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
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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Come and join us for a repair, a new outfit or bring some clothes to share!
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.
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.
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).
Children's Film afternoon
come and enjoy an afternoon movie.
Film, drink, hotdog and popcorn, suggested donation £2.50
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.
Lent Soup and Chat
Friday evenings in Lent. Featuring a community meal and Lenten discussions. Sign up for soup in church.
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.
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!
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us at St Mary’s for our traditional Ash Wednesday service to mark the beginning of Lent. All are welcome.
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us at St Mary’s for our traditional Ash Wednesday service to mark the beginning of Lent. All are welcome.
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/
Christmas Day - Holy Communion
Hallelujah! Jesus is born! A short Christmas Day communion service for all ages. Bring along one of your gifts to inspire the sermon.
Christmas Holy Communion - Midnight Mass
Celebrate Holy Communion late on Christmas Eve, as we ring in the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day. Our traditional “Midnight Mass”.
Christmas Holy Communion - Early Service
Enjoy a traditional Holy Communion on Christmas Eve. An earlier service for those who find “Midnight Mass” too late.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Christmas
A contemplative service for those who carry pain or loss during this season. It offers a time of quiet reflection and is open to all.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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/
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.
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/