St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton

05/09/2026

September often feels like a fresh start: back to school, back to normal. It’s a good time to come back to church too.

If you’ve been away over the summer, haven’t been for a while, or simply want to begin again, you’ll be very welcome. Come and join us!

🙏 8am Eucharist (quiet service of holy communion)
🙏 9am Bubble Church (link in the comments)
🙏 10am Sung Eucharist (main celebration of the week)

04/09/2026

Lots going on at St Bart’s. Take a look at our latest news update.

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Advent | Grounds Day | Learning | Kids' Craft Day | Christmas Services This weekend is squeezed between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and the pressure to spend our way to happiness this season is everywhere. We as Christians must try our best to ensure that the tail doesn't wag the dog, so to speak...

02/09/2026

A prayer for students as the new school year begins. 🙏

01/09/2026

Want to know more about Faith? What do we do in church? and why?

Our 'We believe' course is for those learning more about faith.
The first session is for those who are completely new to it all, and is no-judgment, no-obligation.

2nd September, 7.30pm
The Basement at St Bart's

RSVP below.

This is a 5 or 6 part course for those who are new to faith and are wanting to know more, and also for those who are seeking baptism and confirmation. The groups will be inspired by the Nicene Creed, our statement of faith, which begins "We believe". There will be six sessions about what we believe:

28/08/2026

🍯 While stocks last we have some of delicious St Bart’s Honey available. £8 a jar. 🐝

27/08/2026

Come along this rainy Saturday. For all ages!

26/08/2026

This is happening at St Mary Magdalene next month.

COMING SOON: Little Saints is a friendly church toddler group for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups, meeting on Tuesday mornings from 9.15–11.15am at St Mary Magdalene’s.

Find out more on our website
https://www.stmm.org.uk/post/little-saints-toddler-group

23/08/2026

A beautiful sunny day for our Patronal Festival, celebrating St Bartholomew! ☀️😎

22/08/2026

Next weekend we celebrate our Patronal Festival. In addition to our Sunday celebration of St Bartholomew, join us on Saturday evening for “Hymns & Pimm’s”, an informal evening of classic summer refreshments and hymns chosen by you!

20/08/2026

A prayer for those in our parish receiving GCSE results today 🙏

God be with you in your celebration and in your disappointment. Wishing you every blessing in what comes next for you.