Church Ministries
At St Mary's we encourage everyone to be part of a small group to get to know others in our diverse community and to grow in your faith.
Small groups are also key to our reaching out into our local community to meet the needs of the people around us.
KIDS MINISTRY
CRECHE
Under 3s
During both services there is a creche room and a 'quiet area' at the back of church to allow parents and toddlers to remain in the service.
BUBBLES
3-6
The aim is to introduce the children to Jesus in a welcoming & secure atmosphere, using stories, colouring and games. The group meets in small room in the Magdalene Centre.
RAPIDS
6-11
Each week the group looks at a Bible story in a fun way and tries to get to know Jesus better. The children enjoy games, crafts, singing and other activities.
INSPIRE
11 plus
This group meets in the Youth Room. We aim to help young people grow in faith and fellowship through fun and relevant Bible study.
Messy Church 4pm Sunday 12th May 2024
Join us this month for Messy Church
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Meeting on the 2nd Sunday of April
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This is an invitation for all ages of the family. Come along & bring a friend.
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Come for some Messy Fun time. It’s free and a great way to meet people, have fun, and enjoy finding out a bit more about God.
Come for an hour of games, stories, singing, snacks, and safe activities to do together.
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OTHER MINISTRIES
World
Cafe
Wednesdays 12-1pm
Join us with your preschool children For free coffee & cakes in our church café
Mother's Union
Once in a month
The Mothers' Union is a Christian organization 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. There is a monthly meeting held in the Magdalene Centre and a speaker is usually invited. Social activities are held from time to time.
Cafe
Matinee
Big Screen Film Presentation
Needing to make new friends? Come and watch a film on our big screen in the church over a cuppa and cake.
Good Read Group
Once in a month
This group is open to all ladies and meets monthly on a Thursday evening to discuss an interesting book that has been chosen by one of the members.
Cafe
Creative
1st and 3rd Thursdays
Love knitting, crochet, being creative? Join us in the church from 2 – 3.30 pm
Life
Groups
Once in a Week
Life Groups are all about being part of a small community and forming deepening relationships with others. They are one of the best ways to find support and encouragement in our spiritual journey. A Life Group meeting is usually held weekly in a member of the group's home or, more recently, on 'zoom'.
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
Donations of tinned and dried goods, personal hygiene items, bathroom, and kitchen cleaning items can be dropped into the Crypt of St Mary Magdalene.
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 am - 2pm
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Volunteers to help always needed.
Young Roots is a London-based charity that meets weekly in the Magdalene Centre to provide support and activities for young refugees and asylum seekers.
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Their mission is to improve the well-being and life chances of young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and overseas.
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Young people’s participation is fundamental to their approach.
ANCA is a voluntary organisation providing practical help, advice, support and community activities to the people of Addiscombe.
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also assists young families and single parents - anyone wherever possible
Rated Outstanding in two areas and Good in two areas, we have an amazing staff team, a spacious and light environment and a secure walled garden.
We ensure a happy, safe and stimulating environment for children to play, learn and develop working in partnership with you as parent/carers.
Croydon's Care4Calais community group are currently supporting around 1500 people in temporary accommodation with emergency aid. Our group believes everyone should be treated with dignity and kindness especially after all they have been through.
As a group we provide support to people in desperate need. This could include clothing, food parcels, phones and providing signposts to other support networks in their are). We are not politicians; we are ordinary people like you.