You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Choir Practice Saturdays at 3pm

Every Friday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Can you make a tuneful noise, or wish that you could? Then why not come along to St Mary's choir practice 3pm in church on Saturdays - you will be made very welcome. St Mary's choir sing at our 10am Masses, and other services, and also at weddings and funerals.

Royal Engineers' Band Concert 7.30pm Friday 12th December

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
The Nottinghamshire Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers are ready to delight us with a great selection of Christmas music, and would love to see you at St Mary's! Free admission. Refreshments. Please telephone 0115 916 1787 for more information.

Church Open for Prayer 10am - 12.00pm

Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
St Mary's is open for prayer every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. for 2 hours. Terce (mid-morning prayer) is said at 10am, followed by a time for quiet contemplation, including Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament. Our time of prayer concludes with us praying the Rosary at 11am and praying the Angelus together . All are welcome to come and recharge their spiritual batteries!

Parish Mass

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Uplifting sung Eucharist with music and vestments. Occasional use of incense. Our Whiz Kids Sunday School is available for children aged 5-11(ish) with arts and crafts. The service will also be live streamed via our YouTube channel
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Nottingham Hospitals' Choir Christmas Concert, 6pm Sunday 14th December

for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Help support your local NHS and associated charities by coming along to the Nottingham Hospitals' Choir Christmas Concert, 6pm Sunday 14th December. The Choir will be performing lots of festive favourites. Tickets £7 on the door. Raffle and refreshments. Proceeds will help support your local NHS and associated charities.

Collective Worship at Bulwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Each Wednesday in term time St Mary's Church leads an act of Collective Worship for the children and staff at Bulwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School.

Little Acorns Toddler Group, 9.30am - 11.30am each Wednesday during term time

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Little Acorns Toddler Group - fun, free Baby & Toddler Group each Wednesday during term time. Contact Zoe for more information at [email protected] A poster can be downloaded here

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Bestwood & Bulwell Foodbank (0115 975 1825)

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Bestwood & Bulwell Foodbank operates from St Mary's each Wednesday. For more information call the Foodbank direct on 0115 9751825 or email: [email protected]
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Midweek Mass

Every Second, Third Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle).
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Care Home Service

Monthly. Every Third, Fourth Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Each month St Mary's visits friends in one of our local care homes for an uplifting Service of Holy Communion with favourite hymns, Bible reading, talk and prayers.

Bible Study

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Our Bible Study is at 2pm Thursdays in the Upper Hall (in church). We will be looking at aspects of the Christian faith; why they matter and why they make a difference to our lives. No pressure. No charge. An opportunity to watch a short talk over tea and coffee, and a discussion at the end where folk can share their thoughts. Each session stands alone, so you can come and go as you like.

Muddy Church

Monthly. Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Join us for games, food, craft and fun. Everyone welcome, children to be accompanied by an adult (dress up appropriately for the weather!) Contact Zoe at [email protected] to reserve your places

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All-Age Family Mass

Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A family orientated Service for all ages, including our wonderful Uniformed Organisations, with hymns, choruses (and often a baptism or two!). The Service can also be followed online via our YouTube channel or by clicking on 'More About This Event' below.
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Candlelit Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 4pm Sunday 21st December

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A beautiful, traditional service based on the famous, much-loved Carol Service held at King's College, Cambridge. All welcome.

Crib Service, 4pm Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Come along to our wonderful, family friendly Crib Service. Meet the Grumpy Owl and hear his Christmas Story. Dress up as your favourite character from the Nativity. All welcome.

Midnight Mass, 11pm Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Celebrate the start of Christmas and come along to our traditional service of Midnight Mass, 11pm Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve). Celebrate with us as we place the Christ Child into the Crib at Christmas, and welcome Him into our hearts afresh.

Christmas Day Family Mass , 10am Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day)

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Celebrate with us on Christmas Day at our all-age, family friendly Mass. bring along your favourite present from Santa and have it blessed!

Holy Communion (according to the Book of Common Prayer)

Every First Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle).

Socialising at the William Peveril (Wetherspoons) pub in Bulwell

Monthly. Every First Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Informal time for socialising at the William Peveril (Wetherspoons) pub in Bulwell, meeting up from 7:30pm. A simple time for folk to meet and mingle. Everyone is welcome and you can invite family or friends.

Service of Holy Communion at Highbury Hospital

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
4pm on the first Sunday of every month St Mary's church celebrates an uplifting Service of Holy Communion for patients and staff at Highbury Hospital. With favourite hymns, prayers and a brief talk.

Walsingham Mass

Every Last Thursday at for 30 mins
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 25 Dec 2025
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist, themed around our Patron Saint, St Mary the Virgin. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle).

Service for Healing & Wholeness (with Holy Communion)

Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A moving, covid-safe Eucharist with Anointing and Prayers for Healing and Wholeness. Choir, Organ and Vestments. Occasional use of incense. Our Whiz Kids Sunday School is available for children aged 5-11(ish) with arts and crafts. The opportunity for prayer ministry is available after the service, as are refreshments.

Do come and join us; you will be made very welcome. The Service can also be followed online via our YouTube channel

or by clicking on 'More About This Event' below.
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