News Letters

Although all legal restrictions from the Government have been removed, we have decided to keep the current restrictions in place for the time being. This is to provide a safe space for all, especially in light of the rising numbers of COVID-19 locally. These restrictions include social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, and continuing with recorded music with no congregational singing. We will keep this under review and make appropriate adjustments when safe to do so in the future.

We are planning working parties to get the garden areas cleared of weeds. Gardening skills are not required as some parts just need tidying. If you can spare even an hour, we could make the gardens, car park and War Memorial looking as they should – well cared-for. Saturdays 31 July and 14 August are the dates (with more to follow if necessary) starting at 9.00am until 12 noon. Refreshments will be provided.

This year we have chosen Saturday 22nd May to launch our Annual Giving which is exactly 161 years since St mark’s was opened and dedicated. Full details of what Gift Day is, why funds are needed and how to donate can be found here.

The annual Lent Call is now open.  More information can be found here.  To donate to the fund, please use our Golden Giving Donate button (all donations made this way from 17 February until 4 April 2021 will be treated as being for the Lent Call.  Alternatively please send a cheque to the Vicarage.

As you are probably aware, Revd Reg will be ordained Priest this Saturday, 17 October at 11am.  Only those invited are able to attend, but the service will be live streamed on YouTube. 

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place on Sunday 11th October at 10am. Please find attached full details, including the agenda. Attendance can be in person or virtually.

A service commemorating the 75th anniversary of VJ Day

Find out how your donations have supported the work of the Maisha Trust over the last few months.

We're holding a Said Communion at 10am today, which will also be streamed live onl;ine to watch. Find out how to join us.

The Church is now open for Private Prayer every day from 9am to 5pm. There are some simple guidelines to follow to prevent coronavirus contamination, and to maintain as clean and safe an environment as possible.