Sundays

About Our Services

We are a group of ordinary people of different ages and from different backgrounds. Many of us are from other countries too. What we have in common is that we want to learn more about growing in our faith and living our lives according to the way God teaches us in His Bible. You don't have to be a Christian to come and see what we are about.

Refreshments are provided after each service. This is a chance for people to catch up and meet new people. You could leave straight away but most people do stay. If you would like to know more about St Mary's, speak to a steward (those with badges), or the service leader. Please stop by - we would be happy to meet you.

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Come as you are

Everything you need for the service will be provided for you on arrival so no need to bring anything with you.

We don't have a dress code. Please feel free to wear what ever you feel most comfortable in. Jeans or suits - it's up to you. Most dress casually.

It would be great (but not essential) if you could fill in a visitor card when you come. These can be found on the tables by the doors leading out of the main Auditorium. They help us to keep in contact if you would like us to.

No collection is taken at any services. Our regulars contribute to the running of the church so our guests don't have to.

Morning Service

Our morning service at 10am has a contemporary style with songs and hymns, an all-age teaching spot right at the beginning (just before the kids go out to their own activities), prayers, readings and a sermon. We have Holy Communion once a month. The invitation is open to all baptised believers and there is no pressure to take part if you do not feel comfortable doing so.

On the fourth Sunday of the month, there is a signer for the deaf and hard of hearing at the morning service. See Accessibility for more.

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Evening Service

The evening service at 6.00pm follows a similar pattern to the morning services but there are no children’s (0–13) groups. Because the young people’s groups (Ignite — 14–18yrs) and (Connect — 18–mid 30's) follow the evening service, there tends to be a large number of teenagers and young adults at this service.

Refreshments are served from 5.45pm, as well as after the service, to give another chance to catch up and meet new people.

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Kids Groups

imageChildren are an important part of the church family here at St Mary's and our aim is to teach the children about the Lord Jesus in partnership with their parents. They remain with their families for the first part of the morning services but after a song we have an all-age slot where we introduce the whole church family to what the children will be learning in their groups. After this, we head out, but school-age children return to the service for the last song.

Groups range from age 0–14. A creche is provided for children under 2 and starts from 10 minutes before the service although most are taken through when the older children leave for their groups.

The kids groups are fun with games and crafts and learning about Jesus through being taught the true stories from the bible in a way that is relevant to their age. They are encouraged to share what they have learned with their parents after the service. 

The groups are led by experienced children's workers who have been DBS checked so your children are in safe hands. More details about our safeguarding policy are available here.

Please ask a steward (anyone with a name tag) to direct you to where your child/children need to be.

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Music

These are the songs we regularly sing together in our services. We believe these songs are faithful to God's Word.


Covid Safety

We would like everyone to feel comfortable and safe when attending church in person, so we have designated a section of seating for those who would like to keep strict social distancing. We continue to ventilate the building as much as possible, and have hand santitiser avaliable at various points.

If you're isolating or not able to come in person, the morning service is live streamed and avaliable to watch back here.