St. Mary the Virgin
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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
