Upcoming events at St Mary’s Church

Open Kitchen

Every Wednesday from 11:45am - 1:30pm in St Mary’s. Everyone welcome. We will be serving soup and a roll or snacks.

Singing Tots

Tuesdays in term time from 9:30 - 10:30am at St Mary’s. Songs, stories and refreshments for ages 0 - 3 years.

Harvest Communion followed by Harvest Lunch

Sunday 5 October at 10am in St Mary’s.

Please sign up on the form at the back of church if you would like to stay for lunch.

Concert by the London Welsh Rugby Club Choir

Saturday 11 October at 7pm in St Mary’s Church (doors open at 6:30pm).

A rousing evening of Welsh song and youthful charm, as the Choir joins Finborough School performers for a joyful fundraising concert - fabulous singing and heartfelt spirit. Thrilled to return to Bury St Edmunds, the Choir promises an unforgettable night of song.

To book, please click here . Earlybird prices apply before 27 September.

Lightcraft

Friday 31 October, 5 - 7pm at St Mary’s.

For St Mary’s and St Peter’s families. A fun family time to celebrate the light that shines in the darkness. Feel free to dress in shiny or bridht clothing.

Green Pastures Christian Pop-up Shop

This will next take place on Wednesday 5 November 2025 from 10am - 2pm in St Mary’s. Books, Bibles, gifts and cards.

Choral Concert by Britten Pears Arts

Saturday 15 November at 3pm in St Mary’s Church.

Further details to follow.

Christmas Through the Keyhole

Monday 1 December, Tuesday 2 December, Thursday 4th December, Friday 5 December.

Discover the story of Christmas through interactive displays and storytelling. Appropriate for all ages.

One hour class visits by appointment. For school bookings, contact jackie.crofts@stmaryschurchbse.org. Further information from jennifer.aston@btinternet.com

Light Up A Life Service

Sunday 7 December, 4:30pm in St Mary’s Church

St Nicholas Hospice Care invite you to remember and celebrate the special people in our lives who have died. You are invited, should you wish, to have the names of those you want to remember read out. You can do this be visiting stnicholashospice.org.uk/lightupalife

Carols from Cambridge

Tuesday 9 December at 1:10pm in St Mary’s Church.

Festive favourites conducted by Sarah MacDonald and sung by the choristers of the Selwyn College Chapel Choir.

Tickets from Theatre Royal Box Office.

This is a fundraising event in support of the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

Bury St Edmunds Concert Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December at 6:30pm in St Mary’s Church.

Further details to follow.