We are a diverse, multicultural church, we combine evangelical faith with informal worship centred on the Eucharist and we are committed to Bible-based discipleship and mission.
At St Mary's everybody can expect a warm welcome! We are very excited to now be back in our beautifully renovated church after worshipping in the Neighbourhood Centre for a year. You will find a group of people of different ages and from different backgrounds brought together by a desire to grow in faith, no matter where they are on that journey, everyone is welcome!!
We start at about 10am and end at about 11:15. We'll sing worship songs and pray together, we will hear Bible readings and a talk about those readings and we meet around Jesus’ table as we share bread and wine together. There’s always coffee and space to meet people after the service.
We love seeing children in church so please do bring them along, our Pioneers group for children meets every Sunday except for the first Sunday of the month when we the whole church family is together in our All Age service.
We would love you to join us sometime!
WHO’S WHO AT ST MARY’S
Clergy and Associate Staff
REVD ERIK HEEMSKERK
Erik has now started as our new Vicar, after moving to Barton with his wife and three children in September and is enjoying to get to know the area and the people. If you’d like to talk to him about the Christian faith, the church, or would just like to get to know him, please send him an email on erikstmarysbarton@gmail.com or a text/call on 07 368 267 191. Erik’s day off is Monday.
DAVID BIRD
Assistant Minister David was a youth worker and then a vicar in Northamptonshire and London for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2019. He is helping to lead forward plans for St Mary’s buildings as well as helping out on Sundays.
WILL DONALDSON
Assistant Minister Will recently retired from his diocesan job as Director of New Congregations. He loves St Mary’s and helps out on Sundays when needed.
Standing Committee
Standing Committee includes Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer and in due course the Vicar!
DAVID STEPHENS
David has been a member of St Mary’s and the PCC for a number of years. He has served in roles on and off the PCC throughout the years. He is one of the Churchwardens.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
The PCC has responsibility for the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults and we are looking for a new person to be our Parish Safeguarging officer working Wendy Jones
JOHN GALLACHER
John has been a member of the PCC and has served in a number of ways at St Mary’s. He is one of the Churchwardens.
Looking for someone to be our Parish Safeguarding Officer
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WENDY JONES
Wendy is a longstanding member of St Mary's and married to Trevor. She serves the church as the PCC Secretary.
TREVOR JONES
Trevor has served in a number of roles for the church over the years as a PCC member and church warden. He is currently the PCC Treasurer.