Facilities and features
Accessibility
In St Mary's Porch
Our Building
Music and Worship
Organ Recital at St Mary’s Church every third Tuesday at 1pm. Free admission with a retiring collection. Soup and rolls from 12 noon in St Mary’s Church Hall.
Groups, Courses and Activities
The Forum is a welcoming and open gathering of people passionate about learning. It takes place in St Mary's Hall every Thursday evening from 7:30pm. We discuss a broad range of topics covering anything from faith, human development, history, current affairs, relationships, films, etc. We have refreshments, i.e. coffee, wine, nibbles, etc. We have lively and fun discussions as well as covering serious topics. We regularly have structured learning, for example Lent and Advent courses.
Next course commences on April 30th 2025.
Coffee Stop The Church of the Good Shepherd, Dockenfield
Every Friday 10am to 12 noon Coffee Stop.
Tea @ 3
Every first Monday in the month in St Mary’s Church Hall at 3pm. All welcome to come for tea and cakes! Please contact Morag James 01252 793133.
Cherubs Parent and Toddler Group
‘Cherubs’ every Thursday 9.15am – 11.15am (term time) at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Dockenfield. All welcome for play, fun and refreshments!
Help for Visitors
Other Features
We have the most fantastic hall at St Mary's Church, designed by local Architect Ian Adam-Smith. If you wish to hire the Hall, the cost is £15 per hour for regular bookings. For one-off occasions such as a wedding, funeral, or other gathering we ask for a donation. The Church of the Good Shepherd is also available to hire on a similar basis. To book St Mary's hall or the Good Shepherd, please contact Barbara Potter on 01252 794727. www.frenshamchurches.org.uk/churchhall.htm