Upcoming Events

In addition to our weekly church services, we enjoy a variety of special events throughout the Christian calendar year. From Christmas Carols in Advent to our monthly Messy Church service, check back here for the latest community experiences. We look forward to seeing you.

Striders Extra
May
12

Striders Extra

Calling all children of St Mary’s Sholing ages 8 and above… have we got a fun afternoon for you! St Mary’s Church will be transformed into a gigantic play zone with badminton, snooker, table tennis, board games, crafts, and more. After playing we will be serving a free evening meal for all participants. A great way to meet and play with your friends in a safe supervised environment. For more information, see our promotional poster or parents can contact the church office for details.

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Striders Extra
Apr
14

Striders Extra

Calling all children of St Mary’s Sholing ages 8 and above… have we got a fun afternoon for you! St Mary’s Church will be transformed into a gigantic play zone with badminton, snooker, table tennis, board games, crafts, and more. After playing we will be serving a free evening meal for all participants. A great way to meet and play with your friends in a safe supervised environment. For more information, see our promotional poster or parents can contact the church office for details.

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Build @ St Mary’s - Palm Sunday
Mar
24

Build @ St Mary’s - Palm Sunday

A monthly church service for the whole family. Starting with breakfast together, followed by Lego building challenges, stories, and fun for all ages.

Build is a time for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It is practiced all around the world and is designed to engage young families to encounter God through child-centred learning and play.

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Easter services
Mar
24
to Mar 31

Easter services

We will host several Easter services at St Mary’s. Check back here for details on Palm Sunday (March 24), Maundy Thursday (March 28), Good Friday (March 29), and Easter Sunday (March 31).

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Striders Extra
Mar
10

Striders Extra

Calling all children of St Mary’s Sholing ages 8 and above… have we got a fun afternoon for you! St Mary’s Church will be transformed into a gigantic play zone with badminton, snooker, table tennis, board games, crafts, and more. After playing we will be serving a free evening meal for all participants. A great way to meet and play with your friends in a safe supervised environment. For more information, see our promotional poster or parents can contact the church office for details.

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Build @ St Mary’s
Feb
25

Build @ St Mary’s

A monthly church service for the whole family. Starting with breakfast together, followed by Lego building challenges, stories, and fun for all ages.

Build is a time for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It is practiced all around the world and is designed to engage young families to encounter God through child-centred learning and play.

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Children's Movie Afternoon
Feb
15

Children's Movie Afternoon

Do your children need something fun to do over half term? Let them join their friends for a fun children’s movie afternoon at St Mary’s. Featuring a great show, a big screen, a nice sound system, and free snacks. See you at church!

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Messy Church
Jan
28

Messy Church

A monthly church service for the whole family. Starting with breakfast together, followed by Lego building challenges, stories, and fun for all ages.

Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It is practiced all around the world and is designed to engage young families to encounter God through child-centred learning and play. To learn more about Messy Church, go to https://www.messychurch.org.uk/

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Christingle
Dec
24

Christingle

Hear the Christmas story explained with an orange, sweets, and a candle! St Mary’s will hold two identical services to ensure that everyone can enjoy this very popular Christmas service. We look forward to seeing you at Sholing’s Christmas favourite.

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Christingle
Dec
24

Christingle

Hear the Christmas story explained with an orange, sweets, and a candle! St Mary’s will hold two identical services to ensure that everyone can enjoy this very popular Christmas service. We look forward to seeing you at Sholing’s Christmas favourite.

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Nativity
Dec
24

Nativity

Come dressed as your favourite character and join in the fun! Aimed at toddlers, but suitable for all ages, participants act out the nativity story in this annual family favourite. Extra costumes available on location.

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Christmas Cuppa
Dec
21

Christmas Cuppa

Older generations, enjoy a special Christmas Cuppa with your St Marys friends to round out the year. Everyone welcome.

On Thursday mornings, our Church turns into a Tearoom where we serve Tea, Coffee and delicious cakes. Through this event, we work to create community, combat loneliness, and reduce social isolation. We are supported by Anna Chaplains and others to offer support to Dementia suffers and their families.

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Striders Extra
Dec
10

Striders Extra

Calling all children of St Mary’s Sholing ages 8 and above… have we got a fun afternoon for you! St Mary’s Church will be on location at the Veracity Park Pavilion for a fun filled afternoon. After playing we will be serving a free evening meal for all participants. A great way to meet and play with your friends in a special outdoors end of year event. For more information about our Striders extra events, see our promotional poster or parents can contact the church office for details.

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Veracity Christmas
Dec
10

Veracity Christmas

Join us at the Veracity Recreational Pavilion for a whole bunch of Christmas family fun! Meet Santa, sing carols, get your face painted, switch on the Christmas lights, and enjoy hot chocolate. Let’s get into the Christmas spirit as a community!

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Toy Service
Dec
10

Toy Service

Start your celebrations with this high energy, all age service where we receive donations of toys for Scratch. If you can, bring along a toy to donate to children in need of a little holiday cheer. You’ll be glad you did.

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Advent Prayers
Dec
4
to Dec 22

Advent Prayers

Would you like to pray with us this Advent? We will be hosting prayers with clergy in the chapel on select days in the morning and evening throughout the Advent season. Check out the following dates for more information.

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Messy Church
Nov
26

Messy Church

A monthly church service for the whole family. Starting with breakfast together, followed by Lego building challenges, stories, and fun for all ages.

Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It is practiced all around the world and is designed to engage young families to encounter God through child-centred learning and play. To learn more about Messy Church, go to https://www.messychurch.org.uk/

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Striders Extra
Nov
12

Striders Extra

Calling all children of St Mary’s Sholing ages 8 and above… have we got a fun afternoon for you! St Mary’s Church will be transformed into a gigantic play zone with badminton, snooker, table tennis, board games, crafts, and more. After playing we will be serving a free evening meal for all participants. A great way to meet and play with your friends in a safe supervised environment. For more information, see our promotional poster or parents can contact the church office for details.

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BUILD @ ST MARY’S
Oct
22

BUILD @ ST MARY’S

A monthly church service for the whole family. Starting with breakfast together, followed by Lego building challenges, stories, and fun for all ages.

Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. It is practiced all around the world and is designed to engage young families to encounter God through child-centred learning and play. To learn more about Messy Church, go to https://www.messychurch.org.uk/

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