Our Lady Chapel has been arranged to encourage visitors to reflect and feel comfortable in the space that has been created. Whilst there you could write a story about a time in your life when you felt that God was especially close to you: maybe He answered one of your prayers, maybe He guided you very clearly, or maybe He simply… Read More »Mid-March 2022
Vision Sunday – 6 March : Sharing Faith – From “Jews” – to “Greeks” We are moving into Lent, a six-week period of preparation for Easter. A time of reflection, a time to think about the amazing sacrifice of Jesus. Some people give something up for Lent in order to mark the time as special – others pick up something new. … Read More »March 2022
EcoSunday: 27 Feb – The adverse impacts of human activity on the natural world are becoming distressingly clear. For Christians there is a spiritual dimension to this, pointing us back to Scripture and a reassessment of our responsibility under God to be care-ful stewards of Creation. Services at St Mary’s on EcoSunday, 27 February, will help us to understand this role. … Read More »Mid-February 2022
Preaching Series: Sunday 6 February: Sharing Faith (What’s Missing in “The Gospel?”) Community Fridge – Mondays 10-11am in the hall: We are delighted that the response to the community fridge has been really positive. We’re averaging 25 visitors each week which includes the wider Fetcham community outside St Mary’s. Community Fridges were set up primarily to prevent food waste. All the food… Read More »February 2022
Happy New Year! Christian Unity Week: 18-25th January: JOIN ON ZOOM – Each church is still hosting, but via Zoom instead of face to face.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89138254033(Meeting ID: 891 3825 4033). Churches Together in Bookham are marking the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by providing a daily opportunity to meet together for Bible reading and prayer. Meet at 8.30am each morning for about half an… Read More »January 2022
Christmas Message from Rev Pouya: I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your warm welcome to my family and I. We are thoroughly enjoying our life in Fetcham and being part of St Mary’s church family. During this season, we will be celebrating Hope, Peace, Love and Joy; I pray that all four of these… Read More »Christmas & New Year
Preaching series – Knowing Jesus (Called to Worship) Covid Update : Thank for your continued support over the last few months. Following the very recent government updated guidance on Covid, we feel that it is really important to increase our precautions in church in order to protect the whole church family. We are therefore asking that: Everyone wears a mask at… Read More »December 2021
Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair: 19 & 20 Nov – Every year the Cathedral welcomes over 50 artists, crafters & makers offering gifts for Christmas and beyond. Entry is £3 | Open 10am-4pm – No booking required. Fetcham Village Christmas Tree Lights switch on and Community Carol Singing: Fri 3 Dec, 5pm – St Mary’s has been asked to lead the community… Read More »Mid-November 2021
As we are now firmly into Autumn and the weather is changing and becoming colder, we have taken the opportunity to review what is in place to ensure that we stay as Covid-secure as possible. We have also looked at the current advice from both the Church of England and the Government. This continues to encourage the use of increased… Read More »November 2021
Rector on the Run! Thank you to everyone who supported Pouya. Having completed the 38-mile Downslink Ultra Marathon last weekend in 6:10:47, he then ran 2 miles in Fetcham on Monday, in order to raise funds for the church hall so we can replace heavy tables and chairs, upgrade the creche, build storage, double glaze and more. It’s not too… Read More »Mid-October 2021
