St Mary's Church is the
Anglican parish church
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in
Bletchley
Bletchley is a constituent town of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated in the south-west of Milton Keynes, and is split between the civil parishes of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and West Bletchley.
Bletchley is best know ...
, a constituent town of
Milton Keynes in
Buckinghamshire,
England
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.
St Mary's is located on Church Green Road, Bletchley.
History
The church dates from
Norman
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times and the arch of the south doorway is Norman.
The chancel is 13th century and there were additions in the 14th and 15th centuries.
More recently, the Church has moved away from a traditional choir and organ and now have a band.
Services
Since St John's joined St Mary's, all services are now at St Mary's. The latest schedule of services is available from the church website.
Members of staff
The following are members of staff at the church:
* Rev David McDougall - Rector
* Rev Rachel Ciampoli — Curate
* Rev Simon Faulks - Assistant Minister
* Mary Nicholls — Church Warden
* Oliver Hermes — Church Warden
* Maryann Brooks - Community Pastor
* Shana Kruesch - Worship & Media Pastor
* Nichola Whitmore - Office & Finance Manager
* Jac Butcher - Church Administrator
* Steve Adams - Caretaker
Youth Group
* Creche facilities - 0–2 years
* Footsteps — 3–5 years
* Striders — 5–11 years
* Dream Factory - 5–11 years
* Youth Friday - Years 11-14
* The Loft — Years 14-17
Music
Music at St Mary's consists of four main groups and a youth band.
References
External links
Church website
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Bletchley
Bletchley is a constituent town of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. It is situated in the south-west of Milton Keynes, and is split between the civil parishes of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and West Bletchley.
Bletchley is best know ...
Churches in Milton Keynes