Benefice of Norton St Mary

Churches in this Benefice

Sunday Services

Holy Communion (said) - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This service occurs on each Sunday EXCEPT the first Sunday of the month, and is said Holy Communion
second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour

Holy Communion with Hymns - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This service is held on the first Sunday of the month only, and is basically said communion with usually three hymns.
first Sunday at 9:00 AM for 1 hour
This service is particularly suitable for families There will be a creche during this service Do join us for coffee afterwards This service will have sunday school or other children's activities

On the 1st Sunday of each month, at 10:30am, St Mary's invites you to an informal, lively and contemporary family service called One For All. This service is proving to be particularly popular among families with young children.
first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
This service is particularly suitable for families There will be a creche during this service Do join us for coffee afterwards This service will have sunday school or other children's activities

Parish Communion - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This is our main Sunday service
second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
This service is particularly suitable for families There will be a creche during this service Do join us for coffee afterwards This service will have sunday school or other children's activities

Evening Prayer - Norton St Mary the Virgin
Evening Prayer, occasionally held at the Methodist Church or shared with the Methodists
first second third and fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour

Choral Evensong - Norton St Mary the Virgin
Choral evensong using the 1662 Prayer Book.
fifth Sunday at 6:00 PM for ¾ hour
This service is only held on the fifth Sunday of the month

 

Regular Events

Sunday

Bubbles Group - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This group is for children aged 2.5 - 5 (Reception age) and takes place during the 10:30am Sunday Service. The leaders meet the children in the creche area just before the start of the service and escort the children into the Vestry where they stay for about 45mins of bible stories, songs, crafts and fun before returning to the creche area during the Peace.
Every second third fourth fifth and last Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
Family Friendly creche Sunday School
Bright Lights Sunday School - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This group, for Yrs 1-5, meets from 10:30am in the Forge meeting room next door to the Parish Hall, for about 45 mins of Bible stories, crafts and fun activities before joining the congregation in church for the later part of the main service.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
Family Friendly Sunday School
Rock Solid - Norton St Mary the Virgin
This group, for Yrs 6-9, meets from 10:30am in the Parish Hall for about 45 mins of games, discussion and Bible focus before joining the congregation in church for the later part of the service. Run by our Youth Worker.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:30 AM for ¾ hour
Family Friendly Sunday School

Tuesday

Little Angels Service - Norton St Mary the Virgin
A monthly informal service in church for babies, toddlers and preschool children and their parents/carers with songs, crafts, games and a bible story and juice and biscuits. Every second Tuesday of the month.
Every second Tuesday at 1:30 PM for 1½ hours
Family Friendly Coffee

Thursday

Holy Communion (said) - Norton St Mary the Virgin
A quiet and intimate service
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Coffee

Friday

Friday Kidz Club - Norton St Mary the Virgin
Children's Club for Primary School children Yr 1-6, in the Parish Hall, Norton Green - run by our Youth Worker. Bible themed fun, games, competitions. Subs 50p. Every Friday (term time only).
Term time only every Friday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Family Friendly
Friday Youth Club - Norton St Mary the Virgin
Youth Club at Norton Education Centre, for young people Yr 7-11. Tuck shop, events, discussion, trips out. Subs 50p. Every Friday (term time only).
Term time only every Friday at 7:15 PM for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Family Friendly