St Mary’s Church

 
 


The oldest parts of St Mary's Church, which lies on the hill above the hamlet of Burton, date from about 1290 although little remains from that period. The Register of Incumbents dates back to 1305 when the Abbot of Glastonbury presented Johannes de Montacute to the living. The Manor and Advowson of Netlington belonged, until the Dissolution, to Glastonbury Abbey. The present patron is the Bishop of Bristol.


St Mary’s Church is now part of the Bybrook Benefice, which includes the churches at Biddestone, Castle Combe, Colerne, Grittleton, Littleton Drew, North Wraxall, Slaughterford, West Kington and Yatton Keynell.


At St Mary’s we have a variety of services, and all are welcome at every service. There are refreshment and biscuits after our Sunday services, and our TGI Friday service is a stimulating informal service with a different theme each month and with drinks and nibbles to follow. Around the Benefice you can attend a wide range of services, including Taize and BCP services.


The church is normally open during the daytime. Our new community area in the West end of the church is now open, so if you would like to use it for a community activity or event, or simply to post something on the community notice-board in the church, please contact the Churchwarden (see contacts above)


There is now a Facebook group for anyone who has been to the church and/or wants to keep in touch. Were you baptised here ? Were you married here? Is one of your nearest and dearest buried in our churchyard ? Have you been to a service here at any time ? None of the above? All are welcome to become members.


Click here to download our strategy for our mission at St Mary’s.


 

Services for March 2010


Official Opening of the New Nettleton & Burton Community Area

Friday 12th March 7.30pm

A short service with Bishop Mike, followed by a celebration with drinks and nibbles. All welcome.

BIG BREAKFAST CHURCH

Mothering Sunday 14th March 9.30am

Why cook breakfast when you can join us for (free) bacon rolls,toast & tea/coffee !

A CELTIC COMMUNION

Friday 19th March 7.30pm

A reflective and informal Communion Service followed by a social with drinks and nibbles.


(N.B. No service on Sunday 28th March)

                                 


Around the Benefice


Click here for the Benefice web page for details of services at other churches in the ByBrook Benefice.


Other news


Click here for the latest newsletters from our Diocese and Deanery

 

Regular Services




2nd Sunday of each month:

Holy Communion

9.30am


The following Friday:

Thank God It’s Friday

7.30pm


4th Sunday of each month

All Age Service




For youngsters




Parent and Toddler Group

Every Wednesday

10.30 - 12.00


For the Under 5s and those who look after you - all parents and carers welcome. Edward Bear comes along to the first meeting each month.



SPECIAL SERVICES





Official Opening of the Nettleton & Burton Community Area

Friday 12th March 7.30 p.m.


A service of dedication followed by a celebration with drinks & nibbles

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Don't cook breakfast on Mothering Sunday !

Big Breakfast Church

14th March 9.30am

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Messy Church

Good Friday 2nd April 10.00-12.00

(see Home page for details)





EVENTS





Watch this space for details of our  next event.

 

Welcome to St Mary’s Church

contactS



 

Churchwarden:

Mrs Marje Caie

01454 218072 or email marje.caie@tiscali.co.uk


Benefice Office

01249 782663 or email

bybrook.parishoffice@btopenworld.com


Team Rector:

Canon Ann Ashcroft

(via Benefice office)