St Mary’s is a large church with a congregation coming from a broad range of backgrounds and traditions. To cater for this, we have a wide range of worship services to take in the breadth of worship practice found within the Church of England.
Christenings
Are you thinking about a Christening service at St Mary’s? All are welcome & we would love to share in your day.
Weddings
Are you thinking about tying the knot with the person of your dreams? St Mary’s is an amazing, spiritual and special place in which to start your married life together.
Funerals
In the saddest of times we will offer you and your loved ones care and compassion. We will ensure your needs are listened to in the most sensitive manner. Read about funerals at St Mary’s.
Weekly Services
| Time | Service | Style | Length | Usual attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 8.00am (2nd & 4th Sundays) | Said Holy Communion | Quiet, no music or hymns, traditional language | ~50 mins | ~15 |
| Sunday, 9:30am (except 2nd Sunday) | Morning Worship | Holy Communion with choir, organ and band; blended traditional & modern hymns | ~1 hour | ~100 |
| Sunday, 10:30am (2nd Sunday only) | All Age Service | Relaxed, family-friendly worship; coffee served beforehand | ~45 mins | ~45 |
| Sunday, 11:15am (except 2nd Sunday) | Encounter | Contemporary, modern worship music & themes for working people and families | ~60 mins | ~30 |
| Tuesday, 10:30am (1st & 3rd Tuesday) | Holy Communion (MU Corporate) | Quiet Said Holy Communion, no hymns | ~1 hour | ~14 |
More about each service:
Sunday 8.00a.m. Said Holy Communion (2nd & 4th Sundays of the month)
This is a quiet service of Holy Communion without music or hymns using ‘common worship, order 2 in traditional language’. You can expect, quiet liturgy, bible readings, a sermon and prayers said for the needs of the world. Led by one of our clergy team.
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship
This is our biggest service, held every Sunday at 9:30am except the 2nd Sunday of the month, when it’s replaced by our All Age Service (see below). Holy Communion with choir, organ and sometimes a small band in support. Taken from ‘Common Worship’, modern language with seasonal variations. You can expect a blended style of worship with about five hymns comprising a mix of traditional and modern, modern liturgy, bible readings, a sermon, prayers said for the needs of the world and a very warm welcome with drinks and biscuits after.
Led by our clergy team, assisted by our team of servers, organist, choir, band and other contributors.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. All Age Service (2nd Sunday of the month)
On the second Sunday of each month, our main service moves to 10:30am for a relaxed, family-friendly All Age Service, with coffee served beforehand. This replaces both the 9:30am Morning Worship and the 11:15am Encounter service that Sunday. Everyone is welcome, whatever your age!
Sunday 11:15 a.m. Encounter (except 2nd Sunday of the month)
A new weekly contemporary service comprised of modern worship music & themes/teaching based around real life issues for working people and families.
Join us for coffee from 10:45.
Tuesday Holy Communion (MU Corporate); 10.30am. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
A quiet ‘Said Holy Communion’ service from common worship. Especially for those who struggle either with the large congregation or early start on a Sunday. You can expect modern liturgy, no hymns, a short sermon, prayers for the needs of the world and a good cuppa with biscuits and friendly chat at the end! Led by one of our clergy team.
