St Mary's is open for private prayer everyday from 9.30 am to 5.30pm, 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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Appointment of Churchwardens, reports, elections of members of the PCC, Deanery Synod Representatives, Safeguarding Officer, PCC Secretary, Treasurer, Independent Examiner, Sacristan and Sidespersons.
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!
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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We give thanks for the life of Pauline Sheard, a member of our St Mary's family and a dear friend.
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!
Singing is such a great activity! We sing when we are happy or sad, alone or gathered with friends and family, or we sing just for the pleasure of it!
We feel good when we sing and it’s great for our health too. Singing encourages deep breathing and better use of our lungs, it helps memory and when singing we remember songs from long ago. Singing the songs we have known for years and remember from different times of our lives helps mental wellbeing and makes us feel happy and in touch with our past.
At 10.30 am, on Saturday, 4th May 2024 we will be singing well-known songs, hearing some familiar readings and enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and some cake or biscuits.
Anybody who would like to come and either join in - or just to listen - will be very welcome. The venue is St Mary’s Church, Church Hill, Plumtree.
This service is held on those Sunday evenings when the service in the morning was not a Eucharist. It is taken from the Book of Common Prayer and includes hymns, a sermon and Holy Communion.
Time to get your hands dirty and to reconnect with God's creation
in our own churchyard - wear your gardening clothes -
we’ll be on the grass and digging.
Bring a trowel or a spade if you wish.
Blending activities - history, nature study and moments of quiet reflection.
We will be digging a small archaeological test pit and documenting our finds....and then making an organic flower garden, thinking about our Eco-church project along the way.
Lunch and afternoon snacks provided.
Keep these dates free for fellowship events at St Mary's later in the year. More details to follow.
Thursday, 8th August 2024
Saturday, 2nd November 2024
As there is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today, the church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.
This much-loved service, from the Book of Common Prayer, was written in the 17th century, and features language which is more than a little Shakespearean. The language invites us to pause over many of the beautiful phrases, and ponder on our relationship with our powerful and loving God.
Today we give thanks for our Dads and those who guide, protect and inspire. This service is especially tailored for families with children. It has popular hymns and shorter readings. During today's service a small gift will be presented to all men in our congregation.
As there is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today, the church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.
Come and Sing Choral Evensong – everybody, as always, is very welcome.
If your Church does not hold a regular evensong service and you enjoy music and singing – this service is definitely for you!
Programme:
Introit
Sung responses
Psalm, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis sung to well-known chants
Anthem
3 Hymns
Timings:
Meet at St Mary’s from 3.30 pm
Rehearsal starts at 4.00 pm
Refreshments at 5.00 pm
Service starts at 6.00 pm
Come and sing as part of the choir group or as part of the congregation, or just come and enjoy a full sung evensong, we will be singing for the glory of God and having a bit of fun!
Please let us know if you are coming so that we can organise places and have sufficient music, If you have robes, bring them. Music packs available printed or by email (preferred).
Contact Martin Rhodes via email to book your place - [email protected],
or contact one of the Church team – www.plumtree.church/contact-us
As there is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today, the church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.
As there is a wedding taking place at St Mary's Church, Plumtree today, the church will not be open for private prayer during the times shown.
