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Mid February 2023

    We are excited to be recruiting a full-time Operations Manager for an initial one year fixed-term contract with funding currently available for a further two years and we would be delighted to receive applications. Please take look and get in touch if you would like to apply for this exciting role : https://stmarysfetcham.org.uk/contact-us/serve-on-team/ Built on solid foundations and rooted in Word… Read More »Mid February 2023

    February 2023

      The Way Forward Workshop – Sun 12 Feb, 12:30-2:30pm:  Help us build a picture of the sort of church you want us to be in 2028.  Not just the buildings but also:  How are we Growing Faith for all ages?  How can we be more Inclusive?  What will be our Digital offer?  How can we be Financially Sustainable?  We are meeting… Read More »February 2023

      Mid January 2023

        Homemade & Second-hand Book Stall – Sun 5 Feb, 10:40-11:30am:  Do please donate homemade goods and baking to our February Homemade Stall.  Pots of bulbs and house plants will be welcome too.  As usual we will have a Christmas present amnesty: if you were given a new Christmas present that you just can’t find a space for, do bring it along… Read More »Mid January 2023

        January 2022

          Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 18-25 January 2023:  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, meeting  at 8.30 am each morning for about half an hour, except on Saturday when we will have prayers at 9am. Wednesday 18 Jan led by St Mary’s, Fetcham… Read More »January 2022

          Mid-December 2022

            A Christmas Café – Sun 18 Dec, 3-5pm:  FREE to everyone!  Hosted by Mary’s young people come along to the church hall for some festive cheer!  Win festive prizes and enjoy some quality time with your friends and family.  Sip cosy drinks and eat yummy Christmas treats in the cheerful and festively-decorated church hall!  Just come, bring a friend and… Read More »Mid-December 2022

            December 2022

              Dear friends, I would like to thank you for all your prayers during the recruitment process. I am delighted to inform you that we have appointed two outstanding individuals from our congregation for the roles. Rev Julie Partridge has been appointed as Pioneering Community Worker and Hannah Hossain as Children and Families Worker.  Ian Anderson (FRA vice-chair), Victoria Ashdown (Diocesan… Read More »December 2022

              Mid-November 2022

                Urgent appeal for warm winter clothing for Ukraine:  The Leatherhead Rotary are co-ordinating a collection for shipment to Ukraine to be donated by Wed 30 Nov:·         Overcoats·    NEW Thermal Underwear·         Jackets·         NEW warm socks·         Trousers·       Ski-wear·         Fleeces·         Sleeping bags·         Jumpers·       Blankets & Duvets·         Fur Coats·      Accessories: Winter Hats, Gloves, scarves ST MARY’S HALL on Sun 20 or 27 Nov 7:45… Read More »Mid-November 2022

                November 2022

                  Vacancies at St Mary’s – We are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a Families and Children’s Worker AND a Pioneer Community Worker. Children and Families Worker – The main aim of the role is to provide an enhanced link between St Mary’s Church and families and children within the local community in order to meet the… Read More »November 2022

                  Mid-October 2022

                    Growing Good: Last Sunday we began a new sermon series reflecting on the material from the CPAS “Growing Good” course we studied in Lent. I began the series looking at “Presence” and Pouya suggested my reflection was made available via the Bulletin.  So, the sermon I preached at the 8o’clock and 9.30 services is attached, though the 9.30 version was… Read More »Mid-October 2022

                    October 2022

                      Harvest Celebration – Sun 2 Oct,10:30am:  Join us for a special harvest service to give thanks for the good gifts in our community, and the many ways we use them to serve others.  Join us for a half hour celebration at Barracks Farm, Cobham Road, Fetcham followed by the opportunity to chat over a brunch of sausage and bacon rolls, cooked on the premises… Read More »October 2022