Visit & Worship

Worship

All are welcome to join us for any of our services, at Saint Mary’s or Saint Chad’s (on Greengate Street).

Sundays  
10.00 am The Three Parishes Eucharist
Our main act of worship for the parishes of Saint Mary, Saint Chad and Saint Leonard, which is also accessible via our Facebook live-stream from Saint Mary’s Church.

Tuesdays
12.00 noon Midweek Eucharist at Saint Mary’s
A quiet, socially-distanced service in our Lady Chapel.

Wednesdays
11.00 am Midweek Eucharist at Saint Chad’s
A traditional celebration of the Eucharist with music and incense.

Fridays
12.00 noon Midweek Eucharist at Saint Chad’s
A less formal celebration of the Eucharist.

Visiting Us

The Collegiate Church of St Mary is a Grade 1 listed building, dating back to the late 1100s, though there has been Christian worship at this site since about 700AD.
Explore the beautiful interior, follow the prayer walk, and - for children - track down St Mary's lost mice!
The church is usually open to visitors on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11am -1pm, on the first and third Tuesdays of the month 11am-12 noon and on the last Tuesday of the month, 10am-3pm. Admission is free. We rely on volunteers. If you are making a special journey to visit the church, please contact the office to check the church will be open.

Concerts & Events

Our Coffee Concert season organised by John Savage features a wide variety of music. Concerts take place at 11:00am on about thirty Saturday mornings during the year. Admission is free but donations to support music in the church, are encouraged.

There are lots of other events to look out for, including our famous Christmas Tree Festival, Open Day, art exhibitions, and many more.