NEWS & EVENTS AT ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY, CHILWORTH
You are very welcome to join the community here at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
NEWS
Delve a bit deeper into understanding monasticism......
The habit as a powerful way of communicating the values of a monk....
Why we face East when celebrating Mass
Explore your vocation; stay with us for a few days and experience monastic life at arm's length....
Be mesmerised by this ancient and beautiful form of prayer, sung for centuries and still sung today
Monasticism is thriving in the tranquil Surrey Hills
Read more such questions in our online Monastic Forum on the Abbey's website
Look within: become a Roman Catholic Benedictine monk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
Look within: become a Benedictine monk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MONASTIC PRAYER You can find out more about monastic prayer, especially Matins and our new series of Matins' Musings, with Fr John Seddon here in his video. ________________________________________
EVENTS
Come to our Advent Carol Service with Gregorian Chant - Sunday 14 December 2025, 3.30pm. Free to attend. No need to book.
Members of the public of all faiths and none are welcome.
Continuing on Saturday 10 January 2026: 'Exploring the Trinity'. Advance booking essential (no tickets on the door).
Join us on Friday 20 March 2026, 7.30pm for a stimulating evening - advance booking essential.
Roman Catholic Holy Mass: Sunday Mass is 10am, daily Mass is at 9am.
Continuing with South America, the Incas, Aztecs, Mayas and more on Saturday 24 January 2026 with Sheila Longman.
Join this special 9 day pilgrimage to Mexico from 6 to 14 October 2026 run by ALL SAINTS TRAVEL.
Fridays 8-9pm and Sundays 4-5pm in the Abbey Church: all are welcome
"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10)
Drop in to our weekly lay ecumenical meditation group.
