Church Services

We try to offer different styles of worship ranging from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) communion service through to a Family Service with Baptisms and much in-between. All are welcome to all of the services and there is always an opportunity to stay for tea and a chat after the 11:00am service.

Service Times

For the date and times of forthcoming services, see Service Times.

Sunday 8:00am: BCP Communion

Held on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday in the month
This is a quiet and reflective traditional service which lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Sunday 11:00am: Family Service

Held on the 1st Sunday in the month
This is a family orientated service and there are often baptisms taking place. The music is varied to suit both Grandparents and children. Parts of the service such as the reading and the prayers are led by families from our own congregation.

Sunday 11:00am: Holy Communion

Held on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday in the month
This service offers communion and is a mix of traditional and less traditional styles. The words are from Common Worship and much of the music is from Common Praise with more modern songs supplementing these. The vast majority of music is played on the organ with the piano being used where appropriate. Searchers (our junior church) is offered at this service. The children gather in the hall for Bible stories, music, craft and much more and then return to the church for a blessing (if desired) during communion.

Sunday 6:00pm: Gratitude

Held on the 4th Sunday in the month
Gratitude is a new service at St Mary's, a time of informal worship and prayer. A cafe is open from 5:30pm and afterwards too.

Choral Evensong

Held three times a year starting at 6:30pm
It takes the form of a traditional sung Evensong using Common Praise and led by an organ. Refreshments are available afterwards.

Little Lights

Usually held on the 3rd Tuesday in the month starting at 1:15pm
The Little Lights service is for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. This is a short, simple service with refreshments served beforehand when new friendships can be made.

All the above services are held at St Mary's Church.

Services are also held at two other venues in the parish.

Pauls Field

Held 1st Tuesday in the month at Pauls Field starting at 3pm
This is a service of holy communion to which all are welcome to attend. Refreshments are served afterwards.

Bramshill

Usually held on the 2nd Sunday in the month at Bramshill church starting at 6:30pm
This service takes place in the small wooden church in the woods in Bramshill. It takes the form of a traditional sung Evensong using Common Praise and led by an organ. Refreshments are available afterwards.