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St Mary Abbots Church regards the safe care and protection of children and vulnerable adults as of the utmost importance. Our Safeguarding office is Rona and can be reached by email
[email protected] or please contact the Diocesan helpline: 02079321224. |
The church is open daily
from 8.30am - 6pm and on Saturday 10am - 6pm
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Dear All
It was an extraordinary privilege to join with so many of you through the events of Holy Week and Easter, and coming together last Sunday in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and all that that means for our world. As we begin the season of Eastertide, during which we reflect on the setting up of the Early Church with readings from the Acts of the Apostles, we are also preparing for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting, which will take place on 17th May. This year, instead of a Wednesday evening, we shall be holding the APCM in church between our principal Sunday morning services. On 17th May, there will be a slightly shortened Eucharist at 9.30 am, followed by the meeting in church at 10.30 am. Coffee will be served at the back of church, and we shall be providing a crèche for children in the School Hall during the meeting. Choral Matins will also be slightly shortened, and will begin after the meeting ends around 11.30 am. The meeting is for those on our church Electoral Roll, so that they can learn more about how the church is run, how our finances work, how important decisions about our worship are made, what we do outside the Sunday services and finally, how our new building project is progressing! We shall also be electing Churchwardens and members of the Parochial Church Council. Although the Vicar is pastorally and practically responsible for the church’s ministry, supported by the other clergy and the parish staff team, the Wardens and the members of the PCC play a vital role in the governance of the church as Financial Trustees who have oversight of all expenditure, and who are also responsible for promoting the Mission of the church, and for ensuring the maintenance of its buildings. We aim to have PCC members from all our different Sunday services, who should be as representative of the makeup of our congregations as possible. A reminder that next Wednesday 15th April at 7pm we are offering a bakery demonstration by a professional pastry chef and member of the congregation at the centre. Entrance is by donation, but spaces are limited so please let Leonora know in advance if you wish to attend HERE or book online HERE. We look forward to seeing you in church at one of our services on Sunday. Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen [Common Worship: Embertide] With my love and prayers, Mother Emma 10th April 2026 |
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The PCC of St Mary Abbots Church
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