We have a range of groups and activities for adults in the church and community alike.
We welcome anyone to come along and find friendship, support and spiritual nourishment.
Men’s Ministry
Meeting 6 times a year, this is an opportunity for Men to:
– Meet together to enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast
– Listen to a guest speaker talk on their specialist subject
– Reflect on how it impacts our Christian lives
Please use the Contact Us page (click here)
to make contact with the Men’s Ministry
Women’s Ministry – REAL Women
through knowing and experiencing more of how amazing Jesus is.
to make contact with the Women’s Ministry
Life Groups
Life Groups are St Mary’s house groups. Consisting of up to twelve people in each group, these meet regularly in various homes during term time, either during the day or in the evenings. Because each group is small, Life Groups are the ideal place to spend time learning to live the Gospel whilst caring and sharing life together.
We currently have ten Life Groups and as the church community grows, are always ready for the challenge of creating new groups.
For more information about Life Groups and to join a group, please use the Contact Us Form.
Café on the Green – OPEN AGAIN – DO JOIN US!
Cafe on the green is open every Monday (during term-time) from 10am – 12noon.
It is an oasis during the week where people will find a warm welcome, friendship and fellowship.
Want to get involved?
Would you like to bake a cake? Please see Nanette Hesketh or Barbara Jarvis
Craft Group
The Craft Group title is a little misleading, for while many of the group are extremely talented, it is not a prerequisite for joining us. We are as much a friendly and supportive group as a craft group, and at St Mary’s we can find a talent in everyone. You may not think sewing toys together, or filling them with stuffing, or making a cup of tea is enough to enable you to call yourself a member, but believe us, it is more than enough!
We make saleable items to raise funds for the church and other community needs: mini blankets and the tiniest of hats for the premature baby unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital; blankets for a local Salvation Army hostel. We also support Macmillan Coffee Mornings and have hosted open mornings for people to learn how to crochet and knit.
If you like biscuits with your coffee or tea, or just need company and to feel useful again, the craft group is the place to be! We usually meet in term time, (unless too much chat leaves our stock short of items to sell…and so we meet in the holidays too!) on Tuesdays from 10am until 12noon in the church hall.
Please use the Contact Us page (click here) to make contact with the Craft Group
Wednesday 9am Service
This mid-week, music-free Common Worship Communion service provides time out in the middle of the week. Starting at 9am and lasting around 45 minutes, come, receive and share with us.
Wednesday Welcome – OPEN AGAIN – DO JOIN US!
An hour of friendship, tea, cakes, quizzes, guest speakers, celebrating birthdays and special occasions. We meet Wednesdays during Term Time, 3pm-4pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, Eaton Socon.
Please use the Contact Us page (click here) to make contact with Wednesday Welcome
Flowers
‘All things bright and beautiful…the Lord God made them all’ is a well known hymn to most of us. How true it is that God created a wonderful natural world for us to live in and enjoy. We hope that the displays in church throughout the year serve as a reminder of God’s greatness and love.
From apples, peppers and ornamental cabbage in the Harvest displays, to the narcissus bulbs given out at the Service of Memories, to the beautiful crocheted wreath made by a church member for Remembrance Sunday, these are some of the ways people have given of their time to remind us all God’s amazing creation – thank-you so much!
If you would like to join us by helping with flowers (no experience needed!)
or decorating the church, you would be most welcome.
Please use the Contact Us page (click here) to make contact with the Flower Arranging Team.
Relax with Art – CLOSED AT PRESENT DUE TO COVID-19
We meet every Friday afternoon from 1.30pm until 4.30pm in St Mary’s Church Hall. There is no charge to join the club and there are no weekly fees, but there is an opportunity to make a small voluntary contribution towards the cost of refreshments.
You only need to bring your own equipment, reference materials (varies from printed photos to images on mobile phones!) and lots of enthusiasm!
All abilities are welcome. The St Mary’s Art Club is made up of people who enjoy making art – you don’t have to be wonderful with watercolour or perfect at pastels to join us. You can see several pictures from our members on this page. In the future we may sell some paintings for church funds, through this website and also have occasional exhibitions.
There is no have formal tuition but we do offer friendly encouragement and plenty of tea and biscuits!
Interesting in joining? For further details, please use the Contact Us page (click here) to make contact with Relax with Art.