Come in, wander around and feel yourself step into history. Immerse yourself in the aura of the ancient stones and the play of light through the stained glass. Take time and pleasure in this iconic building, created to the glory of God.Or perhaps you would rather just sit quietly and unwind in a space that is soaked in centuries of prayer.Timings cannot be exact but the church should be open for most of Friday and Saturday and then on Sunday afternoons. Please remember that there may be a wedding or funeral taking place on the day of your visit. If you are making a special journey, it would be worth checking before you leave - either at admin@astburychurch.org.uk or messaging on St Mary's Facebook page. Or - you could sit and wait until the church is free - the Egerton Arms opposite the church is highly recommended!
We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.Check out our entry on the Inclusive Church website here
Inflation is on the rampage, prices are rising at an alarming rate and now, more than ever, we need to be thinking of people who need help. With this in mind, during the 11am Family Service (usually on the second Sunday of every month), items of food, toiletries etc will be received, blessed and then delivered to the local food bank.If you would like to donate but cannot be at the 11 am service please leave your contribution in the porch.
Everyone is most welcome and we teach you the notes, so you don’t have to be a brilliant sight-reader. Rehearsals are on Friday evenings in church, 7.00 to 8.00, and are relaxed and enjoyable – we hope! Our robed choir sings two services a month at 6.30 and a less formal group lead morning worship at 11.00. Some singers, who can only attend occasionally, just come to rehearsals for significant services, such as Christmas or Easter. Also, we have a special choir service on Sunday, 10 September at 6.30. Singers are invited to join us for a Tudor ‘Come and Sing’ Evensong, with an afternoon rehearsal from 2.30 to 5.30. Please contact our director of music, Sally Drage, for more information: email music@astburychurch.org.uk or text 07977 903561
