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Porch Works 2019 with Dedication Service 14 August 2019

The work to the porch and doors is now wonderfully completed. Please enjoy below the photographs of the construction work and Dedication Service 14 August 2019.

Construction

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Dedication Service 14 August 2019

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D-Day 75

An Act of Remembrance on the evening of 5 June, 75 Years after the first troops set out.

: The Rector, The Mayor and The RBL President

Friends of St. Mary’s Snowdrop Walk 2018

A lovely walk through the snowdrops with the promise of hot soup at the end.

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Nativity Tableaux 2018

A wonderful end to the Carol Service as with the arrival of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, with Shepherds, Kings and Angels and Bluebell the Donkey.

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Carol Service 2018

A service of Lessons and Carols to Celebrate the Coming of Jesus.

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Remembrance Sunday 2018

The 100 year Anniversary of the end of WW1 remembered by the young and the old of our town.

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Onion Fayre and Harvest Celebration

Hundreds visited St. Mary’s on Onion Fayre day and also saw our wonderful Harvest displays. Thank you to all those involved.

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Dan Browne Celebrates First Communion

Following his Ordination as Priest at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 30 June, Dan Browne celebrated at his first Holy Communion Service on Sunday 1 July 10.15am.

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Pentecost 2018

United churches service by the Lake. Come Holy Spirit!.

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Easter Sunrise Service May Hill 2018

A wonderful gathering from all the local churches. Christ is Risen!

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Easter Flowers 2018

Thank you to all involved in this year’s displays.

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Easter Garden 2018

Thank you to Junior Church Team.

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Walk of Witness 2018

Walking together as a sign of Christian unity and witness.

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Christingle 2017

Lots of happy faces on Christmas Eve.

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Flowers Christmas 2017

A big thank you, as always, to our team for all their hard work.

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Nativity Scene 2017

Displayed on the Chancel Table throughout the season’s celebrations.

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Nativity Tableau 2017

During St. Mary’s Service of Lessons and Carols By Candlelight Sunday 17 December 6.00pm.

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Christmas Tree Festival 2017

Well over 50 trees again and increasing numbers of visitors.

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Remembrance Sunday 2017

This included presentation of The Ambassadors for Newent Award to Bill Offord and the Lights Committee, and RBL certificates to Sally Ann Grimshaw and the Air Cadets.

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Weekend at Brunel Manor

20-22 October 2017

A great weekend of fun, fellowship, teaching from David King, and worship

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Onion Fayre and Harvest 2017

Another great celebration at St. Mary’s and through the town.

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Farewell to Chris Cory July 2017

Chris and Babs receive a presentation on their retirement.

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Dan Browne First Service at St. Mary’s

23 July 2017

Dan is welcomed and reads his Licence.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Festival 10 June 2017

Around 300 Jigsaws to see and buy, all in aid of the Clock Fund.

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Knitted Bible Exhibition May 2017

Hundreds of visitors came to see the 34 knitted scenes from the Bible. Proceeds went to support Christian Aid Week and Newent Dolphin Club.

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Easter Garden 2017

Made by Junior Church in the Porch at St. Mary’s.

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Walk of Witness 2017

From Our Lady of Lourdes to St. Mary’s.

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Consecration of Newent Cemetery Extension 5 February 2017

Led by Rt Revd Robert Springett, Bishop of Tewkesbury, with Revd Simon Mason, Rector of Newent and members of the Newent Town Council.

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Nativity Tableau 2016

During St. Mary’s Service of Lessons and Carols By Candlelight Sunday 18 December 6.00pm.

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Community Carols 2016

A wonderful close to the Christmas Tree Festival with a presentation to Julie and Jason Gillard on their farewell to St. Mary’s.

(Photos in this gallery by Robin Lister).

Watch out for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival 25 November – 3 December 2017.

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Christmas Tree Festival 2016

With 60 Trees and seen by more visitors than ever!

Watch out for this year’s Christmas Tree Festival 25 November – 3 December 2017.

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Confirmation Service 20 November 2016

Led by Rt Revd Anthony Priddis, Assistant Bishop.

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Remembrance Sunday 2016

Service and Act of Remembrance. This year with displays by the Guiding District, of the updated List of the Fallen and the Knitted Poppies.

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Timeless Musical

This wonderful musical played to packed houses on 3 nights giving a wonderful portrayal of the Christian message.

DVDs of the production are available. Contact Church Office.

(Photos in this gallery by Colin Thomas of Crystal Flame Photography).

Link to Gallery – Timeless Musical

Onion Fayre and Harvest 2016

Floral displays, with Exhibition by Guiding District, Timeless Musical and Jigsaw Puzzle Festival.

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Gift of Altar Linen from Revd Audrey Smith

This photo shows the beautiful Altar Linen made by Revd Audrey Smith and given to St. Mary’s during Harvest 2016.

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Visit of Pastor Vio and Emma Tulpan

Vio and Emma and their two boys Caleb and Levi from our link church in Romania visited to share news of what God is doing.

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Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Parade Service 12 June 2016

Happy Birthday Your Majesty! Service followed by Daytime Fireworks and Refreshments.

Link to Gallery – Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Parade Service 12 June 2016

Christian Aid Open Garden 2016

At the Home of Gareth and Sarah Williams, Lower Farm House, Clifford’s Mesne.

Link to Gallery – Christian Aid Open Garden 2016

Peggy Adamson and Bert Bullock

St. Mary’s marks the passing of Newent’s oldest residents, pictured here meeting the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

Link to Gallery – Peggy Adamson and Bert Bullock

Flowers Easter and Pentecost 2016

A huge thank you as always to our Flower Team for all that they do to help our worship in church.

Link to Gallery – Flowers Easter and Pentecost 2016

Lenten Cross 2016

The cross made from last year’s Christmas Trees was dressed with symbols of Lent and then decorated with flowers on Easter Sunday Morning.

Link to Gallery – Lenten Cross 2016

Walk of Witness 2016

Christians from all the churches in Newent and the area walked with the cross from St. Mary’s to Our Lady of Lourdes as an act of witness to our faith and a remembrance of all that Jesus has done for us.

Link to Gallery – Walk of Witness 2016

Dedication of St. Mary’s Handbells

During St. Mary’s Service of Lessons and Carols By Candlelight Sunday 20th December 6.00pm.

Link to Gallery – Dedication of St. Mary’s Handbells

Nativity Tableau 2015