Parish Groups & Co-ordinators

Members of Saint Mary's church are currently involved in the following activities:

Bell ringers: Saffron Walden Society of Change Ringers (see www.saffronwaldenbells.org.uk )
Secretary: Roger Collins (secretary@saffronwaldenbells.org.uk) 521991

Bible study groups. There are a number of informal groups that meet at different times of the week for prayer and bible study. Contact Jenny Kirkaldy 522070

Book Table - For books contact Jennifer Hilton-Thomas on 521288, and for cards contact Anne Rose 516609

Choir - See SMMA below

Christian Aid Week. Contact Gill Gibson 522570

Church School, St Mary's School, Saffron Walden, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ. 523384 for further details.

Churches Together in Saffron Walden. Contact Kathryn Fiddock 500844

Coffee after church Coffee is served every Sunday at the back of the church after the 10.00 a.m. service - everyone is very welcome to come along. For Coffee Rota contact Gill Lovegrove 528232

Concert Bookings. Contact Lesley Green 521356

DCC. Secretary Anna Martin 501927. Treasurer Michael Dix 526487

Dusting rota. Hazel Weightman 527858

Electoral roll. Elizabeth Cunliffe 522008

Flowers. Pam Russell 524638

Friends of St. Mary's. Click here for details Contact Lawrence Gooderham 522459

Healing Fellowship. (see also Healing) Contact Wendy Watts 502048

Homeless Project "We support Jimmy's Night Shelter in
Cambridge: see jimmysnightshelter.org.uk Contact Kathleen Huey 528078

Julian Group "We meet on every second Tuesday of the month at The Priory, Common Hill,. for a short reading, half an hour's meditation / contemplation (in silence,) then discussion. We begin at 7.30 and close at 9pm." Contact Tessa Hawkes, 01799 523888

Lifts to Church. New passengers and new drivers welcomed. Contact Sheila Deutsch 500134

Men's Breakfast. Contact Mike Watts 502048

Mother's Union. The group meets occasionally during the year. Contact Olwen Linney 521003

Music: St Mary's Music Association Click here for details. Contact Lesley Green 521356

Organist and Choirmaster. Contact Andrew Malcolm 521328

Parish Magazine. The Parish Magazine is published monthly and can be delivered to your door or bought from the back of the Church. It costs 30p and contains articles and information about services and Church activities. Contact John Sibson 520007

Parish Office. (see The Parish Office)

Parish Room Bookings. The Parish Room is available for hire for functions and meetings. Contact Judith Felgate 524747

Pre-School. Contact Faye Jeffs 0781 7736166

Saffron Walden Social Car Service. Although not a Church group, this is organised by 2 of our parishioners Eunice Harris and Ruby Parsons. Journeys are arranged for elderly or frail passengers to the Community Hospital, Doctor, Dentist, etc.in Saffron Walden. If you need assistance then phone: 520254 Mon-Fri 9am-10am or 5pm-7pm. If you need a lift to Church see 'Lifts to Church' above.

Servers. Contact the Parish Office 506024

Sewing Circle. "We meet every Monday Morning at 9.30 to stitch and sew the church kneelers and occassionally alter frontals, banners, curtains etc. Also we make things to sell at the summer fete and the Christmas Market. contact Tessa Hawkes, 01799 523888

Social Committee. Contact Gill Lovegrove 528232

SMMA - St Mary's Music Association - Chairman, Lesley Green 521356

Stewardship. We are a Stewardship Church which means that the regular congregation are committed in their support through their regular and planned financial giving as well as by the dedication of their time and talents. Contact Arthur Davey 522616

St Mary's Tinies. (Used to be called Pram Service) A very informal service followed by coffee and toys for mums and toddlers/babies at 2pm on Tuesdays in term time in the Parish Rooms. Click here to find out more.

Sunday Club. This meets at 10am on Sundays during term time. We meet in the front pews and leave for the parish rooms at the beginning of the service, returning to church in time for children to join their parents for Communion or a blessing. Children & young people, from 3 to 16 years, are welcome to join us for, bible stories, discussions and craft activities. Contact Debbie Flicos 524177

Verger. Anona Clark 525577

Women's Own takes place on eight Saturday mornings throughout the year. It starts at 9.00am for an hour, with a light breakfast, fellowship, and includes various speakers, drama, and devotional time. All ladies very welcome. For further information contact Judith Felgate 01799 524747

Website. Contact Martin Hugall 527805

Welcoming Rota. Contact Gill Lovegrove 528232

Youth groups: (See also Young People) Youth Worker Andy Finn 528731

Brownies meet on Tuesdays at 4.45 p.m. in the Parish Room. Contact Margaret Jacobs 522801
Aftershock for 11-18 year olds. Aftershock meets on Sundays 6.30-8.00pm in the Parish Rooms. A chance to socialise, learn and enjoy each other's company. And there's normally food involved!!! Click here for more information.
Activities for 8-11 year olds - For more information on activities for this age group please contact Andy Finn on 07794 518 907.
Sunday school. See Sunday Club above
The Junior Choir practises on a number of Friday evenings from 6.30 to 8.15pm. Once new members are confident enough they are asked to come on Sundays. They sing on a number of Sundays, but not all, and at some choral evensongs, as shown as 'full choir' in the current choir schedule - see Junior Choir for details. The juniors are paid for practices and services: Contact Anna Martin 501927

All telephone numbers are for the Saffron Walden code 01799, unless indicated otherwise.

To find out more about these groups Contact St. Mary's

St. Mary's Parish Office, Church Path, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB10 1JP
(email: office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org )