Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 weekly sessions of films and discussion for anyone who has been bereaved, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved. Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions, although it is possible to join at Session 2. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral - but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss. Please note participants need to be able to hear other people’s stories. Topics include: • Attachment, separation and loss• The pain and responses of grief• Anger and guilt• Coping with others’ reactions• Delayed and suppressed grief• Adjusting to change• Moving forward healthily Our next course starts at 7pm on Monday 9th February 2026 at St Mary's.Click here for more information and how to sign up stmw.org.uk/bereavement or go directly to sign up here https://stjamesinthecity.churchsuite.com/events/vjljkrxk
Wednesday 3rd December: Our regular Wednesday morning Stay and Play from 10.00am to 11.30am will include a Christmas show.Sunday 7th December: Our Sunday morning service at 10.30am will be a Nativity service. Sunday 7th December at 6.00pm: We will have our Christingle service. A festive celebration with songs and discussion and the lighting of candles on decorated oranges. Always popular and much loved.Wednesday 10th December: the Alpha and Connect Groups meet as usual but will enjoy a quiz and a social.Sunday 14th December: Our Sunday morning service at 10.30am will include Communion.Sunday 14th December: At 4.00pm there will be a Carols by Candlelight service with special provision for children, followed at 6.00pm with a more adult focused Carols by Candlelight. Refreshments between the two services from about 5.30pm.Sunday 21st December: Our regular style Sunday morning service at 10.30am.Sunday 21st December at 6.00pm: A traditional Carol Service featuring the "famous" St Mary's ad hoc choir.Wednesday 24th December at 6.00pm: A quiet service for Christmas Eve.Thursday 25th December at 10.30am: A joyous celebration of Christmas Day
The Alpha course is a safe space to ask life’s big questions and explore faith in an open, pressure-free environment. Lasting seven weeks, each once per week session is on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the church building and involves food (veggie options available), a short video and a small discussion group! The previous courses have been brilliant! Our next Alpha course will begin on Wednesday 15th October 2025, and run for a further 7 weekly sessions each subsequent Wednesday. Why not come along, bring your friends and see what it's all about. It's free! For more information and to tell us you're interested click here - Sign up
Everyone is welcome to drop in to St Mary's Lilyfield/Natter group on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm for a cuppa, a natter and an opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Wheelchair and scooter friendly.Hot Drinks AvailableMeet New PeopleKeep Warm and Safe St Mary's Warm Space is supported by Liverpool City Council.
