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 | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://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. It is located in Bletchley, a town that is part of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England. You can find St Mary's Church on Church Green Road in Bletchley.
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A Look Back at St Mary's Church History
St Mary's Church is very old. It was first built a long time ago, during the Norman period. The arch over the south door is a good example of this old Norman style.
The main part of the church, called the chancel, was built in the 13th century. More parts were added in the 14th and 15th centuries. This means the church has grown and changed over hundreds of years.
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 music during services.
Church Services and Worship
Since April 2011, all church services are held at St Mary's. This happened when St John's Church joined with St Mary's. You can always find the most up-to-date schedule of services on the church's official website.
People Who Work at St Mary's
A team of dedicated people helps run St Mary's Church. They include:
- Rev David McDougall - The Rector, who leads the church.
- Rev Rachel Ciampoli — A Curate, who helps the Rector.
- Rev Simon Faulks - An Assistant Minister, who also helps with church duties.
- Mary Nicholls — A Church Warden, who helps manage the church building.
- Oliver Hermes — Another Church Warden.
- Maryann Brooks - The Community Pastor, who helps connect with the local community.
- Shana Kruesch - The Worship & Media Pastor, who helps with music and online content.
- Nichola Whitmore - The Office & Finance Manager, who handles the church's paperwork and money.
- Jac Butcher - The Church Administrator, who helps with daily tasks.
- Steve Adams - The Caretaker, who looks after the church building.
Fun Groups for Young People
St Mary's Church has many groups for young people of different ages. These groups help kids and teens learn and have fun together.
- Creche facilities - For the youngest children, aged 0–2 years.
- Footsteps — For children aged 3–5 years.
- Striders — For children aged 5–11 years.
- Dream Factory - Another group for children aged 5–11 years.
- Youth Friday - For teenagers in school years 11-14.
- The Loft — For older teenagers in school years 14-17.
Music at St Mary's
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 make the services lively.
