News and Notices

Messy Church

Sunday 10 July 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

A Walk on the WAG Side

Wednesday 27 July 2022 at 7.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join Whitkirk Arts Guild as they celebrate their Platinum Jubilee with a revue of 70 years of songs and scenes.

Find out more and book online at whitkirkartsguild.com/walk, or pick up a booking form in the Community Centre.

A Walk on the WAG Side

Thursday 28 July 2022 at 7.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join Whitkirk Arts Guild as they celebrate their Platinum Jubilee with a revue of 70 years of songs and scenes.

Find out more and book online at whitkirkartsguild.com/walk, or pick up a booking form in the Community Centre.

A Walk on the WAG Side

Friday 29 July 2022 at 7.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join Whitkirk Arts Guild as they celebrate their Platinum Jubilee with a revue of 70 years of songs and scenes.

Find out more and book online at whitkirkartsguild.com/walk, or pick up a booking form in the Community Centre.

A Walk on the WAG Side

Saturday 30 July 2022 at 7.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join Whitkirk Arts Guild as they celebrate their Platinum Jubilee with a revue of 70 years of songs and scenes.

Find out more and book online at whitkirkartsguild.com/walk, or pick up a booking form in the Community Centre.

Faithbook: “What difference does following Jesus make?”

Thursday 30 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. For our final week, we tackle the question “what difference does following Jesus make?”

An update on Christian Aid Week

A huge thank you to everybody who donated to Christian Aid Week, either through the envelopes or online. Together the community at St Mary’s have raised £1,900 for this incredibly worthy cause.

Faithbook: “Why do we follow Jesus now?”

Thursday 23 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. Our second week looks at the question “why do we follow Jesus now?”

Summer Fair

Saturday 25 June 2022 at 1.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join us for delicious cakes, family games, hot food from the BBQ, a refreshing drink from the bar, a range of stalls, and the Grand Raffle packed with some amazing prizes.

Messy Church

Sunday 12 June 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Said Eucharist for Corpus Christi

Thursday 16 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion, also known as Corpus Christi, is an opportunity to give thanks for and celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

We celebrate with a special service of Holy Communion. Baptised Christians of any church are welcome to receive communion.

Summer Fair

Saturday 25 June 2022 at 1.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join us for delicious cakes, family games, hot food from the BBQ, a refreshing drink from the bar, a range of stalls, and the Grand Raffle packed with some amazing prizes.

Thank you!

A huge thank you to everyone who supported last week’s Cake Stall, either by donating or by buying one of the many delicious items. Over £180 was raised towards prizes for the Grand Raffle at the Summer Fair.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

A Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Join us for a special service to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Faithbook: “Who is this man?”

Thursday 9 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. We begin Faithbook this year with the question “who is this man?”

Thank God It’s Friday

Friday 10 June 2022 at 6.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

Messy Church

Sunday 12 June 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Summer Fair

Saturday 25 June 2022 at 1.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come and join us for delicious cakes, family games, hot food from the BBQ, a refreshing drink from the bar, a range of stalls, and the Grand Raffle packed with some amazing prizes.

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week is over for 2022, but there is still time to donate towards St Mary’s target. Last year we raised £1,340 so this year we have set a goal of £1,500. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

Giving envelopes are available at the back of the church which you can return next week. You can also donate online through St Mary’s own Christian Aid e-Envelope at wkrk.uk/ca.

Cake Sale

Sunday 29 May 2022 at 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Help us raise funds for prizes for our Summer Fair raffle, by picking up some mouthwatering cakes to enjoy.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

A Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Sunday 5 June 2022 at 4.00 pm
St Mary’s Church, Whitkirk

Join us for a special service to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne.

Faithbook: “Who is this man?”

Thursday 9 June 2022 at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. We begin Faithbook this year with the question “who is this man?”

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid Week is over for 2022, but there is still time to donate towards St Mary’s target. Last year we raised £1,340 so this year we have set a goal of £1,500. Please give generously to this worthy cause.

Giving envelopes are available at the back of the church which you can return next week. You can also donate online through St Mary’s own Christian Aid e-Envelope at wkrk.uk/ca.

Annual Parish Meetings

Today at 11.30 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual parish meetings will be held at 11.30 am, after this morning’s service. These are an opportunity for those in the parish to have their say in how their Church is run, and include a summary of the year, reports from key people and a chance to ask questions, as well as the election of roles such as deanery synod representatives and members of the PCC.

Cake Sale

Next Sunday 29 May at 11.00 am
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Help us raise funds for prizes for our Summer Fair raffle, by picking up some mouthwatering cakes to enjoy.

Platinum Jubilee Tea Party

Sunday 5 June at 12.30 pm
St Mary’s Church Whitkirk Community Centre

Come join us and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a proper tea party in our Community Centre!

There’s food and fun for all the family, with the street party essentials of sandwiches, cakes, cream scones, jelly, ice cream and strawberries. We’ve got hot and cold drinks, and the bar’s open if you fancy something more celebratory.

Faithbook: “Who is this man?”

Thursday 9 June at 7.30 pm
The Brown Cow

On Thursday nights in June we’ll be meeting and having a chat about what it means to be a Christian.

Each week begins with a short talk and then time for questions and discussion. We begin Faithbook this year with the question “who is this man?”

Messy Church

Today at 4.00 pm
Whitkirk Community Centre

Church, but more hands-on. Join us in the Community Centre for drinks and a biscuit, get stuck in with activities around the week’s theme, and then end with a short, informal act of worship in the church.

Thank God It’s Friday

This Friday 13 May at 6.30 pm
Whitkirk Community Centre

Unwind at the end of the week with us – drop in to grab a drink, play some games, order a takeaway, or even just to chat.

Annual Parish Meetings

Sunday 22 May at 11.30 am
Whitkirk Community Centre

Our annual parish meetings will be held at 11.30 am, after the morning service on Sunday 22 May. These are an opportunity for those in the parish to have their say in how their Church is run, and include a summary of the year, reports from key people and a chance to ask questions, as well as the election of roles such as deanery synod representatives and members of the PCC.