St Mary's
Snettisham
YOUR LOCAL CHURCH WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME
St Mary's Church, Old Church Rd, Snettisham, King's Lynn PE31 7NA
ABOUT US
Welcome to St Mary's Church in Snettisham
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St Mary's is a friendly, welcoming Christian church determined to encourage the Lord's work in this part of Norfolk. As well as being a centre for Christian worship for over 700 years, the church provides a safe haven for our community and regularly holds concerts, recitals and other events which attract both church and village alike.
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For any enquiries please contact:
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Church Wardens
Andy Gee
Tel: 07786 330980
​Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
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Safeguarding Information
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​At St Mary's we take safeguarding seriously. If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of a person working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak out and stay safe.
To register a concern please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer below:
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Snettisham Parish Safeguarding Officer
Colleen Walters
Tel: 07944 094696
Email: colleenwalters@hotmail.co.uk
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To contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team call 01603 882345 or email safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
If you think someone is in immediate danger call the police on 999
OUR CHURCH
A brief history of St Mary's
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"The most exciting
14th Century decorated church in Norfolk"
Nikolaus Pevsner
Describe your image
St Mary's church with its 175 foot tall tower and spire, sits on high ground above the village of Snettisham, West Norfolk, and was often a landmark for mariners navigating The Wash.
The present church was built in 1340, but a previous church existed and Snettisham village was built around it. The Black Death sadly destroyed the original village.
St Mary's church was regarded by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as the best "decorated" church in East Anglia. Its stone spire, soaring 175 feet, is a rarity in Norfolk, with only the Cathedral and three other churches having one.
The stained-glass windows alone are spectacular with an equally impressive Medieval pulpit and eagle lectern. Various hatchments decorate the vestry and, for such a small Norfolk village, St Mary's dominates the skyline.
As well as being a centre for Christian worship for over 700 years, the church provides a safe haven from the busyness of 21st Century life - and regularly holds concerts, recitals and other events which attract both church and village alike.
OUR COMMUNITY
Our vision is to love God and love people
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CONNECT WITH US
Friends of St Mary's was set up for those with or without faith who are interested in supporting and protecting the church building itself and the significant role it plays within the village and the wider community.
@fosmsnettisham
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FOLLOW US
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"St.Mary's is a church that passionately worships God, reaches out to others and positively impacts our community"
Rev, Dan Tansey
ST.MARY'S NEWS
What has been going on at St Mary's?
CHRISTMAS 2024 AT ST.MARY'S
We had another spectacular Christmas at St Mary’s, with hundreds of visitors for the various celebrations that took place. December started with the Uniform Groups carol service, followed later in the month by the Primary School Nativity.
The Live Nativity was a huge success, with hundreds of people coming to enjoy a church full of well behaved beasts from Snettisham Farm Park. The expansion of the craft table, where loads of people contributed to the Christmas mural, was also a big success on the day. We were then blessed to have a number of children from the Primary School (pictured - Aidan Herring) read out the nativity story for the Crib Service.
Carols in The Village was probably the best one yet, as we toured around the village with The Salvation Army Band in support, and were joined with revellers from the Rose & Crown and The Queen Vic.
The Christingle Service was another packed house, and over 70 people made it up the hill for Midnight Holy Communion on Christmas Eve, as well as a joyful Christmas Day service.
All in all, another joyful Christmas at Snettisham St Mary’s!
COMING UP....
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Unlike most of the supermarkets, for the church, Easter starts in April with Easter Sunday falling on the 20th. And before that, the church will be observing Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday on 5th March. Palm Sunday falls on 13th April, marking the beginning of Holy Week. We will host a Maundy Thursday Supper on 17th April (check Facebook for final details), then have a service of Holy Communion on Good Friday, with the celebration of Easter taking place with a service of Holy Communion on Easter Sunday. Details of all these and other services can be found below.
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SUPPERS & LUNCHES
Thursdays & Fridays
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We continue to host shared meals, cleverly named Thursday Suppers (7pm at Park Farm Visitor’s Centre) and Friday Lunches (12:30pm at the Church Hall, Station Rd). These gatherings are a great opportunity to meet new people and also include some light teaching and discussion of Christian life.
These are free events, and any donations made will go to support the Hunstanton & District Food Bank. We’ve raised over £4,000 for this local cause.​ Everyone is welcome!
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​OUR SERVICES
Living the Life
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
Our Sunday Services at St Mary's start at 10am
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These are very relaxed and accessible services for everyone, and the regular congregation are always welcoming and friendly.
We also now have an Activity Space for Children and creative types to use during services.
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Everyone who’s been Christened is welcome to come forward for bread and wine at Holy Communion or for a simple blessing if you’d prefer. Or you don’t have to come forward at all if you don’t want to! We’re also happy to bring the bread and wine to you if it’s difficult for you to get up to the front of the church.
Morning Worship is a regular church service but without Holy Communion. Tea, coffee and cakes are served after every service!
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We have also added an extra BCP Holy Communion service to each month, held at 8.30am on the first and third
We also meet for Coffee & Prayers on Friday mornings from 9.30am. Some come along and chatter away, and others sit quietly and enjoy praying with others in their own way.
Below is a timetable of everything that’s coming up at St Mary’s between now and the end of February 2024. Everyone is welcome at every service and event!
Sunday 16th March
8.30am
BCP Holy Communion
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Sunday 16th March
10.00am
Holy Communion (CW)
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Sunday 23rd March
10.00am
Morning Worship
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Sunday 30th March
10.00am
Morning Worship - Mothering Sunday
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Sunday 6th April
10.00am
Morning Worship
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Sunday 13th April
8.30am
BCP Holy Communion
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Sunday 13th April
10.00am
Palm Sunday Holy Communion (CW)
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Friday 18th April
11.00am
Good Friday Holy Cumminion (CW)
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Sunday 20th April
8.30am
Easter Sunday BCP Holy Communion
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Sunday 20th April
10.00am
Easter Sunday Holy Communion (CW)
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Sunday 27th April
10.00am
Morning Worship & APCM
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Sunday 4th May
8.30am
BCP Holy Communion
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Sunday 4th May
10.00am
Holy Communion (CW)
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Sunday 11th May
10.00am
Holy Communion (CW)
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Sunday 18th May
8.30am
BCP Holy Communion
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Sunday 18th May
10.00am
Holy Communion (CW)
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Sunday 25th May
10.00am
Morning Worship
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OTHER SERVICES & CEREMONIES
We are here for you
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CONTACT US
If you have any enquiries please don't hesitate to contact us:
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Church Warden
Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
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Church Warden and Safeguarding Officer
Andy Gee
Mobile: 07786 330980
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FIND US
At the heart of the village
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St Mary's Church
Old Church Rd
Snettisham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 7NA
Limited parking on road outside church
Wheelchair access
We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's Church