Welcome to St Mary's

We are a friendly, welcoming church rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, committed to dignified worship, good music and orthodox teaching. You are most welcome to join us at any of our services.

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Our Mission Statement

To Strengthen God's People and Spread the Good News of Christ.

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Lent 2012

Handing on the torch - Sacred words for a secular world

Christianity is the largest movement our world has ever seen. It continues to grow at an immense pace – especially in Asia (including China), Africa and Latin America. At the same time, Christianity in the West struggles to grow and – perhaps – even to survive. In this course we consider some of the reasons for this and what it might mean for individual Christians, for churches and for Western culture, in a world where alternative beliefs are increasingly on offer.

• Session 1 – A Christian Country?
• Session 2 – A Secular Society?
• Session 3 – A Beleaguered Church?
• Session 4 – Competing Creeds?
• Session 5 – Handing on the Torch

Meeting at St Mary's on Thursday's after the Lent Lunch.

... or another option...

RCR

Tired of giving up chocolate for Lent? Want to be positive rather than negative? Then take up the RCR Lent challenge by reading John’s Gospel for Lent 2012!

• Read a few chapters of John's Gospel each week
• Chat about them with others
• Refresh yourself with a cup of tea

Meeting every Tuesday during Lent at St Mary's Vicarage, Churchgate.

7.30pm Arrive and Chat
8.30pm Refreshments
9.00pm Ends

In advance just read the following in any version of the Bible you like, or have to hand, bring your Bible and your questions and answers along on the Tuesday!

John 1 & 2 discussed on Tuesday 28th February
John 3, 4, 5 & 6 discussed on Tuesday 6th March
John 7, 8, 9 & 10 discussed on Tuesday 13th March
John 11, 12, 13 & 14 discussed on Tuesday 20th March
John 15, 16, 17 & 18 discussed on Tuesday 27th March
John 19, 20 & 21 discussed on Tuesday 3rd April

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