OUR ACTIVITIES
St Mary's Church is active in many ways, on almost every day of the week, with activities for all ages and stages of life.
Just take a look below ... ... all telephone numbers are local 01933 pre-fix
These are our regular meetings and venues, see also Forthcoming Events for 'One Off' and Special functions.
BELLRINGING
Our Bells are rung every Sunday between morning Services, before the evening service and on special occasions.
Practice night is Friday at 7-00 pm in the Bell Tower
Contact Brenda Dixon on 358982 or Alan Marks on 313793
BROWNIES
Meet Tuesday evenings in the Church hall
Contact Andrea Whitmore on 412649
BUMPS & BABES @ CHURCH (CHURCH for BEGINNERS) MONDAYS
For pregnant mum, pre-school children - their parents and carers.
Meet every Monday in Term-time at 10-00 am
We start with an age appropriate act of worship in the church lasting about 20 minutes, before moving to the Church Hall for play and refreshments - £1 per family per session
Contact Sue Merrifield on 358218
BUMPS & BABES @ CHURCH (CHURCH FOR BEGINNERS) THURSDAYS
For pregnant mum, pre-school children - their parents and carers.
Meet every Thursday in Term-time at 1-15 pm.
We start with an age appropriate act of worship in the church lasting about 20 minutes, before moving to the Church Hall for play and refreshments - £1 per family per session
- £1 per family per session - Contact Sue Merrifield on 358218
CHILDRENS' SOCIETY
There is a Branch of The Childrens' Society based at St Mary's
Fundraisinf eents are held from time to time and advertised in Weekly Notices and Forthcoming Events.
Contact Anne Riley on 316380
CLUED UP
Meets on Monday evenings in Term-time at 6-30 till 8-00 pm in the Church Hall for SY 1-6
50 p subs and up to 50 p for Tuck Shop
Starts with team games, followed by craft activities like baking, making, painting etc.
Occasional guest Speakers and trips out.
Contact Colin on 358650 or Kate on 412836.
DEEP
A young people's Home Group
We meet each Thursday to share food and study various Bible passages - similar to the Home Groups.
Contact Matt or Sandra on 311164 or Jacquie on 312602.
FUN, FAITH & FOOD
Meet on the first Wednesday each month in Term-time.
3-30 pm till 6-00 pm
We meet in the Church Hall for FUN activities, games and crafts
Then we move to the Church for a short, age appropriate service, sharing our FAITH
Finally we return to the Church Hall for a 'real meal'
Adults £2 each - accompanied children free!
Contact Sue Merrifield on 358218 or Lynne on 353655
GUIDES
Meet on Wednesday evenings in the Church Hall
Contact Fran Seamarks on 394228 or Claire Snelling on 397158
HOME GROUPS
Meet in people's homes around Rushden and Higham Ferrers
Groups usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month - but there are some variations
Contact John Judge on 419125
J DIVISION, JIFFY TOTS and JIFFY
Meet as our Sunday School in the Hall -
Contact Kate on 412836 / Sue on 358218 or Lynne on 353655
LADIES GROUP
Meet on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2-15 pm in the Vestry Hall
Guest Speakers most months, occasional trips and meals out.
Contact Ann Beal on 355141
MOTHERS' UNION
Contact Julie West on 359518
RAINBOWS
Meet on Wednesday evenings in the Church Hall
Contact Linda Inwood-Rogers on 311702
ST MARY'S ANGELS
Meet at members home for Bible Study
on 3rd Thursday of each month
Contact Kate on 412836