All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

St Mary’s church is set in a small village parish with a strong farming emphasis. Our church is keen to embrace new ideas that will bring more of the village to pray and give thanks. The majority of those who come to church are from the immediate village and of an older age group. We do have a growing group of young families who come to church and we hold regular family services throughout the year. We host a popular bluebell walk in the Spring for the Benefice children and hold two fundraising events annually: the Hales Fete and the Hales Fun Ride. Although our average congregation is small, we love our singing and make up for size with our voices! We join together for our Evensong Service on the first Sunday of the month.

Gems and Pebbles

Every Friday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 26 Dec 2025, 2 Jan 2026
Cheswardine St Swithun's
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

TERM TIME ONLY toddler and baby group, Activity, story, snack, dancing and singing. Enjoying time together. No need to book.

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Said Holy Communion

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Said Holy Communion

Benefice Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

We invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for an Advent Carol service with Arch Deacon, Nick Watson. We will be starting Advent at this service

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Pre-Section 11 Meeting For ALL PCC Members

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

The meeting is led by the Archdeacon and involves the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and other church officials, such as the rural dean. Its purpose is to outline the process for appointing a new incumbent, discuss the PCC's role, and address immediate concerns.

Evensong (BCP)

Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Evening Prayer

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Crib Service

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

An all age family service

Carol Service

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Our Christmas Carol Service

A Festival of Stars - Follow the Star

Every day at for 11 hours
Please note that this event will not start until
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

Follow the stars around St Peter's church, Stoke on Tern. Our church will be adorned with decorations from all groups, businesses and churches in our benefice for a fabulously festive sight.

Christmas Eve Communion Service

for 29 mins
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Join us to see in Christmas Day with our late night Communion Service

Benefice Service

for 1 hour
Peplow The Epiphany
near Peplow Hall, Peplow, Market Drayton Peplow Market Drayton, TF9 3NQ, United Kingdom

Holy Communion

Meeting For all Church Wardens

for 1 hour
Cheswardine St Swithun's
High Street, Cheswardine Cheswardine Market Drayton, TF9 2RS, United Kingdom

Church Wardens Meeting

Epiphany Retreat Day

for 6 hours, 30 mins
Wistaston Hall
Oblate Retreat Centre, Wistaston Hall 89 Broughton Lane Crewe CW2 8JS, CW2 8JS, United Kingdom

January gives an opportunity to pray and reflect with a retreat day on waiting on Saturday 17th January. Please let a member of Clergy know if you'd like to attend or email [email protected]

Safeguarding Team Meeting

for 1 hour
Linda P's House
, United Kingdom

For all Safeguarding Team Members to attend

Holy Communion (BCP)

Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 23 Nov 2025, 28 Dec 2025
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Holy Communion (BCP)

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Pastoral Care Team Meeting

for 1 hour
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

A meeting for all Pastoral Care Team Members to attend

C0 & C1 Safeguarding Training Session

for 3 hours, 30 mins
Stoke on Tern St Peter's
at the Hodnet end of the village Stoke on Tern Market Drayton, TF9 2EZ, United Kingdom

This is compulsory training for all PCC Members, Pastoral Workers and Children's Workers. This is one of 2 sessions that will be hosted at St Peter's Church SOT and either can be attended. There is also the option to complete this training online, follow the link on the Diocese Website

Christingle Service

for 1 hour
Hales St Mary's
centre of the village Hales Market Drayton, TF9 2PR, United Kingdom

Christingle is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.

Benefice Service

Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 30 Nov 2025
Various

On the 5th Sunday of the month we invite all our Benefice to join together in one church for a service usually with a Guest Speaker and Communion.

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