Good Friday Outdoor Service

for 30 mins
Bridge over the Marchburn by the Tennis Club in Riding Mill (see map)
Bridge over the Marchburn by the Tennis Club in Riding Mill (see map), We will meet at the footbridge and after our short service by the water we will walk with our Cross back past the Village Hall and along the course of the Roman Dere Street to the Church., NE44 6DN

We take a Cross to the Marchburnside, next to the Tennis Club in Riding Mill. While there we will reflect, from within God's Creation, on the story of the Passion of Jesus and what it means to us today.
We return to the St James' Church building via Dere Street where if you wish you may spend time reflecting together on the Cross from 3pm to 4pm.

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St Mary's Slaley

St Mary's is a lovely, growing church at the heart of our village. You will always be welcome.

We meet for worship every Sunday at 11.15am.

Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and fifth Sunday of every month.

Messy Church (hugely popular!) is celebrated every quarter in the Commemoration Hall, Slaley.

St Mary’s has united Anglicans and Methodists in the village since Advent Sunday 2017. We feel that our union is both happy and creative under God.


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Get in touch

The Revd Canon Dr David Kennedy

Area Dean
01434 633012
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Good Friday Outdoor Service

for 30 mins
Bridge over the Marchburn by the Tennis Club in Riding Mill (see map)
Bridge over the Marchburn by the Tennis Club in Riding Mill (see map), We will meet at the footbridge and after our short service by the water we will walk with our Cross back past the Village Hall and along the course of the Roman Dere Street to the Church., NE44 6DN

We take a Cross to the Marchburnside, next to the Tennis Club in Riding Mill. While there we will reflect, from within God's Creation, on the story of the Passion of Jesus and what it means to us today.
We return to the St James' Church building via Dere Street where if you wish you may spend time reflecting together on the Cross from 3pm to 4pm.

More info

Everyday faith

Discover how we can support you to find and follow God in your everyday life.

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Safeguarding

The parish of Slaley: St Mary the Virgin is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Newcastle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

If you need to talk to someone about a safeguarding issue you can contact one of our safeguarding officers:

Rev'd Diana Johnson, the Vicar of Riding Mill, is the first point of contact, on 07377 866 567. Alternatively...

... Jill Thirlaway is our diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker: her email is [email protected]

If a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires immediate medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.