News – St. Mary The Virgin

Open the Book – December 2024

by churcheditorNews December 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

Earlier this autumn a team formed within our congregation to take assemblies into Finedon Mulso Junior School as part of the Bible Societies "Open the Book" programme which is "an exciting storytelling project where Bible stories are shared with children in a way that is fun, interactive and memorable". The group is led by Pete …

On the resignation of Justin Welby

by churcheditorNews November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the Diocese of Peterborough: Following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Debbie has made the following statement. 'The Makin Report makes for harrowing reading and leaves me with a feeling of deep sadness and shame for the way in which victims of such horrific abuse have been let down by our Church. …

A Bumper Harvest

by churcheditorMagazine, News November 1, 2024October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the November 2024 Parish Magazine This year’s Harvest services produced a bumper crop, not only of produce but also for attendance in church. Including the Sunday morning communion service, the joint Harvest Supper and Songs of Praise with the Wesleyan Chapel and the schools’ Harvest service. There were over 769 people who were welcomed …

A Star on the Horizon!

by churcheditorEvents, News October 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

October 2024 – From the Vicarage

by churcheditorMagazine, News, Vicars Message October 1, 2024September 30, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the October 2024 Parish Magazine Dear friends, A month has gone by since you welcomed Becky and I so wonderfully into your community - thank you so much for such a memorable day. +Debbie commented on how perfectly the service had gone and how warm and friendly you as a community came across. It …

A September Retrospective

by churcheditorEvents, News September 30, 2024Comments are Disabled

What a month it has been, and perhaps one of our busiest since June when we welcomed the Watoto Choir, Rushden Town Band as well as hosting the D-Day 80th Evening of Reflection. September has not only seen a new beginning for the younger members of our congregation who have started new school years, with …

Licensing of Revd Morna

by churcheditorNews September 6, 2024September 6, 2024Comments are Disabled

St Mary’s has a new vicar! The evening of Wednesday 4th September 2024 saw the collation and licensing of the Revd Morna Simpson as Vicar of Finedon and Curate Training Programme Officer with Assistant Vocations Officer. The service was very well attended by clergy and community with the church filled with over 180 people all …

Fifty Years of Ministry

by churcheditorMagazine, News September 2, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Looking Back on Fifty Years of Ministry Reverend Stanley Howarth (From the September 2024 Parish Magazine) Looking back over fifty years of ministry as a priest. When I was ordained priest in 1974 my bishop, archdeacon, rural dean and incumbent were all men and modern language services were just being introduced in the form of …

September 2024 – Message from the Churchwardens

by churcheditorMagazine, News September 1, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

From the September 2024 Parish Magazine We are both truly thankful to those who continue to offer us as new churchwardens support and guidance. In the next few days we will be welcoming the Rev’d Morna as our new incumbent at St Mary’s. We hope that you will join us for this special occasion on …

Ride + Stride 2024

by churcheditorEvents, News August 26, 2024August 26, 2024Comments are Disabled

Saturday 14th September 2024 marks the annual Ride and Stride organised by Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust. Churches across the county and every deanery have been invited to participate with some churches opening up for you to visit. This years event also coincides with our Flower Festival weekend, so not only will visitors be able to …