Faithful in Prayer , Willing to Care , Ready to Share
Faithful in Prayer , Willing to Care , Ready to Share
Welcome
Crofton Parish serves the Hampshire coastal communities of Stubbington and Hill Head. We seek to make the transforming love of Jesus Christ known through the worship in our two churches and our work in the area.
Key upcoming events
Nov
20
Wed
12:00 pm Prayer Walk @ Holy Rood Church 
Prayer Walk @ Holy Rood Church
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
As part of Vision 2019, we are prayer walking within our Parish every Wednesday from 12noon. This week we are meeting at the junction of Tawny Owl Close & Cuckoo Lane and will be covering…
Dec
5
Thu
6:30 pm Christingle Service @ Holy Rood Church 
Christingle Service @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Our Christingle Service takes place soon after the start of Advent – the name the Church gives to the period leading up to Christmas. This service is particularly suitable for families, but all are welcome. …
Dec
7
Sat
10:00 am Live Nativity and Christmas Crafts @ Holy Rood Church
Live Nativity and Christmas Crafts @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and meet the characters and animals of the Christmas story, do some crafts and enjoy some refreshments at this Family Fun Christmas Special.
Dec
14
Sat
12:00 pm Young at Heart Lunch and Film @ Holy Rood Church Centre
Young at Heart Lunch and Film @ Holy Rood Church Centre
Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
For those who are ‘young at heart’ please join to enjoy a Christmas Festive lunch and a film! Please bring a friend or neighbour. Signup forms requesting your sandwich preference and details of any allergies or intolerances are at the back of both churches and in the Parish Office. If you are able, we ask for a donation of £3 per person…
Dec
15
Sun
6:30 pm Carols by Candlelight @ Holy Rood Church 
Carols by Candlelight @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
An update of the traditional Christmas carol service of readings and carols.
Dec
22
Sun
4:00 pm Nine Lessons and Carols Service @ St. Edmund's Church
Nine Lessons and Carols Service @ St. Edmund's Church
Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A traditional Nine Lessons and Carols service at Crofton Old Church.
Dec
24
Tue
4:00 pm 4pm Nativity Service @ St. Edmund's Church
4pm Nativity Service @ St. Edmund's Church
Dec 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This nativity service is particularly for families with young children, but all are welcome to come and hear the Christmas story and sing Christmas songs. The service is so popular it is repeated at 6pm.
Upcoming Services
Nov
21
Thu
10:30 am Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Nov 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This reflective communion service is held in the Foster Room which is located next to Holy Rood Church.
Nov
24
Sun
9:30 am Family Worship @ Holy Rood Church 
Family Worship @ Holy Rood Church
Nov 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am
This informal service is suitable for people of any age. These are led by a music group normally consisting of singers, guitars, piano and drums. The service also includes Bible readings, a talk and prayers…
9:30 am Morning Worship (CW) @ St. Edmund's Church
Morning Worship (CW) @ St. Edmund's Church
Nov 24 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This traditional service is take from Common Worship. Sung worship is led by an organ. Refreshments are served after the service.
6:30 pm Ascent with Holy Communion @ Holy Rood Church
Ascent with Holy Communion @ Holy Rood Church
Nov 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
‘Ascent’ is the name for the 6.30pm Sunday service at Holy Rood Church. ‘Ascent’ uses the picture of ‘going up the mountain of the Lord’ to encourage us in prayer, worship and seeking God’s presence.…
Nov
28
Thu
10:30 am Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Nov 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This reflective communion service is held in the Foster Room which is located next to Holy Rood Church.
Dec
1
Sun
9:30 am Family Worship @ Holy Rood Church
Family Worship @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:45 am
This informal service is suitable for people of any age. These are led by a music group normally consisting of singers, guitars, piano and drums. The service also includes Bible readings, a talk and prayers…
9:30 am Holy Communion (BCP) @ St. Edmund's Church
Holy Communion (BCP) @ St. Edmund's Church
Dec 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This service follows the said order of service found in the Book of Common P.rayer. There will be readings and sermon but no sung worship at this service.
11:10 am Holy Communion (CW) @ St. Edmund's Church
Holy Communion (CW) @ St. Edmund's Church
Dec 1 @ 11:10 am – 12:15 pm
The prayers and responses used in this service of Holy Communion are taken from Common Worship. Sung worship is accompanied by the organ. We welcome any visiting Christian to take the communion bread and wine if they do so in their own church.
6:30 pm Causeway @ Holy Rood Church
Causeway @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 1 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The monthly Causeway Service is planned to be accessible for people with learning difficulties, although everyone is welcome.
Dec
4
Wed
10:30 am Daytime Pastorate @ Holy Rood Church Centre
Daytime Pastorate @ Holy Rood Church Centre
Dec 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This small congregation meets for fellowship and worship. The service includes songs, prayers and a talk usually be one of the clergy. The Pastorate is preceded by the CAFE meeting where coffee is served from 9:45.
Dec
5
Thu
10:30 am Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Thursday Holy Communion @ Foster Room
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This reflective communion service is held in the Foster Room which is located next to Holy Rood Church.
6:30 pm Christingle Service @ Holy Rood Church
Christingle Service @ Holy Rood Church
Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Our Christingle Service takes place soon after the start of Advent – the name the Church gives to the period leading up to Christmas. This service is particularly suitable for families, but all are welcome. …
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