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Welcome
As the parish priest, I welcome you warmly to the parish family of St Mary’s. This website aims to give you a flavour of our life together, although it can be no substitute for paying us a visit.
For centuries the sight of St Mary's Church on the Blackwater has heralded harbour and rest for seafarers returning home. This sacred space has offered stillness and recollection to all who have made their way here. Today St Mary's Church is home to a growing Christian community, whose aim is to be open, generous and inclusive
St Mary’s is a Church of England parish church drawing upon the rich resources of the catholic tradition. We are entering an exciting phase in the life of our church as we seek to reach out to the community. Our services are joyful and dignified, enabling us to encounter the mystery of God. We now have a flourishing Junior Church and mixed choir as well as a range of other activities for all to share in.
There is clearly a spiritual hunger and a need for space to explore and question. I believe that what we are offering is the opportunity for seasoned travellers and beginners alike to discover the depths of the spiritual life. Together we are exploring a way of living which is inspired by joyful worship, takes seriously the interior life, the challenges of peace-making and building an inclusive community .
Central to our life together is the celebration of the Eucharist. In this meal, begun by Jesus, we share bread and wine in remembrance of all that God has done for us and continues to do in the world today. We celebrate the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection and in doing so discover that we can become the people God made us to be.
Whether you are a beginner, seasoned traveller or simply wanting to explore the spiritual life you will find a welcome at St Mary's Church. This website aims to give a flavour of the parish family, but it can be no substitute for experiencing this yourself. I look forward to welcoming you soon.
With love and prayers,
Fr Louis Darrant,
Rector
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St Mary's Rectory
Park Drive
Maldon
(01621) 857191 Mobile 07949-765523
- Regular Services
Sunday
Sunday at 8:00 AM for 1 hour
Every first Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cathedral-style Evensong using the glorious language of the 1662 prayer book. The music ranges from sixteenth century settings by Byrd and Tallis etc, through the standard Anglican repertoire of Stanford and Howells to the present day.
Every first Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM
Every third Sunday at 6:00 PM
Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM
Every fifth Sunday at 6:00 PM from Saturday 30th May 2020
Monday
Monday at 7:30 AM for ½ hour
Every Monday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Monday at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Tuesday
Tuesday at 7:30 AM for ½ hour
Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Tuesday at 9:00 AM
This group meets in The Octagon and is open to all. Contact: Jenny Andrews 01621 854360 www.jennylaurie1@hotmail.com
Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday
Wednesday at 7:30 AM for ½ hour
Every Wednesday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Octagon with a full programme of visiting speakers and trips. Contact : Maureen Raven 01621 851473
Every first Wednesday at 2:30 PM for 2 hours
Personal or church business - call in person or telephone 01621 843640
Wednesday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Wednesday at 7:00 PM for ¾ hour
Once more the six bells of St Mary's are ringing out. A team re-established at the end of 2007 has developed with enthusiasm and has already done well in local competition. Rings every Sunday and for special occasions. Successfully completed their first quarter peal before 9 Lessons and Carols 21st December 2008. Contact: Simon Gowler 07767401438
Every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Thursday
Thursday at 7:30 AM for ½ hour
Every Thursday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
followed by a simple lunch (please bring your own sandwiches) soup will be served
Thursday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours
Suitable for beginners and those who have enjoyed the previous courses. Will include prqactical exercises, readings of modern poetry and creative interaction. Bring a pen and paper and an open mind. Please contact Loveday in advance on 01621 855896. Fees by donation.
Every third fourth and fifth Thursday at 8:00 PM for 1½ hours
Friday
This group provides occasional contributionsto services and local events. Contact: Judith Coker 01621 858471
Every Friday at 4:00 PM for 1½ hours
From the age of 7 or 8 and upwards come and work together to develop your voice in the singing of wonderful choral church music.
Every Friday at 6:30 PM for 1½ hours
We are always interested in new voices to join a friendly three to four part choir which, having sold out its Christmas CD, will be recording again for the summer. It has regular invitations to sing in London churches, retreat centres and local venues, singing Evensong at Westminster Abbey and St George's Chapel, Windsor, this year. Following a successful singing tour in Italy last year, there is a trip to Bavaria in 2010. Adults will need to read music. Contact Colin Baldy 01621 856526 or 07775518493
Every Friday at 7:15 PM
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