The church of St. Mary the Virgin sits in the heart of the village of Datchet next to the Stag Public House and opposite the iconic Village Green.  Access for wheelchair, large pushchairs, prams or motorised scooters is via the Church Community Centre entrance at the rear of the church, via the Vicarage Lane gate.  

 The Parish Administrator works from 9:30am - 2:30pm on Wednesdays  and Fridays   

We are  undergoing  an interregnum ( from 30th September 2023)  If your matter is URGENT please ring the Senior Churchwardens Elaine on    07960 859 697, Sally-Anne on 07711269545,  or contact the Area Dean, Revd Canon Janet  Binns 

Safeguarding: We take Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously here at St Mary's and have adopted the Church of England policies relating to this, for both adults and children. We follow safer recruiting processes and all our personnel involved in working alongside children or vulnerable adults are required to be DBS checked and undergo relevant Safeguarding training appropriate to their role and function: St Mary's has adopted and uses the Church of England online training where a record of individuals' progress and outcomes of training can be monitored by the Safeguarding Officers, and follow up /further /updated training as required, occur. 

Local contacts :

Incumbent:  Vacant from September 30th 2023  Post being advertised - please view our Vacancies page  for details 

Clergy cover is being provided by The Revd Canon  Janet Binns , Burnham & Slough Area Dean  and Revd Carol Dunk, Group Deanery Minister for Burnham & Slough Deanery  

St Mary's Safeguarding Officer: Jane Simpson e-mail:   [email protected] tel  01753 540948

Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor: Stuart Nimmo e-mail [email protected] tel  01865 208290

More information and who to contact including Social Services in both Slough and the RBWM can be found at the foot of this page or by using the drop-down 'safeguarding' on the menu on the left 

Services for DECEMBER 2024 

Sunday 1st           9:30am  Sung Eucharist 

Wednesday 6th   11:00am   Holy Communion 

Sunday 8th           9:30am     Sung Eucharist 

                                 6:30pm       Churches Together Ecumenical Carol service 

 Sunday 15th       11am      Lay Led informal service with coffee and chat 

Tuesday 17th       Churchmead School's Christmas Services    at 10am and 11:20am 

                                  Datchet St Mary's CofE  Primary Academy   Christmas Service 2pm 

Sunday 22nd        9:30am   Sung Eucharist 

 CHRISTMAS EVE  ( Tuesday 24th December ) 

                                  4:00pm     Joint Christingle and Nativity Service 

                                 11:30pm    Midnight Mass 

CHRISTMAS DAY  ( Wednesday 25th December) 

 Sunday  29th         9:30am     Sung Eucharist ( No coffee after service today)                          

 NEW YEAR'S EVE   Tuesday 31st December at 8:00pm 

                                    New Year's eve celebration:  with candlelit service blessing of 2025

Normal Services at St Mary's : 

We are mindful that there are still a number of  people who are cautious regarding Covid and close contact. We have taken steps to reduce any risks for people who wish to attend but remain apart from the main body of the church . 

: 1st, 2nd and 4th  Sunday of month 

          9:30am:  Eucharist , usually sung 

3rd Sunday:   11am   Morning Service -this is lay led. 

5th Sunday - from August   9:30am Sung Eucharist : to be reviewed 

Choral Evensong 

Takes place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 6:30pm followed by refreshments and chat : 

We are sorry but due to needing to upgrade the technology, we are currently unable to live stream our services, we will be back online as soon as we possibly can. 

Please check our services and events by clicking the link on the left-hand column 

STOP PRESS : - STOP PRESS 

Saturday 30th November 12noon  ST NICHOLAS FAYRE  fun and fellowship, lots of stalls and activities , crafts and face painting for children

                                                   4pm - 7pm  Datchet Parish Council's CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 

Both events are supported by Oakwood  Estates Agents