We celebrate the full range of worship traditions across Godalming Minster – from BCP, Choral, Common Worship, Contemporary and even outdoors! You can also join some congregations online via YouTube or watch services on demand.
2nd Sundays of the month, followed by breakfast in the Octagon.
This is a said communion service according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (BCP). 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.
1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month.
Steeped in tradition and accompanied by the robed Minster Choir, the service follows Common Worship liturgy for communion and makes the most of the fine organ and traditional building.
Look up the music list for each month in the service calendar below (select the service) and find out about the choir on the music page.
Contemporary takes place 2-5th Sundays of the month.
An informal service, with band led contemporary worship and creative use of modern media. Coffee is available from 10.15am.
Children begin in the service, before leaving for their groups in the Octagon.
Once a month is Contemporary All Age:
1st Sunday of the month
Meet in the Phillips Memorial Park, BYO cup for coffee!
Find out about Church in the Park
4th Sunday of the month
Tranquil and timeless, the Godalming Minster choir leads a contemplative sunset service, which uses the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
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
A structured service following Common Worship, including well-known hymns, and space for listening and reflecting.
Weekly, with Holy Communion 1st Sundays of the month.
It 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.
Weekly, with Holy Communion 4th Sunday of the month, and extended worship on 5th Sundays.
A relaxed, friendly and popular service with a blend of Common Worship and more contemporary elements, traditional hymns and songs. Stay for coffee afterward with croissants from the village shop!
Weekly, with Holy Communion 2nd and 5th Sundays of the month.
Evensong takes place two or three times a year, with a village choir leading our worship.
Some services are held on particular Sundays of the month. Check the calendar of services below for times, details, and any changes to the norm.
