Welcome to the Church of England in Bridgnorth

About St Mary Magdalene, East Castle Street, Bridgnorth

 

Facing north-south, the church makes an impressive appearance at the end of East Castle Street

 

Telford's two-storey windows result in a light, bright interior

 

Its historical position, adjacent to the Castle Gardens, provides for wonderful wedding photograps

Designed by an engineer, St Mary's church in Bridgnorth is often mistaken as catholic with its Stations of the Cross and absence of ornamentation or memorials. Telford's aim was for simplicity and uniformity, hence the single, almost square, large apartment, and maximum audibility for the greatest number. St Mary's is often used for musical presentation, and the soon-to-be-installed Father Willis organ will offer new opportunities for choral excellence.

We have lots going on at St Mary's, including outreach, house groups, bereavement support, marriage preparation, baptisms, confirmation classes, robed choir, young choristers, concerts, young family praise, youth group, creche, prayer group, bellringers, Mothers' Union, school governors, daily stewarding, hospital chaplaincy, retirement home services, families 'r' us, friendship lunches, drama and music, pulpit exchanges, Friends, study groups, lending library, and much fellowship!

This is our children's quiet corner, where we have books and jigsaws, crayons and soft toys.

As part of a variety of styles of worship, St Mary's offers special services for young children on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Young Family Praise is a short, very informal service of 20 minutes for families with pre-school children. Singing, activities and a story are followed by an opportunity for adults to chat over a cup of tea while children play. 

 
 

 

Looking up the main aisle to the chancel

 

Looking back to the entrance doors and balcony

 

The library shelves and history information boards

 

The Mothers' Union corner

 

The Lady Chapel, where laying on of hands is offered during Sunday communion

 

The kitchen, from where a rota of volunteers dispenses tea and coffee during fellowship after Sunday communion

We have eight bells, the tenor being 8cwt; regularly ringing such methods as plain hunt and bob doubles; we practice Wednesday evenings, ring Sunday mornings, and are available for weddings! New ringers or trainees are welcome - we're a friendly bunch and you don't have to be a churchgoer.

 

Under the direction of our Organist and Director of Music, Dr John Turnock, our robed children's and adult choirs rehearse on Friday evenings, sing on Sunday mornings, and take part in many public performances in our church and elsewhere. New members - particularly male voices - of all ages, are very welcome.



Help with running our activities is always very welcome - these smiling faces will welcome your offer! 

 

Liz Roberts, Junior Church & Young Family Praise

 

Marjorie Hayward, Mothers Union branch chairman

 

Roland Palmer, Daily Stewards leader

 

Ann Clarke, Fundraising & Kitchen rota

 

Chris Blaze, Catering Coordinator

 

Nikki Stark, Churchwarden & Librarian

 

June Adams, Sidesmen rota & Bellringer

 

Ralph Wilson, Verger, cleaning rota

 

Tony Riddiford, Churchwarden

 

John Turnock, Choirmaster

 

Geoffrey Speechley, secretary, Friends of St Mary's

 

Car parks

If you can bake cakes; clean or polish; man a stall; make tea; welcome visitors; sew, knit, paint, draw, sing, dance, play an instrument, entertain children, teach; wash up, lift heavy tables, tidy up; arrange flowers, grow flowers, take lovely pictures; be a good listener, sympathise, empathise, encourage, persuade - whatever your talent, we welcome you to join us.  

Our services  
1st Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion - said 
 10.30am Sung Communion 
 6.30pm Choral Evensong 
2nd Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion, Book of Common Prayer 
 10.30am Sung Communion 
 6.30pm Choral Evensong 
3rd Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion - said 
 10.30am Sung Communion 
  6.30pmChoral Evensong 
4th Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion, Book of Common Prayer 
 10.30am Family Communion 
 6.30pmChoral Evensong 
5th Sunday8.00amHoly Communion - said 
 10.30am Family Communion at alternate Hall Churches 
 6.30pm Choral Evensong 
Wednesdays 7.30am Holy Communion - said, Common Worship 
 10.30am Holy Communion - said, Book of Common Prayer 
   
1st & 3rd Tuesday 2.00pm Young Family Praise
   
Bridgnorth HospitalSundays, 4.00pm Communion
   
St Leonards Hall Church  
1st Sunday 10.30am Family Service 
3rd Sunday 10.30am Family Communion 
alternate 5th Sunday 10.30am Family Communion 
St James Hall Church  
2nd & 4th Sunday 3.00pm Holy Communion 
alternate 5th Sunday10.30amFamily Communion


How to find us





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