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
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.
For any enquiries please contact:
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Church Warden
Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
Church Warden & Safeguarding Officer
Andy Gee
Tel: 07786 330980
Our Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding.
OUR CHURCH
Describe your image
"The most exciting
14th Century decorated church in Norfolk"
Nikolaus Pevsner
A brief history of St Mary's
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
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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"St.Mary's is a church that passionately worships God, reaches out to others and positively impacts our community"
Rev, Rachel Alexander
FOLLOW US
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@snettishamstmaryschurch
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NEWS & EVENTS
Classic Music Rocks Concerts
2022 - 2023
JOHAN LOFVING GUITAR & THEORBO
Friday 22nd April 2022
Snettisham Parish Church
6pm - 7pm
A Recital by Johan Lofving
No interval. Bar available.
Tickets: £5 on the door (free to under 21s)
RANE & PEAR
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Snettisham Parish Church
4pm - 7pm
Performed by local bands
Tickets: £5 on the door (free to under 21s)
REBECCA HEPPLEWHITE - CELLO
1st July 2022
Snettisham Parish Church
6pm - 7pm
A Recital by Rebecca Hepplewhite
No interval. Bar available.
Tickets: £5 on the door (free to under 21s)
Snettisham Church APCM - 28th April 2022
7pm in the Church Hall
OUR REGULAR SERVICES
Living the Life
Here you will find details and times of our regular church services:
OTHER SERVICES & CEREMONIES
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ST MARY'S ONLINE
Welcome to our online services
Donate online to St Mary's Church
If you would like to contribute to St.Mary's church upkeep or ministry you can donate online.
Or just point you phone camera to the box and it will link you to our giving page.
CONTACT US
If you have any enquiries please don't hesitate to contact us:
Church Warden
Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
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Rector
Rev. Rachel Alexander
Tel: 01485 542303
Church Warden and Safeguarding Officer
Andy Gee
Mobile: 07786 330980
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FIND US
At the heart of the village
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