Celebrating Our Church Life

Past Highlights and Upcoming Events

March 2026

Recent Highlights 

St Mary’s continues to experience steady progress across key areas of church life, with encouraging developments in people, projects, and partnership:

  • Bell Restoration – March 2026
    The final phase of the bell installation work has been underway throughout March, with completion expected by Thursday 26 March 2026.
  • JoyZone
    The most recent JoyZone session  saw strong repeat participation from both church families and the wider community, with the next session scheduled for late April.

Looking Ahead

We look forward to a number of important developments over the coming months:

  • Service of Dedication for the Bells
    A Re-hallowing service will take place in the evening of Palm Sunday. Mayor Cllr Colin Philimore will be in attendance. This will be a significant milestone in a project that has received outstanding local support.
  • JoyZone Spring Event – Late April 2026
    The next JoyZone event will take place at the end of April 2026, offering another creative and engaging gathering for families.
  • Bishop Kelly’s Visit – 7 June 2026
    Bishop Kelly will visit the parish in June 2026, with a celebration service scheduled for the evening of 7 June 2026.