The early morning service uses the traditional Book of Common Prayer and will alternate weekly between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer.

An informal Common Worship Service where everyone is welcomed whether for a first visit or the 999th time. Children are always welcome and there will usually be some colouring activity for them in the pews.
The service alternates weekly between Holy Communion and Morning Praise. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, we are likely to join with St John's at Smallwood for a special service. Details will be published separately.
Chief barista, Bob serves coffee and biscuits after the service for a social catch-up with friends old and new.

The service will alternate between Compline and Evensong, sung by the robed choir. The Book of Common Prayer service will be used. Please note that there is no evening service when there is a 5th Sunday in the month.

A quiet, reflective break in a busy week, gathering informally in the side chapel in church. You can be sure of a friendly welcome if you care to join us and a warming cup of coffee or tea afterwards.
If it's really cold weather, we retire to winter quarters in someone's house! Contact [email protected] to find out where we meet this week.

The Troublesome Reeds are a group of friends, all woodwind players, who enjoy playing a wide variety of musical styles from across the centuries. Do come and hear them, we are in for a treat!
Entry is free and refreshments will be served but we ask that you show your appreciation of the music with a donation as you leave which will help St Mary’s keep her doors open for next year’s concert season.

The Strings and Sunshine Ukulele Band was formed in 2021 to spread a little sunshine into the local community following Covid restrictions. The band, based in Kidsgrove, welcomes all ages and abilities and they enjoy blending gritty blues with toe-tapping fiddle tunes.
Entry is free and refreshments will be served but we ask that you show your appreciation of the music with a donation as you leave which will help St Mary’s keep her doors open for next year’s concert season.

A single service for the whole benefice to enjoy at Somerford Chapel.
Songs of Praise outdoors (if the weather holds!) - you choose your favourites - look out for the voting forms in church!

A rare chance to buy your favourite High Street brands at a huge discount ! Come and enjoy the clothes being modelled and then treat yourself to your favourites. Ticketed entry only - book now online to ensure your place. Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/43Wc5g9. Download the poster for further details.

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St Mary's welcomes the Mow Cop Players as they present 'The Wedding of Daphne Deville and Richard Major'. Channel your inner Inspector Morse or Hercule Poirot to solve the dastardly deeds about to happen. Not your usual wedding at Astbury Church!
Tickets are booking now online - scan the QRE code or visit https://bit.ly/4wiaKwj to be sure of getting yours.
Make a real night out and treat yourself to a pre-show two-course dinner at the Egerton Arms for £35 – please book this directly with the pub (01260 228546)

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Tim Chu and Ian Bailey perform their favourite Simon and Garfunkel hits for our pleasure in the wonderful acoustic of St Mary's Church. You have heard them on BBC Radio - now see them live at Astbury.
Tickets are booking online - scan the QR code or visit http://bit.ly/4vhY0pu to secure your seats.
Also available from church - strictly cash only £15.

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