St Mary's Eaton Socon

16/01/2026

The thanksgiving service for Tim's life and ministry will take place at 12 noon on Monday 2nd February at St Mary's Church Eaton Socon. This will be preceded by a private committal.

All are welcome to attend the thanksgiving service. Refreshments will be served after the service in the church.

Please be aware that due to the high numbers of people expected to attend, carparking will be at a premium. If possible, please avoid using the usual car parks.

Floral tributes will be from family members only. Regarding dress code, we ask people to be smartly and respectfully dressed but black is not required. We would like donations in memory of Tim to be made to St Mary's Church Eaton Socon.

Thank you

11/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Vicar Tim Robb. Tim passed away peacefully at home at 14:50 on Wednesday 7th January with his wife Julie and daughter Sarah at his side.

Timothy Simon Robb had been vicar of St Mary's since 2007 and during that eighteen and a half years he reached out to the local community with his friendly and engaging manner. Tim was both faithful and visionary in his ministry, he has encouraged and empowered church members in their ministries and consequently built up a multi-talented team of people serving God in this church. This is Tim's legacy to this church. He will be sadly missed.

We will have much to say about Tim's life and ministry in this church, but for now please continue to give your prayers, love and practical support to Julie and Sarah. Please also remember Tim's family in New Zealand and Canada in your prayers as well as Julie's UK family.

For any further enquiries please email the church office on [email protected]

09/01/2026

HIVE RESTARTS AGAIN ON SUNDAY 18th JANUARY

What is HIVE?

Hive is a group for children of any ages who have additional needs or disabilities (diagnosed or not) and their siblings and grown ups. We meet monthly on a Sunday afternoon in the church hall for friendship, support and lots of fun. We have a host of activities set up for the children to engage with - these include messy activities, blackout tent, musical instruments, light up toys, construction toys, crafts, games and puzzles. The setup is designed around the children who we have booked in on any given month. We have a refreshment time where we serve hot drinks, squash, something sweet and some fruit. Towards the end we have a mini-tidy up and then switch off all our main lights and just have our sensory light projectors on.

Upcoming dates

We meet at 2pm till 3.30pm on the following Sundays:

18th January
15th February
22nd March
26th April
17th May
21st June

The cost is £4 per family (funding available for those unable to meet this cost).

To book specifically for January click here: https://eatonsocon.churchsuite.com/events/hjldcm9x

To book for any other month or to keep a track on the dates check out the website: www.eatonsocon.org/whats-on

Any questions then please do email Liz on [email protected]

This group is aimed at children (of any age) who have additional needs or disabilities and their siblings and parents/guardians Sensory activitiesChill out zoneLife skills GamesCraftsFriendshipSupportRefreshments Similar structure every session, visual timetables (on day or in advance), timers used....

26/11/2025

Little Stars toddler group this morning made a start on decorating the church for Christmas with a stained glass window craft. We think the children did a lovely job!
If you'd like to come and see their hard work and want to help decorate the rest of church we have a church Christmas decoration morning this Saturday (29th Nov). 9.30am - 1pm. Refreshments provided.
No experience needed...just a willingness to give a hand (esp with the Christmas tree!)

23/11/2025

BOOKING ENDS SOON!

Christingle Family Event at St Mary's Eaton Socon!
Sunday 7th December. 3pm.

Come and join us as we do some Christmas crafts and make our own Christingles, which are those funny looking things with the candle and sweets stuck in an orange - but come to the event and it'll make sense!

Book by clicking here: https://eatonsocon.churchsuite.com/events/kfclnwia

Everyone welcome - children must be accompanied by a paying adult. All inclusive, we will have our blackout tent up, fidgets, ear defenders and visuals available. Please get in touch if there is anything else you need to be able to be involved.

Cost - £1 per person (under 1's free)

14/11/2025

Our youth are holding a fundraiser to raise funds for them to attend Newday (a Christian festival they attend every year).
Friday 5th December. 7.30pm. For more information and to book yourself in click here: https://opendoor.churchsuite.com/events/97wjczeg

11/09/2025

Light Night 2025 at St Mary's Eaton Socon is now open for bookings!!

For those who have been to a previous Light Night event you'll find things a little different this year, as this is the 10th anniversary of our first Light Night at St Mary's we are having a PARTY! There will be disco lights, music, dancing and musical party games all going on in the church and then in the hall we'll have our sensory space set up with light projectors for those who need a space to chill or just to sit and chat. Note - there will be snacks and drinks available but no hot food.

Time: 5pm till 7pm

Dress code (optional): A costume which represents the theme of light / bright / fun (please no scary Halloween costumes, especially no masks or costumes which may frighten smaller children)

Who: EVERYONE! Anyone who enjoys a good dance and having fun
Cost: £3 per child / 50p per adult (under 1's free). Children must be accompanied by a paying adult

To book click here: https://eatonsocon.churchsuite.com/events/mzzrwp0b

13/08/2025

Children and Youth Information for St Mary's Eaton Socon.
Dates when groups reopen for September
Save the image to your phone so you've got it, but for those who use reading software it's as follows:
3rd September - Little Stars toddler group
5th September - Fusion youth group
7th September - Reactors, Sunday school and creche
8th September - Youth café
21st September - HIVE additional needs group

21/06/2025

Reminder: holiday club taster service tomorrow morning at St Mary's Eaton Socon! We've got photos from last year, songs, a messy quiz, an experiment, a talk and lots of fun, all within our 10.30am service.
Arrive - 10.20ish for a 10.30am start.
Maximum 1hr followed by refreshments.

N.B. this will not be livestreamed due to children's involvement so you need to come and join us to enjoy the fun!

29/05/2025

Holiday Club 2025 at St Mary's Eaton Socon is called AMAZING ME and is already 50% booked!

BOOK HERE: https://eatonsocon.churchsuite.com/events/o6pfgmpr

A week long biology themed holiday club for primary aged children held at St Mary's Church, Eaton Socon

Games, craft, Bible stories, friendship making and loads of fun
Dates: Monday 28th - Friday 1st August 2025 (plus a pre-holiday club service on Sunday 22nd June and post-holiday club celebration and BBQ on Sunday 3rd August)

Times: 9am till 12

Cost: £5 per child per day. This cost includes all snacks and includes a ticket to the holiday club celebration and BBQ on Sunday 3rd August at 10.30am.

Who: Holiday Club is open to all children who are CURRENTLY in primary education (or age 5 + if home schooled)

Booking is first come first serve and the last couple of years we have been full and had a waiting list so book early to guarantee your child's place.

Children will be split into age appropriate groups with 2+ adults per group of 12 children with the youngest children having junior helpers in their group as well. Over the course of the morning they rotate in their groups between doing crafts, games, themed activities, thinking time in their small groups and refreshments. They will begin and end their morning in an altogether time with all the groups where we have singing, videos, tell jokes, stories and sometimes get a bit messy!

SEN provision: St Mary's aims to be an all inclusive holiday club, therefore we do our absolute best to work with you to enable your child to attend. We have a sensory chill out area, use visual timetables, choosing boards, have team members who are familiar with Makaton and using PECS and welcome families to come and have a look round the space beforehand to help their child settle on day 1.

If your child has a special educational need or disability which may require 1-1 support please get in touch BEFORE booking.

We also welcome children attending with a PA if the child would get on better with a familiar adult (this adult would need a DBS to be on site).

Funded Places: We have a limited amount of funded places or reduced fees places available for families whose children would not be able to attend otherwise due to cost. Please get in touch BEFORE booking if you feel this applies to you.

Any questions, please email Liz on [email protected]