st marys church newent

PASTORAL CARE

Our pastoral care extends into many areas of the community.

We offer:

  • Counseling – We can arrange referrals to appropriate agencies.
  • Family Food – For those in our church family who might benefit from meals being prepared for them perhaps during illness or following a hospital stay.
  • House Groups – We have several groups which meet at different times/days for care, bible study, prayer, worship and social times too.
  • Lifts to Appointments – For those in our church family who have a Doctor’s, Dentist, Hospital or other appointment and would find the journey difficult.
  • Prayer Chain – Please see our prayer page.
  • Prayer Ministry & Extended Prayer Ministry – Please see our prayer page.
  • Thursday Afternoon Group – The Thursday Afternoon Group takes place every second Thursday of the month in the Church room.  This is a group for the older generation and the format usually includes entertainment in the form of a speaker followed by tea and cakes.  Lifts can be arranged for anyone who has difficulty with travel.

In addition we regularly visit Residential and Day Care Centres including: Daffodil Court, Highfields, Sheppard House, Ross Willis and St Bartholomews.

We are able to visit individuals and families for Home Communions, Bereavement Visits and general pastoral care.

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Our Vision
“A people and place of
God’s presence and peace”
Our Services

Sunday

  • 8.45am: Holy Communion.
  • 10.15am: All Age Worship/Holy Communion/Morning Worship/Baptisms.
  • 4.00pm: “The 4” – Starts with coffee and cake, moves into a time of contemporary worship, teaching, discussion, praying for each other and seeing what God does.
  • 6.00pm: Service at one of the churches in the Benefice.

Wednesday

  • 10.00am: Holy Communion with Prayer.

1st Wednesday of the Month

  • 8.30am: Newent and Area Prayer Focus.

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Our Mission
  • Worshipping God – So we aim to be Vibrant, Joyful, Modern, Recognising our traditions.
  • Serving the Community – So we aim to be Loving, Caring, Comforting, Compassionate, Non-judgemental.
  • Sharing Faith – So we aim to be Nurturing, Making Disciples, Reaching Out, Active in the community, Supporting Mission.
  • Sharing Christian Values – So we aim to be God-centred, Bible based, Where people matter, Inclusive.
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