Church
& People
The parish magazine of St. Mary's is edited by the Verger, John Weller. 700 copies are printed every month. These are distributed to parishioners, former rectors, curates, and friends overseas. Please see Pat Render for new subscriptions.
St.
Mary's Ringers
St. Mary's Ringers, under the direction of the Tower Captain, Mr
Ian Booth, meet each week to ring for services on Sunday and for
special services such as weddings. They meet in the belfry on Thursday
evenings.
St.
Mary's Embroiderers
St. Mary's Embroiderers have been designing and creating fine vestments
and hangings for St. Mary's Church for many years. More than 100 individuals have embroidered hassocks. They are always keen
to share inspiration with new members.
Servers'
Guild
The Servers assist the clergy at services each week and are affiliated
to the Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary, the national organisation
for those who are servers in Church.
Flower
Guild
St. Mary's has a talented group of flower arrangers
who provide floral decoration for many occasions throughout the church
year and also for special events such as weddings and festivals.
Forum
This meets on the first monday of every month at 7:30pm in the church hall for a paper to be presented, followed by discussion. For details see the Revd. Andrew Bigg and notices.
Mothers'
Union
St. Mary's has a branch of the Mothers' Union, an organisation
founded in 1896 by Mary Sumner. It exists to promote married life,
to encourage parents in the care of children, to maintain a fellowship
of Christian people united in prayer, to promote stable family life
and child protection, and to support those whose family life has met
with adversity.
SALT
'Share a Lunch Together' are a group who meet each
week in the Mark Kirby Hall simply to share a meal together.
Sunday School
The children and teachers meet in church for the start of the 9:30am Sunday service and have their own activities.
Bible Society
This is an inter-denominational group. For further details, see Gerda Hall.
Pastoral Team
Established five years ago, St. Mary's Pastoral Team visits the sick and infirm in their own homes, in residential and nursing homes, and in hospital. They support and comfort anyone who is in need, and lend a listening ear.
Cubs
For further details, see www.cottinghamscouts.co.uk.
Guides and Brownies
For further details, see www.girlguiding.org.uk.
Forward in Faith Group
A group who dissent from the Church of England's decision to allow women to be ordained as priests, who continue to campaign for provision for traditionalists. Meetings and special Eucharists held throughout the year.
St. Mary's is a Parish in the Diocese of York of the Church of England