We use the ancient monastic practice of 'lectio divina', allowing time for silence and reflection and giving any one who wises to comment and question the text.
No previous knowledge or experience is necessary!
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Contact: Fr Richard Watson
CHOIR
The Parish Choir is affiliated to the RSCM and is made up of around 25 experienced singers, led by Carol Crook our Director of Music. She has worked as a Musician and Educator for the last thirty eight years and is currently Senior Lecturer in Music Education at the University of Hertfordshire.​
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The choir rehearse on Friday evenings and sing each Sunday at the 10am service, offering a wide repertoire from the Anglican choral tradition. They occasionally sing at other churches, and play a major part in special services through the liturgical year. New members are always welcome - please contact Carol for more information and to arrange an informal audition.
Contact: Carol Crook Director of Music
EVENING PRAYER
Evening Prayer (from Common Worship Daily Prayer) is said in the Lady Chapel at 5.30pm Monday to Friday. It is led by a small team of people, but anyone is welcome to attend, or drop in for half an hour of prayers, psalms and readings.​
Evening Prayer forms part of the Daily Office, the ongoing round of prayer offered by the church worldwide and joining our prayers & praises with the whole company of heaven. If you would like to make requests for prayer, you can do so on the prayer board at the entrance to the Lady Chapel. Your request will be included in the intercessions at Evening Prayer that day and for a week following.
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You can find the text of Evening Prayer each day, and listen to an audio recording on the Church of England's website.
HOUSE GROUP
Meeting monthly on a Thursday afternoon, this group often discusses the sermon from the previous Sunday or reads through a particular book of the Bible.
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Contact: Nonita Palmer
SENIOR'S TEA CLUB
Our Senior's Tea Club meets in the Church Hall on the third Friday of the month between 2pm and 4pm.
It's a friendly group with a programme of interesting speakers and various entertainments through the year - and with delicious cake!
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More members are always welcome, as are any additional helpers and willing cake-bakers...
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Contact: Tina Alder
WOMEN'S GROUP
The daytime Women's Group meets for coffee, lunch and cinema and theatre trips at various times during the year. New members are welcome whether they are 'Sunday regulars' or just looking for a friendly group to join and make good friends!
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Contact: Jan Brown
YOGA
A new class is is now available on Tuesday evening's at St Saviour's from 7.30-8.30pm.
Come along to find the opportunity to step back from your thoughts and distractions and focus on the present moment. Mindful movement yoga, breathing practice and simple meditation techniques culminate in a time of deep relaxation.​
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Contact: Ali Parker
BOOK GROUP
Faith and hope are found in all kinds of places - the parish book group meets monthly to discuss a particular novel in the light of faith and experience. Now in its eighteenth year, the Book Group enjoy discussion & debate after reading anything from the complexities of Henry James to the delights of The Revd Richard Coles!​
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Contact: Fr Tony Halton
COMPANY OF SERVERS
The parish Serving Team assist the clergy at the altar week by week and are automatically enroled as members of the nation wide Company of Servers. As Companions they promise to uphold the Company's commitment to encourage and support the ordained ministry of women as deacons, priests and bishops.
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The ministry of servers is a quiet one and often goes unnoticed but makes an enormous contribution to worship, week by week.
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Anyone who would like to become part of the team is invited to contact the Sacristan at the email below​
Contact: Diane Nicholas Sacristan
FLOWER GUILD
Flower arrangements in church are focused on Christmas, Easter and Harvest Festival - or when sponsored throughout the year by members of the congregation for a special event or commemoration.​
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A small dedicated team is led by Jackie Elson, but there is always room for more people to get involved whether regular worshippers or anyone who enjoys floristry or would be willing to 'have a go'!
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Contact: Jackie Elson
MEN'S GROUP
The Men's Group meet on the second Wednesday evening of each month and brings together a variety of ages and backgrounds for a meal, drinks and robust conversation!
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The pattern each month is pre-drinks in a local pub before a meal at 7.30pm in the pub or nearby restaurant, followed by post-drinks for those who wish to partake! It's a good opportunity for people to get to know each other, and share ideas, thoughts, opinions and faith.
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Contact: Geoff Harrison
WALSINGHAM GROUP
The parish Walsingham Group meets on the second Saturday of each month, beginning with the 10am Mass in the Lady Chapel and then over at the Vicarage for coffee & chat. There is sometimes an informal speaker or bible study/discussion.
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Devotion to the mother of Jesus has been an important part of Christian tradition from earliest times. From the 11th century the village of Walsingham in Norfolk has been recognised as a holy place, becoming a centre of pilgrimage for Christians of many different traditions: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist and Orthodox.
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St Saviour's has a long established day pilgrimage to the shrine at Walsingham, usually arranged for a Saturday in August, and there are opportunities for residential retreat every other year.
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Contact: Fr Andrew Ferrar Cell Superior
priest.stsaviours@gmail.com​
Diane Nicholas Cell Secretary
WOW
(Women on Wednesdays)
This group's monthly programme on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm is designed for those not available during the day due to work of family commitments. Activities vary from pub quiz nights to crafts & games; all with plenty of time for chat and friendship. The evening often begins with a half hour reflection in the Lady Chapel before the main activity.​
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Contact: Linda Watson
