On five Fridays in Lent we are reading together through one of the New Testament Epistles. We will be looking at St Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. We are very familiar with some sections which are set readings in our Sunday services. But this gives an opportunity to read through the whole book in manageable chunks. Did St Paul regard Corinth as a “problem church”? What was the background to this correspondence? What issues did he have to deal with? What do we learn for our own discipleship and the life of the church today?

We meet in church at 2 pm on these Fridays:
March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11.

If you’re joining us, or would like more information, email [email protected]
All are welcome. Bring a Bible!

We invite you to our weekly Eucharist - the service of Holy Communion in which we receive the consecrated Bread and Wine. We come together to be with Jesus Christ. We gather as a Christian community to pray, to listen, to sing, to worship and to receive the Sacrament. We have people here who are regular worshippers, and very often visitors either from the town or coming from a distance. And there is a chance to chat and to meet new people over refreshments after the service.

Children are welcome. And if you need it Communion can be available with Gluten-free and alcohol-free elements - please speak to the stewards when you arrive. If you are not sure about receiving Communion, you are still welcome.

Coming together in this way helps us deepen our Christian understanding and equips us to live out our faith day by day.

And if you want to find out more about Christian life and belief, or have questions about the Church, you can speak to someone here.

Come and see - we will be glad to welcome you.

A range of Services in various styles

The Hope God offers is not wishful thinking or optimism.
Everyone is welcome to explore aspects of that hope during a Service of Evening Prayer

A series of Holy Communion Services with a Lenten theme
Jesus was human and showed his emotions...you are invited to explore them
Venue alternates between St John's, Kidderminster DY11 6RL and Holy Innocents DY11 6LA

A series of Holy Communion Services with a Lenten theme
Jesus was human and showed his emotions...you are invited to explore them
Venue alternates between St John's, Kidderminster DY11 6RL and Holy Innocents DY11 6LA

We invite you to join us for services marking the greatest week in the Christian year.

Sunday 13th April at 11 am – PALM SUNDAY
We remember how Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey - he came in peace and the crowds waved their palm branches.
Come and hear the story leading up to his crucifixion.

Thursday 17th April at 7 pm – MAUNDY THURSDAY
This is the day of Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples. He garev new words, new meaning to the Bread and Wine. He showed his humility by washing his disciples' feet. And he spent time in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of olives before he was arrested and taken away to be killed.
We recall all this in our service,

Friday 18th April at 2 pm – GOOD FRIDAY
Pause and reflect on the day Jesus died on the cross.
We welcome Canon Roger Spiller who leads this service. Roger who lives near Pershore is a theological educator, one-time Diocesan Director of Ministry for Coventry Diocese. He is Chair of Trustees of the College of Preachers.

Sunday 20th April at 11 am – EASTER DAY
Bring flowers to decorate the cross
as we celebrate Jesus risen from the dead.
Alleluia - Christ is risen!

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Church Open - Every Tuesday and Thursday, starting April 1st up to September 30th.

We have our beautiful church building open to visitors on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 am and 3 pm.
Come and spend time here yourself - enjoy the stillness, think deep thoughts, offer a prayer, explore the history.
Stewards are on hand to welcome you, guide leaflets are available pointing out key features.
Why not bring a friend or neighbour who has not yet stepped inside St Mary's?