Worship
Services at St Mary's
All are welcome to attend worship at St Mary’s.
At 8am on alternate weeks there is Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer. This is a more traditional service dating from 1662. Holy Communion is also held each week following the common worship rites. 
The 10am service is a sung Eucharist with a choir present. On the fourth Sunday of the month there is an all age non-Eucharistic service which is informal and one which many parents and young children attend.
On Sunday evening at 6:30 pm there are a variety of services including Celtic, Iona, Taize, Compline and Candlelight Prayer and a talk on a topical church subject. On those months where there are five Sundays there is a Choral Evensong.
The Ark Sunday Club is an introduction to the Christian faith for children of 2 years and upward. There are lots of fun activities, including stories from the Bible, songs, prayers, art and craft. The
Ark meets during Sunday morning worship and is also involved in the life of the church. If you are interested in learning more please email Sharon or call Elaine on 01322 553635. Children who belong to the ARK group come to the church after communion to share with the congregation what they have learnt about the Gospel and to receive a blessing.
The 3.30pm Holy Communion on the fourth Sunday of the month is for those who find it difficult to attend worship on a Sunday morning. It is followed by tea in the church hall. This service does not take place in August or November and in December is held on the second Sunday of the month.
For more information on weddings, thanksgiving services, funerals or confirmation please see the ceremonies section. Pastoral care and outreach is important to us and will be given to all those in need. Please make yourself known to the Vicar on your arrival at the church.
Service Details
1st Sunday of the month
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8.00am
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Holy Communion (BCP)
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10.00am
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Sung Holy Communion (CW)
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6.30pm
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Taizé/Iona/Celtic Prayer
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2nd Sunday of the month
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8.00am
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Holy Communion (CW)
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10.00am
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Sung Holy Communion (CW)
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6.30pm
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Compline/Candlelight Prayer
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3rd Sunday of the month
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8.00am
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Holy Communion (BCP)
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10.00am
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Sung Holy Communion (CW)
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6.30pm
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Holy Communion (CW)
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4th Sunday of the month
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8.00am
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Holy Communion (CW)
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10.00am
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All age service held in the Lady Chapel
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3.30pm
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Holy Communion (CW)
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5.45pm
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Talk on topical church subject at the church hall
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5th Sunday of the month
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8.00am
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Holy Communion (CW)
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10.00am
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Sung Holy Communion (CW)
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6.30pm
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Choral Evensong (BCP)
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