Holy Week Reflection – Monday
Dear Friends Welcome to the first of our daily Holy Week reflections. In the link below, Mary brings us some thoughts on John12: 1-11 and the wonderful act of gratitude that is expressed when Jesus’ feet are anointed with pure nard. Reflection: https://youtu.be/_tnM0OkWkEs Gratitude – Holy Week, Monday 6th April 2020 Steve
Palm Sunday Service 05/04/20
Dear Friends Welcome to this week’s Palm Sunday worship resources. As you know, we cannot livestream our worship, but if you would like to access the links on Sunday morning at 10.30am, you can at least be assured that some others will be doing the same and I hope feel a sense of community. This week we…
Plans for Holy Week
Dear Friends As we are about to embark on Holy Week, I thought I would just send you a little note outlining what we are planning for the coming days. Plans for the week… Later today I will be sending out some on-line worship resources for use tomorrow, Palm Sunday. Then these are the plans for the…
Palm Crosses
Hi Everyone Unfortunately we can’t of course hand out palm crosses this year, but we thought you might like to have a go at making one yourself. Here’s a video to show you how, with a few thoughts along the way Palm Sunday Cross Making – YouTube You might like to have your palm cross to…
Staying Safe – Social Media
Dear Everyone Just a little note to remind us all to exercise care in the information we post on Facebook and other Social Media which might be spotted and misused by the unscrupulous. So if you need assistance in these unusual times, be careful not to share personal information online. In particular we should avoid giving information about home addresses, email addresses,…
Update 26/03/20
Dear FriendsI am sending with this email some material from the Church of England whichyou may wish to use for worship at home during the week. This and other material can be accessed via the following link:https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churchesWith blessings and best wishesSteveOur churches may be locked but you can still stay in contact through ourChurch website and…
Update 25/03/20
Dear Friends I’m sorry to have to let you know that, in accordance with recent government requirements, we have now been informed by the Archbishops that all church buildings must now close, not only for public worship, but for private prayer as well. This means that clergy will not be able to offer prayers for…
Sunday 22/03
Dear St Mary’s Welcome to our first Sunday bulletin for this week – Mothering Sunday. Here are some resources which I hope will help you feel connected with worship at St Mary’s, even though we can’t meet together in person. You will see that I have recorded this week’s talk inside the church just to remind…
Stepping Stones
Our monthly gatherings in St Mary’s Church for babies, little ones and their parents/carers will have to stop until further notice, in view of the latest advice. We’ll find new ways for us to meet together on-line and we’ll keep you all in our prayers. Please contact me or any of the clergy if we…
A Call to Prayer
Dear Friends A national call to prayer, Sunday 22 March 7pm “At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.” A National Day of Prayer and Action has been announced by…
A Message from Steve
Dear Friends As many of you will by now know, the Archbishops have now taken the decision that worship in our churches is to be suspended until further notice. So there will be no Sunday or midweek services for the time being. The current advice from the Church of England is that funerals and weddings…
Messy Church – Cancellation
Sadly, given the latest information regarding the spread of the virus, our Messy Church meeting at St Mary’s on Saturday 21st March has been cancelled. We are still planning to hold our usual Mother’s Day Family Service at 10.30am on the following day (Sunday 22nd), with lovely gifts for all of the ladies. Please come along and join us for this special…
Parish Magazine Distributor
Wanted: Volunteer to help distribute Parish Magazines in High Street/Bridge Street The parish magazine distribution team is looking for a new willing volunteer to take on distributing the magazines in the High Street/Bridge Street area of the village. This is a once a month easy opportunity to get out, get some exercise and fresh air…
School Easter Celebration
On Thursday 4th April, the Bures School Children participated in a Holy Communion Service in St Mary’s as part of their Easter Assembly Celebration. This service was thoroughly enjoyed by all including around 40 parents!
Book Now for the Church Weekend Away
Launde Abbey 10–12 May 2019 Our next church weekend away will take place at Launde Abbey on the 10-12 May. Our speaker will be David Cooke. This is a wonderful opportunity to step away from the routine of daily life and take some time for refreshment: To think, explore faith, share friendship with others;…
PCC Minutes 27/09/2017
Click here to read the minutes of the PCC meeting held on 27/09/2017
All over the country, Messy Church is taking off as a new way of engaging with church, for all the family and here in Bures we have a very own Messy Church, meeting seven times a year on the fourth Saturday at 4pm. We share the running of Messy Church with the Baptist Church and…
Church in the Big Top
Church in the Big Top St Mary’s and Bures Baptist churches invite you to join in a service of worship and celebration with guest speaker Bishop Mike Harrison on Sunday 9th July in the Music Festival Big Top (please note there will not be an 8am service at St Mary’s on that day). The service commences at 9:45am and breakfast…
Benefice Weekend Away
Book NOW for our 2017 Benefice Weekend Away: This will take place on the weekend of 19th to 21st May at Letton Hall. To make new friends, to learn from God, to enjoy a relaxing weekend with good food in great surroundings. A youth team will be leading an action-packed weekend of teaching and fun for our…
GATHER Youth Celebration
GATHER Youth Celebration – Saturday 29 October 2016 from 5.30pm – 9.15pm – at The Cathedral in Bury – including workshops, from drumming to cage football, artwork, Prayer spaces, Sporting 87 – fantastic live music from THE SENSE. If you would like to come along get in touch with Angela on 01787 227407 or Liz Moulton 07956 068608, misslizmoulton@gmail.com. …
Messy Church – St Mary’s Church in Action!
Every Saturday, after a busy week atwork, I look forward to spending the day with my 3 year old son Ed; because Saturdays are boys’ only days (as Jacqui unfortunately has to work). This leaves Ed, Earl (our big Labrador) and me the task of entertaining and fending for ourselves. By about Thursday of each…