The Lay Community
of Saint Benedict
Please scroll for a full list of events hosted by the Lay Community; events aimed at specific groups are linked below. Our regional groups host regular meet ups for prayer and fellowship; if you're interested in joining one, please do click the link below to find out more. Our External events page lists some events organised by others. We also meet regularly for prayer. Please visit our Prayer page to find out more.
2026
Lent programme
18 February-2 April
Our Lent programme consists of special weekly talks by speakers from other communities hosted by young adults from our Community, alongside our regular gatherings for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Click below for more information and to sign up to one or all of the talks.
Adults crosswalk
29 March-2 April 2026
A crosswalk is a walk of witness, a chance to build new friendships in faith and journey together with other Christians in preparation for the Easter weekend. We walk, carrying a cross, from Shrewsbury to Cefn Lea in Wales, being welcomed by various parishes, villages and groups en route.
St Benedict Week
11-19 July 2026
We are a lay-led, inter-generational, ecumenical and inclusive Benedictine community engaged with the world, with a mission to inspire people with the Gospel of Jesus and create a new generation of fans of St Benedict. We invite you to celebrate St Benedict Week in the company of a rich diversity of Benedictine communities, around the feast on 11 July.
Summer Gathering
21-23 August 2026
Details of our 2026 Summer Gathering to follow in due course.
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​If you are not a Community member, you are very welcome! Please do contact Sharon, the administrator, if you've any queries: admin@lcsb.uk.
Poor Clares painting week
15-21 August 2026
This summer the LCSB will again be assisting the Poor Clare Community at Arundel with decorating (painting). The work is of domestic scale. The week is an opportunity to provide service, build community though gathering and working together and to share in the office prayer of the Poor Clare Community. The week starts with gathering on 15 August in the convent guest house and concludes on 21 August so that people can attend the LCSB Summer Gathering (21-23 August 2026). If you are interested, or would like further information, please contact Peter Lane on poorclares@lcsb.uk
Season of Creation
1 September-4 October 2026
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September to 4 October (the feast of St Francis of Assisi). We shall be marking the Season this year with specially themed Sunday evening services and talks. Please click below for information from last year - this year's information will be added as it becomes available.
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Advent programme: Caring for humanity
1-24 December 2026
During Advent we reflect on the call to care for humanity, especially those sisters and brothers most in need of support, practical help and prayer. In preparing for the coming of Christ we share, celebrate and give thanks for all those acts of kindness and compassion that nourish our Community and our world.
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