All events Calendar

Bell ringing practice

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

Bell ringers gather each Thursday evening to practice at St Mary's Blidworth. If you are interested in knowing about bell ringing, please contact our Bell Tower Captain, Stuart Brown on 01623 794977

Messy Church

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Please note that this event will not start until
The Mission Hall, home to St Andrews Chapel
The Mission Hall, home to St Andrews Chapel, The Crescent New Blidworth Mansfield, NG21 0SE, United Kingdom

We are very excited to launch Messy Church in this New Year - starts 11th Jan at 10.30am for one hour - crafts, story and a snack. The first one explores kindness

Holy Communion, followed by cooked lunch

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
St Andrew's Mission Hall
St Andrew's Mission Hall, The Crescent New Blidworth Mansfield, NG21 0SE, United Kingdom

Holy Communion service with cooked Sunday dinner on the last Sunday of the month. Holy Communion starts at 10.30am in the chapel with lunch at 12 noon. Booking is essential for the lunch.

The Reflective service - said Book of Common Prayer service

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray and share Holy Communion together

Holy Communion with Rocking baby baptism

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

We will share Holy Communion together, listen and reflect on God's Word and pray together. During the service the 'Rocking' baby will be baptised.

The Rockings

Sunday 02 February 2025, Sunday 01 February 2026 at for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

At this service the baby boy closest to Christmas Day is rocked in this special rocking cradle. We will also sing, pray and listen and reflect upon God's Word

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The Reflective service - journeying through Lent

Sunday 22 February 2026 at for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

We gather to listen and reflect upon God's Word and to pray together.

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Holy Communion during the season of Lent

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray, sing and share Holy Communion together. All welcome

Passiontide Carol Service with Holy Communion

for 45 mins
St Simon & St Jude
St Simon & St Jude, Southwell Road Rainworth Mansfield, NG21 0EQ, United Kingdom

Our services in Lent focus more and more upon Jesus' passion. We have a special lessons and carols service which journeys through the last week of Jesus' life.

Palm Sunday with Holy Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

Today through Bible readings, singing and prayer, we will be recalling Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey and the people waving palm branches, laying down their cloaks and singing Hosanna. We will also share in Holy Communion together.

Dawn Mass

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

We began our service in the dark in the churchyard and watch the sun rise and Easter dawn, we will then move into church to share in Holy Communion together and this will be followed by breakfast rolls. All are welcome.

Stewardship Sunday

for 1 hour
St Mary of the Purification
Main Street Blidworth, NG21 0QX, United Kingdom

Reflecting upon what it means to be a steward of God's good gifts. We will listen and reflect upon God's Word, pray and sing together.