A coffee morning will be starting in St Mary’s community halls, meeting on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30am - 12 noon.

Barnet Collective and St Mary's, East Barnet, are working together. St Mary's hosts a food redistribution hub to pack food for delivery to the local community.

Share a glass of wine and a pudding, and talk about sharing our faith by inviting our friends, neighbours, family and others to be part of our church community.

Prayer for St Mary’s meets every Friday at 3pm in St Mary’s community halls.

Everyone is very welcome to come along and share in an informal time of prayer.

During the Covid-19 outbreak, St Mary's, East Barnet, will now be open for personal prayer and reflection.

A friendly service of Holy Communion with crafts and activities for children, families and friends.

Come and experience the quiet mystery of this traditional, sung service.

Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for an inspiring and atmospheric evening dedicated to the art of creative writing – with a special focus on crime fiction.

We are thrilled to welcome crime writer Bettina von Cossel,who’ll be spilling secrets, dropping clues, and will maybe even inspire your next killer story.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a curious beginner, or just love a good whodunnit,this event promises to entertain and inspire you.

This talk will be followed by four Creative Writing Workshops also led by Bettina, on 13, 27 May and 10, 24 June at 6:30pm.

There is a recommended donation for each of these events of just £5.

We are launching a new youth choir at St Mary's, East Barnet.

Children at key stage 2 and 3 who would like to attend the youth choir will be introduced to a rich and enoyable curriculum there, including
reading music
voice coaching
a wide variety of settings and anthems

The youth choir will rehearse in term time at St Mary's Church on Wednesdays from 4-5pm. The youth choir will also prepare for performances at concerts and special services, including at our carol services where they will be working alongside an orchestra of professional musicians.

Members of the church choir engage in a rich and enoyable formation, including
reading music
voice coaching
a wide variety of settings and anthems

The Church Choir rehearse in term time at St Mary's Church on Wednesdays from 7-8pm. The choir leads services and will also prepare for performances at concerts and special services, including at our carol services where they will be working alongside an orchestra of professional musicians.

Sewing - knitting - crochet - refreshments and conversation

Service of Thansksgiving for VE Day, and the ending of the Second World War at 2:30pm

Celebration Tea Party at 3pm

On Saturday 10 May Christian Aid week begins.

One way we can raise money for Christian Aid this year is by joining the Freedom Walk through central London, or by sponsoring those who will be walking.

You can contact Gail Philips for more information, or donate to Christian Aid using our very own fundraising website.

A celebration of Holy Communion for the whole community.

A creative programme of music this spring

9 February - Pal Banda plays Bach and Ligeti

9 March - The Art Deco Orchestra present a programme of Dance Band music of the 20s and 30s

13 April - The Anern String Trio present a programme of Beethoven and Haydn

11 May - Organ recital by James McVinnie, internationally renowned organist

8 June - The Arbory Quartet present music for string quartets, to include Haydn and Beethoven

Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for an inspiring and atmospheric evening dedicated to the art of creative writing – with a special focus on crime fiction.

We are thrilled to welcome crime writer Bettina von Cossel,who’ll be spilling secrets, dropping clues, and will maybe even inspire your next killer story.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a curious beginner, or just love a good whodunnit,this event promises to entertain and inspire you.

This talk will be followed by four Creative Writing Workshops also led by Bettina, on 13, 27 May and 10, 24 June at 6:30pm.

There is a recommended donation for each of these events of just £5.

A contemplative Eucharist, with music from the ecumenical community of Taize

A group from different Barnet churches will be leading the pilgrimage from Wesley's Chapel to St Paul's Cathedral at 3pm.

We'll arrive at St Paul's in time to attend Evensong in the Cathedral.

Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for an inspiring and atmospheric evening dedicated to the art of creative writing – with a special focus on crime fiction.

We are thrilled to welcome crime writer Bettina von Cossel,who’ll be spilling secrets, dropping clues, and will maybe even inspire your next killer story.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a curious beginner, or just love a good whodunnit,this event promises to entertain and inspire you.

This talk will be followed by four Creative Writing Workshops also led by Bettina, on 13, 27 May and 10, 24 June at 6:30pm.

There is a recommended donation for each of these events of just £5.

A Eucharist for Ascension Day

A festal Eucharist on Pentecost

Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for an inspiring and atmospheric evening dedicated to the art of creative writing – with a special focus on crime fiction.

We are thrilled to welcome crime writer Bettina von Cossel,who’ll be spilling secrets, dropping clues, and will maybe even inspire your next killer story.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a curious beginner, or just love a good whodunnit,this event promises to entertain and inspire you.

This talk will be followed by four Creative Writing Workshops also led by Bettina, on 13, 27 May and 10, 24 June at 6:30pm.

There is a recommended donation for each of these events of just £5.

A service of invitation on Father's Day

A partnership Eucharist to celebrate the shared ministry and mission of St Mary's and Brookside Methodist Church
The welcome of Rev Abe Konadu Yiadom into her ministry within the partnership
Followed by a Bring and Share picnic lunch

Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for an inspiring and atmospheric evening dedicated to the art of creative writing – with a special focus on crime fiction.

We are thrilled to welcome crime writer Bettina von Cossel,who’ll be spilling secrets, dropping clues, and will maybe even inspire your next killer story.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a curious beginner, or just love a good whodunnit,this event promises to entertain and inspire you.

This talk will be followed by four Creative Writing Workshops also led by Bettina, on 13, 27 May and 10, 24 June at 6:30pm.

There is a recommended donation for each of these events of just £5.

A Parish Eucharist with a special blessing for all pupils, staff and school communities

A new group for children and young people who seek a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, and to prepare for confirmation.

Come along at 9:20, and stay for the service afterwards to bring your faith into action.

A lent course (including light lunch) to explore Christian belief through art

12 March - I believe in ... the Holy Trinity

19 March - I believe in ... Jesus Christ who was crucified

26 March - I believe in ... the resurrection of the dead

2 April - I believe in ... the catholick church

A group for adults exploring their faith, and seeking baptism or confirmation

A group for children and young people preparing to receive communion.

 
Come along at 9am for breakfast and to explore your faith, and then stay for the main morning service!