First Sunday of Advent (1/12)
This Sunday (1st December) is the First Sunday of Advent, and we’ll share Holy Communion at 9am and 10.30am, with Revd Jacintha Danaswamy leading/ presiding and Revd Tim Scott preaching. As the Church of England writes, ‘Advent marks the beginning of the Church year. It is a time for reflection in darkness, for renewal of […]
First Sunday of Advent, Vespers on 3rd December and ‘Holy Waiting’ (28/11)
Dear St Mary’s, It was wonderful to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday as part of a busy weekend which also saw us host a brilliant Christmas Fair on Saturday and a Welcome Service for the new Archdeacon of West Ham on Sunday afternoon. This Sunday (1st December) is the First Sunday […]
Christ the King Sunday (24/11)
This Sunday 24th November is the Feast of Christ the King, and our 9am (Holy Communion) and 10.30am (Intergenerational) services will be led by Revd Jacintha Danaswamy with Rob Duddridge preaching at 9am and Jacintha giving the all-age talk at 10.30am. The Feast of Christ the King was instituted by the Catholic Church in 1925 […]
Christ the King Sunday, St Mary’s Christmas Fair, and ‘Embracing Creativity’ (21/11)
Dear St Mary’s, Last Sunday we had a brilliant service exploring the need for Christians to take action on the climate and nature crisis by lobbying the government to transition away from fossil fuels, using our money to fund climate solutions, decarbonising our buildings, and managing church land in environmentally beneficial ways. We want to […]
Climate Sunday (17/11)
As this year’s UN Conference on Climate Change (COP29) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, our services on Sunday 17th November will reflect on the theology of Creation Care and the ethical imperative for Christians to act in light of the destructive impact that burning oil, gas and coal is having on the world. We’ll share […]
Climate Sunday, Advent and Christmas Services, and ‘Be Strong and Courageous’ (14/11)
Dear St Mary’s, Every year before entering the season of Advent, we have a run of special services – All Saints, Remembrance Sunday and Christ the King Sunday, which comes towards the end of November; this Sunday, we can add another special service to the list: Climate Sunday. As this year’s UN Conference on Climate […]
Advent and Christmas at St Mary’s
Join us for Advent and Christmas 2024 at St Mary’s and in the Parish of Walthamstow. In addition to our four Sunday Advent services – which begin on Sunday 1st December (9am and 10.30am) and run until Sunday 22nd December – we’ll have special services throughout December, including two evening carol services, three Christingle services and […]
Remembrance Sunday (10/11)
On Sunday, 10th November, we’ll mark Remembrance Sunday at 9am (Holy Communion) and again at 10.30am (Morning Worship), with an Act of Remembrance at both services and supervised children’s groups at 10.30am. Revd Tim Scott will lead and preach at both services. Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the sacrifices of those who […]
St Mary’s Christmas Fair (23/11)
St Mary’s will host a Christmas Fair on Saturday 23rd November, 11am-5pm, which will include a craft market, refreshments and family activities in and around St Mary’s, including a Santa’s Grotto (no booking required) in the St Mary’s Welcome Centre, located just across the churchyard from the church. We’re partnering with The Creative Side of […]
Remembrance Sunday, Donating Bottles and Coins, and ‘We Will Remember Them’ (7/11)
Dear St Mary’s, It was so lovely to mark All Saints Day with you last week. This coming Sunday, 10th November, we’ll mark Remembrance Sunday at 9am (Holy Communion) and again at 10.30am (Morning Worship), with an Act of Remembrance at both services and supervised children’s groups at 10.30am. Revd Tim Scott will lead and […]
