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Easter Sunday 20th April 2025

On Easter Sunday, 9.30am, we join with Christians around the world to celebrate that Jesus Christ is risen. Our family friendly Communion service will be followed by an egg hunt.

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Good Friday

On Good Friday 18th April 2025 at 2pm we mark the death of our Lord on a cross with readings and meditation in the service of Tenebrae.

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Maundy Thursday 17th April 2025

On Maundy Thursday we remember the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his friends before he was arrested. Join us at 7.30pm for a special Holy Communion Service with the choir.

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Mothering Sunday 30th March 2025

Join us at 9.30am for our Mothering Sunday Family Service. It will be led by children from Whitegate School.

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Electoral Roll 2025

This year we need to create a new electoral roll. This means that by 12th April everyone who wishes to be on the roll needs to apply by filling out a form, available in church.

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Newsletters for 2025

St Mary's newsletters are a good way to keep in touch with what is going on in the parish. Click below to see this year's editions.

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Ash Wednesday

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 5th March 2025. Join us at 7.30pm for a service of Holy Communion and the marking of ash crosses on the foreheads of the congregation.

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Getting to know your Churchyard

A guided walk through the Churchyard on Thursday 27th February starting at 10am in church and followed by questions and refreshments in the Mews.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancakes 2025

Drop into The Mews for a freshly cooked pancake on Shrove Tuesday, 4th March, between 4pm and 7pm. There is no charge. Any donations will be given to Christian Aid.

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