A welcoming Christian community in the heart of Cambridge.
For over a thousand years, St Bene’t’s has been a refuge of prayer and peace.
We are a welcoming Christian community in the heart of Cambridge. Since 1020, people have come to St Bene’t’s from many walks of life, seeking God’s love and peace.
Prayer blossoms at the heart of what we are about. Together we seek to respond to God who, in Christ, has already reached out to find us. We’re open every day, with daily services of Holy Communion and Evening Prayer. We welcome visitors to come learn about the history of our church, and to find stillness and peace in the heart of Cambridge.
A Church of England parish, we rejoice in the diversity of people God calls to follow him. So we seek to be an inclusive community, and to put into practice St Benedict’s teaching that everyone must be welcomed as Christ himself. Visit our FAQ page to learn more about our values, community, and worship life.
8am A traditional-language, spoken service of Holy Communion.
10am Our main service, a sung Eucharist (Holy Communion) with hymns, a sermon, lay-led prayers, children and youth groups, and occasionally incense, The service is 70 minutes long and is followed by coffee; everyone is warmly welcome.
A simple, half-hour service of Holy Communion, Monday through Saturday:
Monday: 7pm
Tuesday: 10:30am
Wednesday & Thursday: 12:30 pm
Friday: 8am
Saturday: 9am
Evening Prayer
A spoken service of Evening Prayer, every day at 6pm, in church as well as on Zoom (click here for link).
The Church of England’s Daily Prayer app and website are helpful, but printed copies are also in the church.
On First Sundays (September to May), join us at 7.30pm for Taizé, a service of song and silence.
“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.””
