A group of Surrey faith leaders, Jewish, Muslim and Christian – together with supporters of the Surrey Interfaith Forum - met at the North West Surrey Synagogue on Tuesday 17 October, where they observed a time of silent prayer together to reflect with deep sadness on the events in Israel and Gaza over the past ten days.Following the prayer and time for discussion, the faith leaders agreed that we must not permit a proxy conflict to take root here, eroding the substantial efforts made over many years in fostering community and interfaith relations. In unity, they affirmed that all are made in the image of God, and that hatred and violence can never serve as a solution to the world's problems.The faith leaders additionally lent their support to all who work towards facilitating open and respectful dialogue, particularly in tackling antisemitism and islamophobia across our county.
St. Mary's choir meets to rehearse every Thursday evening at 7.30 pm in the church. Rehearsals last for an hour and include music for the following Sunday as well as preparations for special services and events. The choir robe on a Sunday morning and lead the choral aspects of worship at 9.30 am.St. Mary's has a four part choir, and anyone is welcome to join. For more information please contact the Director of Music, Ian Parker...email.... office@stmarycuddington.com
WEDDINGS/BAPTISMS/FUNERALS here at St Mary's.BaptismsBaptism is really all about recognising that we are all God's loved and cherished children. There are regular baptism services at St. Mary's. Usually these are either at 11 am on the first Sunday of the month, or during the main 9.30 am service on the fourth Sunday of the month. The 11 am service is quite short whereas at the 9.30 am service there is Holy Communion and hymns.For more information, email office@stmarycuddington.comWeddingsEver since it was first built, couples have come to St. Mary's to be married. You can be married at St. Mary's if one of you:Has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months, orWas baptised (christened) in the parish concerned, oris confirmed and your confirmation was entered in the register of confirmations for a church or chapel in the parish (this will usually be the case if you were prepared for confirmation in the parish), orhas at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 monthsorIf one of your parents, at any time after you were born:Has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months, orhas regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 monthsorIf one of your parents or grandparents:Was married in the parishTo find out more about getting married at St. Mary's email office@stmarycuddington.comFuneralsTo find out more about having a funeral at St. Mary's, or if you would like the Vicar to officiate at a crematorium service, please contact office@stmarycuddington.comSee insights and adsBoost postAll reactions:11
