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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 C.E. (Aided) Primary School, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ. Headteacher: Surge Dhanda 523384 Website www.st-maryscofe.essex.sch.uk/

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

Church Lettings and Concert Bookings. Contact Patrick Li 523773 (after 7pm) stmaryschurchlettings@yahoo.co.uk

DCC. Secretary Anna Martin 501927. Treasurer David Birchall 521297

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 Group. The men’s activities at St Mary’s are designed to encourage men in their faith and to foster friendship. Activites include walks, Saturday Breakfasts and courses. Click here for more information or contact Mike Watts 502048, michael.watts3@ntlworld.com

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

Director of Music, Organist and Choirmaster. Contact Oliver King - 07769 681927, email: music@stmaryssaffronwalden.org

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 40p per month or £3 per year and contains articles and information about services and Church activities. Contact John Sibson 520007

Parish Office. (see The Parish Office)

Parish Rooms Bookings. The Parish Rooms are 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 Peter Taylor 500292

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 C.E. (Aided) Primary School and St Mary's Church Pre-school, which are situated in Castle Street. Click here to visit their website.

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 or contact Margaret Taylor 500292.

Sunday Club. This meets at 10am on Sundays during term time.  We meet in the Parish Rooms at 10am returning to the church at 'the Peace'.  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 07794 518 907

• 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 7.00-8.30pm 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