St Mary's is open for private prayer everyday from 9.30 am to 4.00pm, except when there is a service or event in the Church.

This is a shorter (said) version of a Eucharist service, without the hymns or a sermon.

St Mary's has an enthusiastic robed choir who lead the congregation in worship, accompanied by the organ.

They also perform anthems for special services, and are particularly busy over Easter and Christmas, with both Advent and Christmas carol services.

Choir practice is in St Mary's Church on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Newcomers, ideally with a basic ability to read music, are always welcome.

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In the Lenten season, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday.
This Sunday observes Jesus's triumphant and joyful entrance into Jerusalem, marked by jubilant crowds waving palm branches, which symbolize victory over sin, peace, and eternal life.
(see Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19).
The choir hold palm branches as they process into the chancel.
The Gospel of the Passion will be read.

Evensong is a service that’s traditionally held - as the name suggests - in the evening, marking the passing of another day in faith. It’s fairly short, usually around 40 minutes, and features choral music, readings and prayers.

For more information, contact Sue.
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Because Thursday night of Holy Week corresponds to the Last Supper, it includes Jesus saying, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” This is the night of that New Commandment, in other words, it is New Commandment Thursday. The word 'Maundy' is derived from 'Commandment'.
At the end of this service, the altar is stripped of linens, candles and hangings leaving bare. It is a solemn, quiet ceremony. It represents Christ being stripped for crucifixion and the desolation of the coming Good Friday.

A quiet time of reflection. Drop in and out at any time during this hour to listen to devotional music.

A service of hymns, readings, prayer and reflection on Jesus's last hour.
Congregations typically leave in silence after the Good Friday service reflecting the solemnity of Christ's death and burial. The service ends without a final blessing or dismissal.

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate because Jesus died for our sins and then rose again.
Throughout Lent, St Mary's is kept stark and bare but on Easter Sunday, the church is decorated with flowers and the sombre purple of Lent is replaced with celebratory white or gold.
There is a joyful feel to our Easter Sunday service with uplifting music and repeated alleluias (an exclamation of joyful praise).

Please note that there will be
NO EVENING SERVICE ON EASTER DAY.

A service sometimes led by our lay reader. There are hymns, readings and a sermon, but no Eucharist. Morning Prayer can be divided into three parts: Preparation, Proclamation, and Prayers.

This service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer and includes hymns, a sermon and Holy Communion.

A service of Holy Communion which usually includes a sermon and four hymns. The term "Sung" means that, in addition to the hymns, some parts of the service are sung by the congregation. The words and music are in the service booklet and are easy to sing!

“ The Ancient Ways”

What were the roots and beginnings of our faith?
What kind of culture did Abraham leave behind?
From what background did the Wise Men come?

Join us as we explore the most ancient civilisations of the Bible.
We’ll build a moon pyramid, investigate the food and
the languages of those times, research their medicines and
finish with singing and storytelling by the fire.
If we’re lucky, the moon and the stars will be out
We invite you to wear something RED
Warm clothing and sensible footwear (not your best outfit).

On the first Thursday of every month we hold an informal drop-in session for a cup of coffee (or tea, if you'd prefer) and a friendly welcome. Come and say hello - the kettle's on and the cake's been baked!

Wedding taking place at St Mary's.
God bless the happy couple.

There is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today.
God bless the happy couple.
The church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.

Wedding taking place at St Mary's.
God bless the happy couple.

There is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today.
God bless the happy couple.
The church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.