The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (CBS) was founded in 1862 as part of the Catholic Revival in the Church of England. Its aim was to be, first of all, a confraternity (brotherhood) of men and women praying and working for a greater devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Today it is no longer confined to England alone but has spread to many places within the Anglican Communion of churches, especially in Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and parts of Africa. There is a separate, self-governing CBS in the USA.

We are members of the Precious Blood Ward and hold five meetings every year in S. Luke's. We meet together for prayer, worship and mutual support under the guidance of our Ward Superior. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of February, July, September & November at 8 p.m., for Vespers of the Blessed Sacrament. Plus, in the Tuesday in Holy Week, we sing The Story of the Cross. All five meetings are followed by Solemn Benediction. For those who can arrive earlier, Low Mass & Holy Communion is celebrated at 7.30 p.m. at each meeting. All are welcome to attend.

There is an increasing emphasis on mission in CBS’s work: "We have a Gospel to proclaim", says the famous hymn, and there are many ways to proclaim it in Word and Sacrament.

We need more priests to celebrate Mass, but we also need to promote the Mission of the Church through the whole people of God by equipping them (you) for service.

Please pray for our work for, at heart we remain a devotional society, focussing on Christ's very own gift to us of His Body, the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of Unity.