St Mary's Church, Bletchley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church |
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| Parish Church of Bletchley | |
View of the church from the south.
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| Location | Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | http://www.stmarysbletchley.org/ |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Norman, English Gothic |
| Years built | Norman, 13–15th centuries |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Oxford |
St Mary's Church is a special Church of England church located in Bletchley, a town that's part of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England. You can find St Mary's on Church Green Road in Bletchley. It's a place where people come together for worship and community activities.
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A Journey Through Time: The History of St Mary's
The church has a long history, going all the way back to Norman times. You can still see a Norman arch at the south entrance. The main part of the church, called the chancel, was built in the 13th century. More sections were added during the 14th and 15th centuries.
In more recent times, the church has changed its music style. Instead of a traditional choir and organ, they now have a band that plays during services.
What Happens Here: Services at St Mary's
All church services now take place at St Mary's. This happened after St John's Church joined with St Mary's in April 2011. You can always find the most up-to-date schedule of services on the church's official website.
Fun for Young People: Youth Groups
St Mary's Church has different groups for young people of all ages. These groups are a great way to meet new friends and learn more.
- Creche facilities — for children aged 0 to 2 years old
- Footsteps — for children aged 3 to 5 years old
- Striders — for children aged 5 to 11 years old
- Dream Factory — also for children aged 5 to 11 years old
- Youth Friday — for students in school years 11 to 14
- The Loft — for students in school years 14 to 17
Music at the Church
Music is an important part of St Mary's Church. There are four main music groups, plus a special youth band. These groups help lead the worship and create a lively atmosphere.
