The Lay Community of St. Benedict is a community dedicated to the Gospel and the spirituality of St. Benedict as lived out by lay people.

The community has its origins in the Worth Abbey Lay Community, a lay organisation formerly based at the Benedictine abbey of Worth in West Sussex, UK. The community was granted independence from Worth Abbey in August 2003.

In response to the call of Christ, we seek to:

live holy communion;

create holy space;

offer holy service.

The Lay Community of St. Benedict is not based in a specific location as members exist in all parts of Great Britain and world-wide. There are already active regional groups and members are keen to develop local groups to attract those who are interested in Benedictine spirituality. Members are married and single, men and women, young and old; we include lay people and those called to religious ministry.

The Lay Community of St. Benedict is a company registered in England & Wales with company number 04838564 and charity registration number 1100638.

Registered Office: Context, Gemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AA