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St Mary's Church
Borough Church of St Andrew and St Mary Magdalene
St Mary's Church, Maidenhead, Jan 2018.jpg
Following refurbishment in 2018
St Mary's Church is located in England
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Location in England
51°31′24″N 0°43′07″W / 51.5234°N 0.7185°W / 51.5234; -0.7185
OS grid reference SU 890 812
Location Maidenhead, Berkshire
Country England, United Kingdom
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Conservative Evangelical
History
Status Parish church
Founded 1270
Dedication
Dedicated 1451
Consecrated 1965 (1965)
Architecture
Functional status Active
Style Modern
Administration
Parish Maidenhead St Andrew and St Mary Magdalene
Deanery Maidenhead and Windsor
Archdeaconry Archdeaconry of Berkshire
Episcopal area Reading Episcopal Area
Diocese Diocese of Oxford
Province Province of Canterbury

St Mary's Church is a Church of England church located in the center of Maidenhead, England. It is a parish church, which means it serves a specific local area. The church welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds. Its main goal is "to know Jesus and make Jesus known."

The Church Buildings

The area around St Mary's Church has several important buildings. These include the main church building, church halls, and a building called the 'Old Vic'. The 'Old Vic' used to be the home for the church's vicar from 1950 to 1992. There is also a small chapel and a garden at the 'Old Vic'.

History of the Church Building

The current St Mary's Church is actually the fourth church building on this site. The first church was founded way back in 1270. The fourth and current church was built in 1965. It has a unique spire made from fiberglass, which was lifted into place by a large crane. The church had a big update and renovation project that started in 2016 and finished in 2018.

Who Works at St Mary's Church?

The main leader of St Mary's Church is called the vicar. The current vicar is Revd Jon Drake. He took over after the previous vicar, Revd Will Stileman, moved to another church. The church also has two associate ministers, Revds Ian Miller and Adam Curtis. Besides the clergy, there are other staff members who help with church activities and administration.

Church Leadership

St Mary's Church receives special guidance from a bishop named Rob Munro. This is part of a system called "alternative episcopal oversight." It means the church has chosen to be guided by this specific bishop.

More Information

  • St Mary's Church website
  • You can find St Mary's Church on a map using these coordinates: 51°31′24″N 0°43′07″W / 51.5234°N 0.7185°W / 51.5234; -0.7185
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