Other Church Groups

A Men's Group meets from time to time for social events. Often a meal out is planned or other events such as ten-pin bowling, go-karting or a walk in London are also very popular. The aim is to develop friendships amongst men in the church and to invite other men in the local community to meet Christian men in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday Fellowship is a lively group of some of the more elderly members of the church who meet for worship, a talk and companionship every other week in the Crypt on Thursday afternoons from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. There is normally an invited speaker and the meeting is followed by tea and cakes. Social outings are organised from time to time.

There is an active Mothers' Union branch that meets at St. Mary's. The Mothers' Union is a Christian organisation with more than 3.6 million members in 78 countries worldwide. Its vision is of a world where God's love is shown through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships. It aim and purpose is to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of the family in its many forms. There is a monthly meeting held in the Magdalene Centre and a speaker is usually invited. Socials activities are held from time to time.

The Methodist church, Christchurch, on Lower Addiscombe Road, which is closely linked to St. Mary's, runs a Ladies Friendship circle on Tuesdays at 2.30pm.

There is a Good Read Group that is open to all ladies and which meets monthly on a Thursday evening to discuss an interesting book.

For details of these groups, please contact the Parish Office.