Streatley Parish Council :: St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church

For over a thousand years, St Mary's has been a place where those living in Streatley and other villages have gathered to praise God and be part of a community, which seeks to live out God's love in their lives. St Mary's Church is available for all people. Some come each week, others on special occasions only. Whatever the pattern of attendance, all belong and are part of the Church family.

St Mary's is a place where generations of villagers have marked significant events in life, such as Easter, Harvest and Christmas; baptisms, weddings and funerals. Through love, dedication and financial commitment, this Church has maintained its place at the heart of the community.

Please let us know if you would like a visit and one of us will be delighted to come and see you. Detail of our services are given below.

Services at St Mary's Church

Day/Week of Month	Time	Service
2nd & 4th Sunday	8.00am	Holy Communion BCP
1st Sunday	10.30am	Parish Eucharist (Common Worship)
2nd Sunday	10.30am	Matins (BCP)
3rd Sunday	10.30am	Family Service
3rd Sunday	6.30am	Evening Prayer Matins (BCP)
4th Sunday	10.30am	Matins (BCP)
5th Sunday	10.30am	United Benefice Joint Service

St Mary's Church is open for private prayer daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

United Benefice Services at St Thomas' Church, Goring

Day/Week of Month	Time	Service
Every Thursday	9.15am	Morning Prayer
1st Thursday	7.15am	Holy Communion Service of Healing and Wholeness
Every Friday	10.00am	Holy Communion BCP

Some of our Church Activities in Streatley

Bible Study and Prayer Group in Streatley
Bible Study is held throughout the year in members' homes, usually on a Tuesday evening and provides an opportunity to discuss issues raised from studying the Bible in an informal and lively context. During Lent and Advent, ecumenical groups meet at different times during the daytime and evening following a course selected by the The Prayer Group meets on the first Saturday in the month in the Church from 9.30 to 10.00 am. Contact: Ian Wallace 01491 871459.

Music at Church
A traditional choir and a group of instrumentalists offer their musical
skills to enrich our worship; new members of both are always welcome. During the year there are services with a strong musical content to celebrate various festivals as well as concerts in the Church. Contact: Mo Windsor 01235 812083

Bell Ringers
A core of regular bell ringers rings for half an hour before each
Sunday morning Service. Practices are held on Wednesday evenings from 8 to 9 pm. All are welcome to join them in the tower. Contact: Jackie Brookes 01491 873109.

Flower Arrangers
The flowers in our beautiful Church are arranged by a group of ladies who are always delighted to have new members join them. Contact: Marigold Jamieson 01491 872229.

St Mary's After School Hour (SMASH)
This group meets at Streatley Primary School from 3.30-4.30pm during term time for children aged 4-11.

Contacts:
Rev. Mark Blarney
The Vicarage
Manor Road
Goring, RG8 9DR

For full contact details and up-to-date information on church services and activities please refer to the St Mary's Church web site.