10 am Parish Eucharist in Church. On the first Sunday of the month we plan a special service headed by the Norbury Choir. For details see the current Pew sheet via our Web site at stmarysstokedabernon.org.uk/our-church/pew-sheets

Sung Evensong at 6 pm in Church

Chair Yoga in the Church Hall at 10:15 am. Suitable for all ages. If you want further information please contact the PArish Office on 01932 866005.

10 am Mattins in Church followed by coffee in the Hall

Said Communion BCP

Held on the first Sunday of each month at 10am. The worship includes congregational hymns and a thought-provoking address and is enhanced by the wide-ranging choral repertoire sung by our choir.

On the first Monday of each month (except April, August and December) we hold a regular programme of weekday ‘spud suppers’, entertainment and fellowship. These are open to everyone and is a great chance to catch up with old friends or make new ones. Please register in advance- see our Web site for details. https://www.stmarysstokedabernon.org.uk/

Ashes may be imposed on the heads of participants in the Ash Wednesday service as a sign of mortality and penitence. The ashes are imposed with the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” . Ashes are typically imposed by inscribing a cross on the forehead.

Ashes may be imposed on the heads of participants in the Ash Wednesday service as a sign of mortality and penitence. The ashes are imposed with the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” . Ashes are typically imposed by inscribing a cross on the forehead.

This service is alternatively called the Ordinance of Foot-Washing or the Ordinance of Humility. Its primary purpose is to renew the cleansing that only comes from Christ, but secondarily to seek and celebrate reconciliation with another member before Communion/the Lord's Supper.

The Stripping of the altar, the removing all ornaments, linens, and paraments, is an ancient custom of the Roman rite done on Maundy Thursday. It is symbolic of the humiliation of Jesus at the hands of the soldiers.

The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections

Tenebrae (/ˈtɛnəbreɪ, -bri/—Latin for 'darkness') is a service held during the three days preceding Easter Day, and characterized by gradual extinguishing of candles, and by a "strepitus" or "loud noise" taking place in total darkness near the end of the service.

There is biblical symbolism in the Easter worship of the early risers. In the New Testament's four Gospels, the resurrection story varies, but all tell of the four women followers of Jesus who discovered Christ's empty tomb at dawn,

Our service starts outside around a fire as we wait for dawn to rise. When the sun has risen we move into the Church.

The service is followed by a warm cup of tea and coffee and hot cross buns.

Concerts will take place during the week commencing Monday 14th July to Sunday 20th July 2025.

The full programme of events is yet to be finalised, but likely to include 4 concerts including a semi stage opera; a come and sing day for enthusiastic amateur singers; a flower festival and art exhibition. All performances will be of a high standard with renowned professional musicians and singers.