Welcome to St Mary’s, Rickmansworth where Christians have worshipped since the early part of the 13th Century.

Our church building is shared by the Church of England and Methodist Church with the two denominations sharing all services and administration, while continuing to nurture all that is best in both traditions.

Worship at St Mary’s is open to all Christians, as well as those who would like to be. Please come and visit us. You will find an active, thriving community and a friendly welcome.

	Homelessness Sunday is on 29th January We shall be collecting for Watford New Hope Trust, Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Project and Herts Young Homeless. Please bring toiletries, washing powder and clean items of clothing (suitable for men, women and teenagers) to church that day.
	X Team Quiz Lunch - 29th January at 12 noon Pizza and Drinks will be provided. Tickets: Children: £5 Adults: £8 in aid of Herts Young Homeless. Tickets available from members of X Team or call the Parish Office.
	We're getting a new Vicar! No, Deborah's not leaving, but her job title is changing (from Priest-in-Charge to Vicar) - it's all to do with legal stuff but it's a good excuse for a special service of Choral Evensong with Collation and Induction of Deborah as Vicar of Rickmansworth by the Archdeacon of St Albans on Sunday 12th February at 6.00pm.
	A Month of Sundays 52 suggestions to help us in our exploration of the Living God's Love initiative with which so many of us are already engaged: Going Deeper into God, Transforming Communities, Making New Disciples. [more...]
	Music & Variety Show: 17th and 18th February Songs, sketches, drama, jokes (some undoubtedly at the Vicar's expense!) Tickets (£7.50 for Adults, £5 for Children and Concessions) to include a light supper, available from Suzanne Harding: 07740 560740 or via the Parish Office.
	Sunday Lunch Club We'd love some more people to help with the monthly Lunch Club that supports some of the more 'senior' members of our Church community. Please speak to Joan Martin if you'd like more information.
	Lifts to Church We need someone to act as a 'co-ordinator' for people who need a lift to Church. If you would like to undertake this role - which is not too taxing (honest!) - please speak to Deborah.
	Your Social Committee needs you! Some more people are needed to help form a new Social Committee. Please speak to Deborah if you'd like more information.

 

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Pew Sheet: 22nd January

Let us pray...

A Prayer for Epiphany

May this holy season be for each of us
A time of moving beyond what is “reasonable”
And toward the star of wonder;
Moving beyond grasping tightly to what we have
To unclenching our hands and letting go,
Following the Light where it leads;
Moving beyond competition toward co-operation,
Seeing that all humans are sisters and brothers.
Moving beyond the anxiety of small concerns
Towards the joys of justice and peace.
May the transforming acceptance of Mary and Joseph,
The imagination of the shepherds,
And the persistence of the Wise Men
Guide us as we seek the Truth,
Always moving toward the Divine promise.
Always aware God can be hidden in the frailest among us,
Always open to the unexpected flash of Grace,
To the showing forth of that Love that embraces us all. Amen

From Education for Justice

A Prayer for the New Year

written by a member of the congregation

Another year is born and new:
Lord, may we make a fresh start too.
You gave us many days to fill;
And different ways to do Your will.
May we always make time for friends;
And use our talents to good ends;
May we in everything show love
And not the least for You above. Amen.

A prayer for the people of St Mary's

Prayers for Today
[links to the Church of England website]

Last updated: January 24, 2012