St. Helen's Church

Welcome to St. Helen's Church

Thank you for visiting St. Helen’s church web site and a very warm welcome from the ministry team. St. Helen’s is at the heart of the local community and offers a variety of forms of worship to help us cater for everyone.

Revd. Margaret Gallagher

Sunday 14th December 10:15 AM - Parish Eucharist

This is our primary style of service. The choir sings, we read the Bible, affirm our faith, pray and share Holy Communion together.

Sunday 14th December 2:00 PM - Outdoor Nativity Play

Please gather in the open space on Elloughtonthorpe Way by Welton Preschool, as members of St. Helen's put on an outdoor nativity play, and tell the story of the birth of Jesus.

Sunday 21st December 10:15 AM - Matins

This is a traditional worship service which is expressed in choral singing and led by the choir.

Sunday 21st December 6:30 PM - Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Please join us for this traditional service of nine lessons and carols. This service is a Christmas service with roots in the Anglican Church, first devised in 1880. It features nine Bible readings that tell the story from The Fall to the birth of Jesus Christ, interspersed with traditional carols and hymns, sung by both the choir and the congregation. After the service, please stay for festive drinks and mince pies.

Sunday 24th December Time 3:30 PM - Crib Service

Please join us for this popular and family friendly crib service. The service reenacts the Christmas story through narration, singing, and participation from children dressed in suitable costumes.

Wednesday 24th December Time 11:30 PM - Midnight Eucharist

Please join us for this Midnight Eucharist service.

Thursday 25th December Time 10:15 PM - Christmas Morning Eucharist

Please join us for this Christmas Morning Eucharist service. Children are invited to bring a Christmas present to show the congregation.