St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford
St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford
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We are part of the world-wide Anglican Communion within the Church of God, in the Province of Canterbury and Diocese of Ely, the Archdeaconry and Cambridge and Deanery of Shelford. For over 600 years St Mary's has been Great Shelford's parish church, and our present building is by no means the first to have stood on this serious earth and holy ground. Though we are sited towards the edge of the village, next door to our Church school, we aspire to be a church at the heart of the community and with the community at its heart. Our worship is mainstream Anglican in the liberal (affirming) catholic tradition, maintaining, we hope, a judicious balance of Word and Sacrament through a strong preaching ministry and a rich devotional life. All churches claim to be friendly, but hospitality is truly central to our ministry. As the poster in our church porch declares: if you are curious and have come to see; if you are weary and have come to rest; if you are grateful and have come to give thanks; if you are hurting and have come for comfort; if you are listening and have come to pray; if you are seeking and have come for answers - we welcome you in Christ's name. Beyond all else, we aim under God to be 'a serious house' -
In whose blent air all our compulsions meet,
Are recognised, and robed as destinies.
And that much never can be obsolete,
Since someone will forever be surprising
A hunger in himself to be more serious,
And gravitating with it to this ground,
Which, he once heard, was proper to grow
wise in ...
Philip Larkin, 'Church-Going'
Our ministry team comprises the Incumbent, whose details are below; our Assistant Curate, The Revd Stephen Anderson; two Licensed Lay Ministers, Mrs Maureen Dobson and Mr Nick Pett; and our Churchwardens, Mr Bob Doel and Mrs Mary Lester. We are increasingly looking to collegiate ministry with our neighbouring parishes of Harston, Hauxton and Newton. The Incumbent is Rural Dean and a Surrogate for the granting of marriage licences.
In whose blent air all our compulsions meet,
Are recognised, and robed as destinies.
And that much never can be obsolete,
Since someone will forever be surprising
A hunger in himself to be more serious,
And gravitating with it to this ground,
Which, he once heard, was proper to grow
wise in ...
Philip Larkin, 'Church-Going'
Our ministry team comprises the Incumbent, whose details are below; our Assistant Curate, The Revd Stephen Anderson; two Licensed Lay Ministers, Mrs Maureen Dobson and Mr Nick Pett; and our Churchwardens, Mr Bob Doel and Mrs Mary Lester. We are increasingly looking to collegiate ministry with our neighbouring parishes of Harston, Hauxton and Newton. The Incumbent is Rural Dean and a Surrogate for the granting of marriage licences.
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The Revd Canon Michael Goater
St Mary's Vicarage
12 Church Street
Great Shelford
Cambridge CB22 5EL
Tel: 01223 843654; 07936 432289
- Regular Services and Events
Sunday
Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer; said
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Book of Common Prayer; said
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Sunday Club
A friendly and informal gathering of parents and children in the Rainbow Room adjacent to the church, who meet for practical activities, a song and a prayer, which they bring into church at the close of the service in a closing act of worship.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
A friendly and informal gathering of parents and children in the Rainbow Room adjacent to the church, who meet for practical activities, a song and a prayer, which they bring into church at the close of the service in a closing act of worship.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
First Sunday Eucharist
A service designed to be especially family-friendly. Children and parents from Sunday Club join those in church towards the end of our service, to lead the worship and share their own reflections.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
A service designed to be especially family-friendly. Children and parents from Sunday Club join those in church towards the end of our service, to lead the worship and share their own reflections.
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
Common Worship Order One; sung
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Common Worship Order One; sung
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Evening Prayer
Book of Common Prayer; sung
Every Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Book of Common Prayer; sung
Every Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Monday
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Monday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Monday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Monday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Monday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Tower Practice
Every Monday at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
Every Monday at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Tuesday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Tuesday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Tuesday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Tuesday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Book of Common Prayer (Common Worship Order One on feast days); said
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Book of Common Prayer (Common Worship Order One on feast days); said
Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Compline
Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM for ½ hour
Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM for ½ hour
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Thursday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Thursday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Thursday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Thursday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Friday
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Friday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Friday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Friday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Friday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Choir Practice
Every Friday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Every Friday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Saturday
Morning Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Saturday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
DAILY every Saturday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Evening Prayer
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Saturday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Morning and Evening Prayer are said daily except Wednesdays and red letter days. Since times may vary, please contact the Vicarage if you hope to join us. You will be very welcome. On red letter days, Holy Communion (Common Worship Order One) is celebrated in place of Morning Prayer at 9.30 a.m.
Every Saturday at 5:15 PM for ½ hour
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 13842
Built: 1396
Style of worship: Central (liberal/affirming catholic)
Our Patron: The Bishop of Ely
Built: 1396
Style of worship: Central (liberal/affirming catholic)
Our Patron: The Bishop of Ely
Archdeaconry: Cambridge (141)
Deanery: SHELFORD (14111)
Benefice: Gt Shelford (14/115 R)
Parish Legal Name: GREAT SHELFORD (140120)
Basic Parish information (14/120)