St. Mary the Virgin Church Datchet Service Times

Denomination: Church of England

St. Mary the Virgin welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Datchet area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
St. Mary the Virgin at Datchet, Berkshire is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of St. Mary the Virgin is to make an impact for God, here in Datchet, Berkshire by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

"Party for The Queen on The Green"
There will be a Family Service of Thanksgiving in Church to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen at 1230hrs on Sunday 12th June. This will be followed by a 'Party for The Queen on The Green'. These events are open to all. Come along and enjoy !!!
Sunday 12th June 2016 at 12:30 PM for 1 hour

Sunday
Holy Communion
Said 'Communion Service'(BCP)
Held on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Said' Communion Service' (Trad)
Held on 3rd Sunday of each month.
Said Mattins Services will be held on the 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the month.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ½ hour
Creche
There is a Creche facility during School Term Time, available for Children of 0-3 years. This is at The Vicarage (behind the Church) during each main Sunday Service (excluding Family Service). The Children are returned to Church for Communion & Blessing. For further information contact The Vicarage on 01753 580467.
Three Sundays Per Month
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Parish Communion
Sunday morning worship is at 9.30am on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of each month and includes communion, a sermon, congregational singing and choral music. On the 3rd Sunday of most months at 09.30am there is normally a special Family Service without communion. 'Family Communion with Baptisms' is held on the 1st Sunday of every Month at the 0930 Service.
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Sunday School
We meet every Sunday (except when there is a Family Service) in the Church Room in Term Time and half term holidays. Children from ages 3 to 12 years are welcome. For more details contact Sally Nicholls on 01753 542983.
Every first second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 40 minutes
Family Service
Once a month the normal morning service is replaced with a more informal Themed Family Service, supported by The Choir and The Datchet St Mary's Music Group.
This takes place on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Joint Sung Eucharist
"Joint Sung Eucharist" will be celebrated at 9.30am on the 4th Sunday of each month with our sister Church of St Thomas' Colnbrook. Normally January, May, July & October will be at Colnbrook. All other months will be at Datchet.
(Transport is available to get to either Parish for these Services.)
Every fourth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
Choral Evensong
The choir of St. Mary's regularly sing Choral Evensong. This (BCP) service is normally held on the 4th Sunday of the month (except August) but can also vary depending on choir holidays and the liturgical seasons.
Every fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday
Every Tuesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Wednesday
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday
Every Wednesday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
Holy Communion
This is a 'said' Service and all are very welcome.
Often followed by Coffee in 'The Bridge' Ecumenical Centre & Coffee Shop next door.
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Pram Service
A Fortnightly Service. (2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month during school term time.) Young Children (0-4years), Parents, Grandparents and Carers have a great time.Each Service is themed with singing accompanied by instruments for the Children. Afterwards there are drinks and biscuits in the Church Room, where Children can play and Adults can chat. For further information contact Helen Jensen on 01753 581874.
Fortnightly
Every second and fourth Wednesday at 2:00 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday
Every Thursday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
The Choir of St. Mary's
The Choir of St. Mary's sings a wide range of music at all the main Services and consists of around 20 adults and children. New members are always 'very' welcome. Those interested in joining the choir (or just more information) should contact Andrew Piggott the Director of Music by phone on 01784 453854
email:[email protected] or after a Sunday service. The choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 6.45pm to 7.45pm.
Every Thursday at 6:45 PM for 1 hour
Mothers Union
Meets on the third Thursday of the month - further details in the notices or from 01753 580467.
Monthly
Every Thursday at 7:45 PM for 1 hour
Friday
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday
Every Friday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour
The Music Group
The Music Group meets usually on the Friday before Family Services from 5.30pm to 6.15pm.
The Group then plays for the Sunday Family Services (3rd Sunday of the month) and other Special Occasions.
For more exact details and timings -
Contact:
Andrew Piggott.
Choir Master & Director of Music.
T: 01784 453854
E: [email protected]
Every Friday at 5:30 PM for ¾ hour
Saturday
Daily Prayer
Daily Prayer in Church is said every day from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.30 am.
Tuesday to Saturday
Every Saturday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour