You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Parish Mass

Every Second, Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Uplifting sung Eucharist with music and vestments. Occasional use of incense. Our Whiz Kids Sunday School is available for children aged 5-11(ish) with arts and crafts. The Order of Service can be downloaded below. Service will also be live streamed via our YouTube channel

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Little Acorns Toddler Group, 9.30am - 11.30am each Wednesday during term time

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Little Acorns Toddler Group - fun, free Baby & Toddler Group each Wednesday during term time. Contact Zoe for more information at [email protected] A poster can be downloaded here

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Bestwood & Bulwell Foodbank (0115 975 1825)

Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Bestwood & Bulwell Foodbank operates from St Mary's each Wednesday. For more information call the Foodbank direct on 0115 9751825 or email: [email protected]
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Collective Worship at Bulwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Every Wednesday at for 15 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Each Wednesday in term time St Mary's Church leads an act of Collective Worship for the children and staff at Bulwell St Mary's Church of England Primary School.

Walsingham Mass

Every Last Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist, themed around our Patron Saint, St Mary the Virgin. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle). An Order of Service is attached.

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Care Home Service

Monthly. Every Third, Fourth Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Each month St Mary's visits friends in one of our local care homes for an uplifting Service of Holy Communion with favourite hymns, Bible reading, talk and prayers. An Order of Service can be downloaded here.

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Bible Study

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Our Bible Study is at 2pm Thursdays in the Upper Hall (in church). We will be looking at aspects of the Christian faith; why they matter and why they make a difference to our lives. No pressure. No charge. An opportunity to watch a short talk over tea and coffee, and a discussion at the end where folk can share their thoughts. Each session stands alone, so you can come and go as you like.

Choir Practice Fridays at 6.30pm

Every Friday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Can you make a tuneful noise, or wish that you could? Then why not come along to St Mary's choir practice 6.30pm in church on Friday evenings - you will be made very welcome. St Mary's choir sing at our 10am Masses, and other services, and also at weddings and funerals.

All-Age Family Mass

Every First, Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A family orientated Service for all ages, including our wonderful Uniformed Organisations, with hymns, choruses (and often a baptism or two!). The Service can also be followed online via our YouTube channel or by clicking on 'More About This Event' below. An order of service can be downloaded here.

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Service of Holy Communion at Highbury Hospital

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
4pm on the first Sunday of every month St Mary's church celebrates an uplifting Service of Holy Communion for patients and staff at Highbury Hospital. With favourite hymns, prayers and a brief talk.

Holy Communion (according to the Book of Common Prayer)

Every First Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle). An Order of Service is attached.

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Socialising at the William Peveril (Wetherspoons) pub in Bulwell

Monthly. Every First Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Informal time for socialising at the William Peveril (Wetherspoons) pub in Bulwell, meeting up from 7:30pm. A simple time for folk to meet and mingle. Everyone is welcome and you can invite family or friends.

Midweek Mass

Every Second, Third Thursday at for 30 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A quiet, simple, said Eucharist. Vestments are worn and there is a brief homily. We meet in the Lady Chapel (N. aisle). An Order of Service is attached.

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Church Open for Prayer 10am - 12.00pm

Monthly. Every Second Saturday at for 2 hours
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
St Mary's is open for quiet prayer and reflection every second Saturday of the month,10am – 12.00pm, beginning with Terce (mid-morning prayer) at 10am, and concluding with the Rosary at 11am. All are welcome to come and recharge their spiritual batteries!

Muddy Church

Monthly. Every Third Saturday at for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
Join us for games, food, craft and fun. Everyone welcome, children to be accompanied by an adult (dress up appropriately for the weather!) Contact Zoe at [email protected] to reserve your places

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Candlelit Service of Nine Lessons & Carols - 4pm Sunday 22nd December

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A beautiful, traditional candlelit service telling the Christmas story through your favourite Christmas Carols, Bible readings and prayers. A poster can be downloaded here

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Service for Healing & Wholeness (with Holy Communion)

Every Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls' Church, Bulwell
St Mary the Virgin & All Souls Highbury Road Bulwell Nottingham, NG6 9AD, United Kingdom
A moving, covid-safe Eucharist with Anointing and Prayers for Healing and Wholeness. Choir, Organ and Vestments. Occasional use of incense. Our Whiz Kids Sunday School is available for children aged 5-11(ish) with arts and crafts. The opportunity for prayer ministry is available after the service, as are refreshments.

Do come and join us; you will be made very welcome. The Service can also be followed online via our YouTube channel

or by clicking on 'More About This Event' below. An order of service can be downloaded here.

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