Sundays
Godalming Minster is home to six congregations, all a little different in style, approach and format. The congregations host a range of services across our four locations every Sunday.
Select the service to view time, venue and other details.
About Sundays
People tend to connect with a particular location or style of worship, and with the people that share their preference. We call that a congregation, though no one is fixed, and you can attend any service at any location, anytime. Congregations often mix through mid-week activities, at the Yew Tree Café and in small bible study groups.
Some services only take place on particular Sundays of the month. Please check the times, details and any changes to regular Sunday services on the calendar.
You can also join some of the congregations online via YouTube, or watch services on demand.
Church Street
8AM
Monthly on 2nd Sundays
Holy Communion (BCP)
Said communion service with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer on 2nd Sundays of the month. All welcome to stay for breakfast in the Octagon after the service.
A permanent feature of the Church of England's worship and a key source for its doctrine, the Book of Common Prayer is loved for the beauty of its language.
Congregation Leader: Canon John Harkin
Church Street
9AM
Sundays
1 & 3
Choral Eucharist
Steeped in tradition and accompanied by the robed Minster Choir, the services follow Common Worship liturgy and make the most of the fine organ and traditional building. We celebrate communion (Eucharist) at 9am.
Congregation Leaders: Canon John Harkin and Rev Simon Taylor
Organist & Master of Choristers: Matthew Greenfield
Church Street
10.30AM
Sundays
2-5
Contemporary & Muddy Church
An informal service, starting with coffee, with band led contemporary worship. Contemporary makes creative use of modern media.
Holy Communion 3rd Sundays.
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays Creche & Children’s groups (for 4-11s) run in the Octagon. Children start in the service before leaving for their groups. See Children, Youth & Families
Congregation Leader: Rev Simon Willetts
The 1st Sunday of the month is all age, outdoor Muddy Church. Usually alternating between the Jack Phillips Memorial Park (between the bandstand and the Cloister), and Holloway Hill Recreation Ground (behind the tennis courts). For locations see the calendar above and below. BYO cup for coffee and hot chocolate.
Muddy Leaders: Mark Puddephatt and Suzie Lambert.
Hambledon
10AM
Every Sunday
MORNING WORSHIP
A relaxed, friendly and popular service with a blend of Common Worship and more contemporary elements, traditional hymns and songs. There’s a children’s club on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
Holy Communion 2nd Sundays.
Congregation Leaders: Dudley Hilton & Rev David Jenkins
Brighton Road
10AM
Every Sunday
CLASSIC
A structured service following Common Worship, including well-known hymns, and space for listening and reflecting.
Holy Communion 1st Sundays of the month.
Congregation Leader: Frances Shaw
Franklyn Road
Sunday Service
Informal reverence, with liturgy and using a variety of recorded musical worship. This is a smaller congregation with a big heart for serving its community.
1st Sundays - All Age service
2nd Sundays - Holy Communion
3rd Sundays - Service of the Word
4th Sundays - Holy Communion
5th Sundays - Café Church
Congregation Leader: Rev Sheila Samuels
10AM
Every Sunday
Hambledon Village Hall
4PM
Monthly on 3rd Sundays
Messy Church
Messy Church takes place in Hambledon Village Hall for primary age children with their parent(s) and carer(s).
Fun, games and craft with a bible theme, and a sandwich tea. Needless to say, the format is informal!
Congregation Leader: Rev Simon Willetts
Church Street
Choral Evensong
Tranquil and timeless, the Godalming Minster choir leads a contemplative sunset service, which uses the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
This includes a sung Psalm, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, readings from scripture and say the traditional Lord’s Prayer.
5PM
Monthly
on 4th Sundays
Brighton Road
6PM
Every Sunday
Evening Worship
The Busbridge Evening service follows a flexible and informal format, featuring extended time for worship. Our Youth groups start in the service before leaving for food and their activity in the Hut. On 1st Sundays they stay and take part in the service:
1st Sundays - with Youth, 4th Sundays - with Holy Communion.
Congregation Leader: Rev Lesley Mason
From March 2024 the 6pm Evening Service takes place on 3rd Sundays of the month too!