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South Lafford

The Parish Of

Welcome to the parish of South Lafford website

Details of our current services are shown on this page

Welcome

The Parish of South Lafford consists of eleven churches covering a rural area between Sleaford and Bourne.  The churches serve fifteen villages, mostly quite small; the total population is a little under 2000.  All our churches are listed buildings.  The Parish is part of the Church of England Diocese of Lincoln. 

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We hope to appeal to most people's spiritual needs by a wide variety of worship, mostly based on the contemporary language Common Worship and the traditional Book of Common Prayer, but with some more innovative services too.  The South Lafford Choir sings at some of our services and rehearses regularly - new members are welcome: see South Lafford Choir page under Our Community tab.

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The Parish is committed to ecumenism and is part of Churches Together in Lincolnshire. The Parish has an inclusive approach to Christian fellowship and a desire to meet the challenges of Christian living in the 21st century with prayer and imagination. 

Keeping Safe -
Safeguarding 

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Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However even in very happy families people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you. It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety. Caring for people is a very important part of our Christian life.

Please click on the Keeping Safe button below to be taken to the Safeguarding page with contact details and information.

Our churches 

 

Find out more about our 11 rural churches, by clicking the button below​

  • St Denys', Aswarby

  • St Thomas of Canterbury, Aunsby

  • St Lucia's, Dembleby

  • St Andrew's, Folkingham

  • St Botolph's, Newton

  • St Peter and St Paul's, Osbournby

  • St Andrew's, Pickworth

  • St Andrew's, Scott Willoughby

  • St Mary and All Saints', Swarby

  • St Peter ad Vincula, Threekingham

  • St Nicholas, Walcot

Services

Sunday Services December 2024

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Sunday 1st December – 1st Sunday of Advent

10.00 am – Holy Communion - Billingborough

  6.30 pm - Christmas Carols/Patronal Service - Walcot

 

Sunday 8th December – 2nd Sunday of Advent

11.00 am - Holy Communion - Folkingham

  4.00 pm - Christingle & Carol Service - Pickworth

 

Thursday 12th December

6.00 pm - Parish Lesson & Carols – Folkingham

 

 Friday 13th December

 6.00 pm - Carol Service – Swarby

 

Sunday 15th December – 3rd Sunday of Advent

10.00 am - Holy Communion - Billingborough

  3.00 pm - Parish Lesson & Carols - Billingborough

 

Thursday 19th December

  5.30pm - Carol Concert - Osbournby

  6.00 pm - Carol Service - Scott Willoughby

  

Friday 20th December

 6.30 pm – Carol Service – Dembleby

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Sunday 22nd December – 4th Sunday of Advent

11.00 am – Holy Communion – Folkingham

  6.00 pm - Carol Service – Newton held at Haceby church

 

Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve

  3.00 pm - Carol Service – Aswarby

   11.15 pm Midnight Communion – Folkingham

 

Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day

11.00 am - Family Service - Pickworth

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Sunday 29th December – 1st Sunday of Christmas
11.00 am – Patronal Service & Holy Communion – Aunsby

(celebrating St Thomas a Becket)

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Details of churches opening times 

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We are blessed, in our united parish, of having eleven buildings.

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Please note for churches showing as open during daylight hours, the hours are usually from 9am to 4pm during the winter.  The closing time may be later as the days become longer, usually an hour or so before dark.

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  • St Denys', Aswarby is open daily during daylight hours

  • St. Thomas of Canterbury, Aunsby is open every Sunday from 10am -4pm

  • St. Lucia, Dembleby is currently closed.

  • St. Andrew's, Folkingham is open daily during daylight hours.  

  • St. Botolph’s, Newton - From 7 Oct 2024 Newton church is temporarily closed 

  • St. Peter & Paul, Osbournby is open daily during daylight hours

  • St. Andrew, Pickworth is open daily usually 8.30am - 5.30pm

  • St. Andrew, Scott Willoughby is open daily during daylight hours

  • St. Mary and All Saints, Swarby open daily 10am to 3pm.

  • St. Peter ad Vincula, Threekingham - From 19 Nov 2024 Threekingham church is temporarily closed due to building work

  • St. Nicholas, Walcot is open daily during daylight hours

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