Services & Events
You are welcome at any or all of our services of worship, from Holy Communion to Puppet Praise. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you are welcome
Our church is open to everyone—whether you’re exploring faith, returning after time away, or have been walking with God for years. However you choose to engage, we’re here to walk alongside you
We welcome all ages and backgrounds—single, married, divorced, widowed, of any sexuality or situation in life. If you have questions, doubts, or struggles, you are not alone here
God loves all people, all the time, just come as you are….
Simply put—you belong
Worship with us
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Our services usually follow a monthly pattern; the times may vary at festivals and on Remembrance Sunday. Please see our events area for more ways to connect with us.
Great Houghton
(9.30 am)
Brafield
(9.30 am)
Cogenhoe
(11 am)
Little Houghton
(11am)
3pm Services
1st
Sunday
Holy Communion
*Morning Prayer
*Sunday Together
Sunday Together
2nd
Sunday
*Morning Prayer
*Sunday Together
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Geoff Playing
3rd
Sunday
*Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
*Morning Prayer
4th
Sunday
10 am – Benefice Service
Holy Communion – Rotating between churches:
28th June – Cogenhoe; 26th July – Brafield;
23rd August – Great Houghton; 27th September – Little Houghton;
25th October – Cogenhoe; 22nd November – Brafield
Fire Church
Cogenhoe
5th
Sunday
10 am – Benefice Service
Rotating between churches:
30th August – Little Houghton
29th November – Brafield
*Morning Prayer or other suitable service – Lay/Priest Led
Frequently asked questions
Children are welcome to all of our services. Our services are for all ages; however, you may be particularly interested in our Worship for All, Puppet Praise, & Fire Church Services. Our Churches are accessible to buggies and we have a range of books and soft toys to make your visit more comfortable
Visitors and newcomers are always warmly welcome at each of our Churches. If you have any questions about our worship, please do feel free to contact or speak to the Vicar. At the end of each of our services refreshments are served and they are a great opportunity to meet other members of our church family
There is no dress code at any of our churches, just come in what you feel comfortable wearing
Just bring yourself. Service sheets and hymn books are provided for all our services. We also have a number of resources to make the service more comfortable for young children
You will be welcome whenever you join us, be it once a year, once a month or every week. We have a variety of Sunday services at each of our churches
No. Although many from the congregation play an active role in our services, you will never be asked to do anything you do not want to do. We hope our four Churches will be a welcoming space for you to worship freely without any expectations
Holy Communion (also known as the Eucharist, the Mass, or the Lord’s Supper), can take many different forms across the Church of England, and it may be understood by Christians in different ways. Holy Communion takes the form of a shared meal of bread and wine, recalling the fact that, at the Last Supper, Jesus associated the breaking of bread and sharing of wine with his own imminent death, giving them special significance. Each time we share the meal Jesus shared with his friends, we remember his offering of himself on the cross, we rejoice in his resurrection from the dead, and look forward to the coming of God’s Kingdom
Read more about Holy Communion on the Church of England website
Morning Prayer is a simple and reflective Sunday service with hymns, Bible readings, prayers, and a short sermon or reflection. It offers space to worship God, listen to Scripture, and pray for our community and the wider world.
This service does not include Holy Communion, but follows a familiar pattern of Anglican worship. Whether you come regularly, are returning after some time away, or are simply exploring faith, you are very welcome.
Sunday Together is a relaxed and welcoming service for all ages, with songs or hymns, Bible readings, prayers, and a short talk or reflection. It is a chance for the whole church family to worship God together and explore how faith connects with everyday life. All are welcome.
Holy Communion is a gentle and reflective service where we gather to worship God, listen to the Bible, pray together, and share bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus.
For Christians, Communion is a special way of drawing close to God and remembering the love Jesus showed through his life, death, and resurrection. During the service, people are invited to receive the bread and wine, or to come forward for a simple prayer of blessing if they prefer.
The service includes hymns, readings, prayers, and a short sermon or reflection. Whether you receive Communion regularly, are returning after some time away, or are simply exploring faith, you are very welcome.
Fire Church is our relaxed campfire style service, held outdoors at the Scout grounds in Cogenhoe. It is especially shaped for young people and families, but everyone is welcome.
There is a campfire, food, games and activities, along with space for free and honest conversation about faith and life. It is church in a different setting: informal, welcoming, and down-to-earth, with room to ask questions, be yourself, and explore faith in a way that feels natural.
Come along, bring friends or family, and discover church around the fire.
Events
Benefice & Special Services 2026
30th August Benefice service 10am, St Mary’s Little Houghton
1st November All Souls Day service 7pm, St Peter’s Cogenhoe
Christmas Services 2026
29th November Advent Sunday 10am St Laurence’s Brafield
6th December Christingle Service 4pm, St Mary’s Little Houghton
6th December Carol service 6pm, St Mary’s Great Houghton
12th December Carols among the Christmas trees 7pm, St Laurence’s Brafield On the Green
13th December Morning Carol Service 11am, St Peter’s Cogenhoe
16th December Silent Night Service 7pm, St Peter’s Cogenhoe
20th December A Festival of 9 lessons and carols 6pm, St Mary’s Little Houghton
24th December Crib service 2pm, St Laurence’s Brafield On the Green
24th December Crib service 4pm, St Mary’s Great Houghton
24th December Carols around the Christmas tree 6pm, St Peter’s Cogenhoe
24th December Midnight Mass 11.30pm, St Mary’s Great Houghton
25th December Christmas morning service 10am, St Laurence’s Brafield On the Green
27th December First Sunday of Christmas, said Holy Communion 10am, St Peter’s Cogenhoe




