5 July 2020 St Mary Magdalene’s reopened for Sunday Mass on June 28, with a single service for the whole community, and a lively congregation of over 30 thankful people. Throughout July there will be a single Sunday Mass at 10 am. The blog continues as well with a shortened version of the service. On […]

June 28, 2020 This is our first Sunday for many weeks when the church is open for people to come to worship together physically. We’re thankful for those people who are able to meet together and for those who are still worhipping at home. Follow the service on this page, using the + and – […]

Introductory rites Liturgy of the Word Greeting of Peace We are the body of Christ.God’s Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you. Liturgy of the Eucharist The Communion Rite Concluding rites Blessing and Dismissal The Lord be with you.And also with you. The peace of God,which […]

Liturgy of the Word Greeting of Peace We are the body of Christ.God’s Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you.And also with you. Liturgy of the Eucharist The Communion Rite Concluding rites Blessing and Dismissal The Lord be with you.And also with you. The peace of God,which passes all […]

Introductory Rites Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.Exultemus, et in ipso jucundemur.Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum.Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Where charity and love are, there God is.The love of Christ has gathered us into one.Let us exalt and in Him be joyful.Let us fear and let us […]

7 June, 2020 Here we are at Trinity Sunday, as Fr Graeme says in his reflection, an encouraging and inspiring day to with which to conclude the major schedule of festivals and holy days in the Church Calendar. He reminds us that the celebration of the Trinity is a celebration of community and we welcome […]

May 31, 2020 Thank to Genevieve and Martin, Philip and Helen, Rob and Beth for these lovely floral images in red, welcoming us to our service on this day of Pentecost. And to Sue who found the image of the mosaic at the top of the page. Follow the service on this page by clicking […]

24 May, 2020 There are so many images of the Ascension of the Lord, many of them on a grand scale. This beautifully delicate embroidery from the Dominican Convent in Stone, Staffordshire gives a very personal and intimate insight into this event. Follow the service on this page by clicking the + or – buttons […]

Welcome to this service celebrating the ascension of the Lord. The service uses the traditional order and the singers have enjoyed recording the beautiful chants that are sung only at this time of the liturgical year. There are many wonderful images of the Ascension, including this one from our own reredos at St Mary Magalene’s […]

May 17, 2020 Our churches are open again, even if for a small number of people and limited services. Here, a photo of the group meeting on Thursday for a devotional service and midday prayer. Our readings, reflections and prayers remind us today that we are not orphaned and alone. We welcome you to follow […]