This Sunday, 29th November, is the beginning of Advent, a season of preparation, looking forward to Christmas and the birth of Jesus. At St Mary’s, our stars on the tower will be shining out for all to see. Look out for our outdoor Nativity Scene which will appear in the churchyard during this first week of Advent.
Our online service for Advent Sunday will be available via YouTube and Facebook – St Mary’s Buckden. Please do join us and watch.
This week’s pewsheet, Sunday’s sermon and an Advent Newsletter for Families can be downloaded here:-
Sunday Services in Church will resume from December 6th and Wednesday Communion from the 9th. Please book for Sunday each week with david.pickavance1@outlook.com or add your name to the list in the porch.
Please join us online every Sunday Whilst we are unable to hold services in church, we do hope that you will all join us in our “virtual” Sunday services.
A video of the service is uploaded each week to both Facebook and to YouTube. “St Mary’s Buckden”. So, if you can’t watch it at 11am on the Sunday, you can always catch up later using the link here YouTube channel: St Mary’s Buckden
The pewsheet, service sheet and sermon are circulated by email each week. Please let us know if you would like to be added to the email circulation list by emailing us at consent@stmarysbuckden.org.uk
Previous sermons are also uploaded to this website, click here sermons
Weekday Opening St Mary’s is currently opening for individuals for private prayer on the following days and times only:- MONDAY – Open for PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY 10.00am to 4.00 pm THURSDAY – Open for PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY 10.00am to 4.00 pm
There are strict social distancing measures in place, face coverings must be worn and numbers are limited, please read the notices and comply with these measures.
Daily Prayers On Wednesday 4 November, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and Bishop of London called the Church of England to prayer for the nation throughout the month of November. They have been publishing daily prayer themes and ask us all to pray at 6pm each evening. Check here for updates https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/call-prayer-nation
In addition, here are the prayer points mentioned by Jes in the pewsheet:-prayer-points-1Download
Please join us online this Sunday We hope that you will all join us in our “virtual” service for Sunday 15th November.
A video of the service will be uploaded to Facebook and to YouTube. “St Mary’s Buckden”. So, if you can’t watch it at 11am on Sunday, you can always catch up later using the link here YouTube channel: St Mary’s Buckden
You can download this week’s pewsheet and sermon here:
Weekday Opening St Mary’s is currently opening for individuals for private prayer on the following days and times only:- MONDAY – Open for PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY 10.00am to 4.00 pm THURSDAY – Open for PRIVATE PRAYER ONLY 10.00am to 4.00 pm
There are strict social distancing measures in place, face coverings must be worn and numbers are limited, please read the notices and comply with these measures.
Daily Prayers On Wednesday 4 November, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and Bishop of London called the Church of England to prayer for the nation throughout the month of November. They have been publishing daily prayer themes and ask us all to pray at 6pm each evening. Check here for updates https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/call-prayer-nation
In addition, here are the prayer points mentioned by Jes in the pewsheet:-
We are delighted to announce that St Mary’s Church will, once again, be open to individuals for Private Prayer. Starting from November 12th, the building will be open on Mondays and Thursdays 10am to 4pm.
There are Covid-19 safety measures in place, so please do read the instructions displayed in church and always wear a mask/face covering.
Welcome to St Mary’s, the lively parish church at the heart of Buckden, Cambridgeshire. St Mary's has long been a stopping-off point for people travelling up and down the A1. We hope you enjoy your online visit, and look forward to welcoming you in person if you are able to join us for a service or just to drop in.
On this site you can find out about the variety of activities here which make St Mary's a place where everyone can feel at home and enjoy fellowship with God and with one another.
