We are already lighting our third advent candle! Come and join us for this short non-eucharistic service.

We're joined by children from Lew Trenchard C E Primary School for this special service which is a joint service for Marystowe and Coryton parishes. Singing and Christingle fun for all ages - you're never too old to enjoy a Christingle!

On the 1st Sunday of each month, come and enjoy a gentle service of Holy Communion in the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Marystowe. Usually led either by Priest in Charge, the Revd Gill George, or our retired priest, Canon Tim Thompson, this service includes hymns. Marystowe does not have their own organist so you may sometimes find Gill playing the organ while Tim leads! Prayers are offered on behalf of the community, so do let us know if you want your name included in the public prayers. The service follows the Church of England words for Common Worship Holy Communion, and is followed by refreshments.

Communion: all are welcome to receive Holy Communion if it is your custom in your home church. If you require gluten free, and are unable to let us know in advance, do feel free to bring a small cube of your own gluten free bread in a small foil wrap, which will be given to the priest to consecrate in the foil at the same time as the wafers. If your allergy is life-threatening, please do let us know so that additional handling procedures can be followed.
Blessing: If you feel unable to receive communion you are encouraged to come to the altar rail for a prayer of blessing instead.
Access: If you are unable to get to the altar rail, the priest will bring communion to you in your seat at that point in the service.

All are welcome to our monthly service of Morning Praise followed by refreshments.