St Mary's Church, Bletchley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church
Parish Church of Bletchley
View of the church from the south.
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 the Anglican parish church in Bletchley, a constituent town of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England. St Mary's is located on Church Green Road, Bletchley.

History

The church dates from Norman 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.