St Mary the Virgin

08/09/2026

Homily for the funeral of Lorna Bourdeaux

7.9.26 Revd Graham Low We have come here today to express our sadness at the death of Lorna, to give thanks for her life, and to commend her to God. The passage we have just heard from John’s gospel is linked with Lorna in important ways. It is about Jesus speaking to his troubled disciples immediately before his betrayal, trial and death....

7.9.26 Revd Graham Low We have come here today to express our sadness at the death of Lorna, to give thanks for her life, and to commend her to God. The passage we have just heard from John’s gospe…

06/09/2026

Thank you!

A huge thank you for everyone who helped out and came along to our St Mary's Fete and Patronal Festival service and picnic. What a glorious weekend. Here are a few photo highlights. Thank you for all the funds raised towards our accessible WC (around £2,000 - accurate total to come!).

A huge thank you for everyone who helped out and came along to our St Mary’s Fete and Patronal Festival service and picnic. What a glorious weekend. Here are a few photo highlights. Thank you…

05/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the fete today - what a glorious afternoon

05/09/2026

We have a racing simulator, toilet roll toss, and live music – come on down to the Saint Mary’s fete this afternoon 230 to 5 pm

04/09/2026

Want to see some magic and juggling and have a go at circus skills? come along to the St Mary’s fete tomorrow!

03/09/2026

Only 2 days to go to the fantastic St Mary’s church fete on Saturday 5th - there will be stilts, games, teas, stalls, live music and so much more!

01/09/2026

Messy Church – Sunday 27th September

Parents and Carers: We would love to invite you and your children to Messy Church on Sunday 27th September at 3-4.30 at the Rose Hill Community Centre Messy Church is an opportunity to spend time together and to learn more about the Christian faith through various fun and creative activities. Each Messy Church lasts 90 mins and has a mix of themed crafts, games, Bible stories, a time of celebration, and finishes with a simple meal.

Parents and Carers: We would love to invite you and your children to Messy Church on Sunday 27th September at 3-4.30 at the Rose Hill Community Centre Messy Church is an opportunity to spend time t…

01/09/2026

Sermon: when the rock gets it wrong

30 August 2026, Trinity 13BAlice Lawhead Matthew 16:21-28 Today’s gospel lesson is actually of a piece with last week’s, so I will begin with a little recap of last week’s scripture, and the scene so far. Jesus, the rabbi, was engaged in a very rabbinical way of teaching. He was asking questions. He asked the disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ Imagine a classroom scene, rabbi teacher up front, the disciples seated at those chairs with the little tables attached, and the students shout out their answers....

30 August 2026, Trinity 13BAlice Lawhead Matthew 16:21-28 Today’s gospel lesson is actually of a piece with last week’s, so I will begin with a little recap of last week’s scripture, and the scene …

23/08/2026

SERMON for the 12th Sunday after Trinity

A sermon preached by Graham Low at St. Mary's on 23rd August 2026 Today’s passage from Matthew is immensely rich. Its major themes come from the Old Testament passages about David and the Messiah. Today we read of the establishment of a new community, acknowledging Jesus’ identity, and its place in revealing God’s future activity. Here, some link Jesus with John the Baptist, others with Elijah, or one of the prophets....

A sermon preached by Graham Low at St. Mary’s on 23rd August 2026 Today’s passage from Matthew is immensely rich. Its major themes come from the Old Testament passages about David and the Mes…