News and Events

APCM Meetings

Our final Annual Parochial Church Meetings will be held as follows…

• Hilgay/Ten Mile Bank - Sunday 24th May, 10.30am at Hilgay Church

Joint Council Proposal

As you may be aware we have been developing proposals for formalise the Benefice Pastoral and Administration Team (effectively a meeting of the churchwardens) into a formal Joint Council. This is absolutely not a move to take power away from local PCCs. Each Church will still have control of their finances and responsibility for all local decisions. Each church will retain its individual identity. 

A Joint Council would however streamline the administration, the mission and ministry of the benefice and encourage joint working. For example, if we want to approve someone for lay ministry, we have to seek approval from 6 individual PCCs. Missing the intake deadline could delay training by a whole year. 

Informally, the Churchwarden have already been doing this sort of role since the benefice was created, but without the authority to make these decisions. For those areas where a shared Benefice decision makes sense, a Joint Council would be a huge benefit.

Each APCM meeting will be asked to vote on this proposal. Your can read the rationale and Frequently Asked Questions by clicking the links below.

Crimplesham Services

Please note the updated service schedule for St Mary's Church, Crimplesham. Starting in May 2026, we will hold a monthly service on the third Sunday of the month at 9:30 am. Join us for our next service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 9:30 am for Holy Communion, led by Revd Nigel Moat. We look forward to welcoming you.

Bexwell Comline

Experience the spiritual simplicity of the ancient night service of Compline at St Mary's Church, Bexwell. This service, often called the goodnight prayer of the Church, rounds off the day in a stripped-down, reflective atmosphere. Please note that this service, held on the second Sunday of the month is now in-person only and will no longer be streamed online. This shift allows for the service to continue in its intimate, traditional format within the church. The Bexwell online community remains a priority, and the online Prayer and Meditation service will continue on the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm.

Hilgay Service Schedule

Due to a change in the service pattern for Crimplesham, Hilgay will now have a monthly service of Holy Communion. This  will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9:30 am. We look forward to welcoming you!

Volunteers

Volunteering is the heartbeat of our community and ministry across the Ouse Valley Benefice. We rely on your dedication to help run our wide array of activities, from welcoming people to Sunday services and regular midweek groups, to supporting our community events throughout the year. 

Your involvement is vital, and if you would like to know more about how you can volunteer as part of one of our teams (even as a one off), please have a chat with Revd Nigel or one of your churchwardens.

Community Use of our Buildings

It was a particular pleasure to welcome Singers Inspired to Denver Church for their recent open rehearsal. The magnificent acoustics of the building were utilized to their fullest extent, creating a sound that was truly immense. Seeing this local community group breathe life into our space has prompted further reflection on how we utilize our historic buildings; they belong, after all, to the whole parish and serve as a vital resource for everyone, far beyond the boundaries of our worshipping community. So if you can think of other ways of using our building to engage with our local communities, please have a chat with Revd Nigel or your churchwardens.

Southery Hymns and Tea - Wednesday 20th May

The next monthly Southery Hymns and Tea will take place on Wednesday May 20, 2026. This is a short reflective service with hymns followed by afternoon tea served in the church. The next service begins at 2.30pm, and all are warmly welcome to attend this comforting gathering and fellowship.

Southery Yard Sale - Sunday 24th May

Get ready for the Southery Yard Sale on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Southery Village is holding its Annual Yard Sale, and to join this village-wide community event, the church will not be having a service at Southery on that day. Instead, we are seeking volunteers to assist in providing a welcoming space at the church for those taking part in the Yard Sale. Come and support our local community and help make this event a success.