A Warm Welcome to
ST MARY’S CHURCH, HITCHIN
Our regular Sunday Communion Services are at 8 am and 10 am in Church. Midweek communion takes place at 11am on Wednesdays. After our services at 10 am on Sunday and 11 am on Wednesdays do stay and join us for a coffee and a chat. Our ‘One Bread’ inclusive service on the first Sunday of each month is a more relaxed version of our worship.
Evensong with our choir is held twice per month.
All are welcome to come and enjoy our services or simply to spend time in our beautiful and historic Church.
There are a few important things to note during our busiest times on Christmas Eve. Can parents with buggies and wheelchair users kindly make contact with our Stewards on the doors on arrival as we have special arrangements to deal with the lack of space when the Church is at its most crowded. More details will be on our public Facebook page and Instagram profile.
Dogs at Services:
We regret that we can only admit assistance dogs at our very busy services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Wardens
The building work is progressing well at the Church but has now entered its busiest phase, with some noise and disruption to the surrounding churchyard grounds being inevitable.
We apologise to Churchyard visitors for the blocked off paths and reduced access. The Church itself will remain open as usual from 9am to 3.30 pm daily plus our regular services.
For updates and more details please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages each week as listed below and see our posters.
LIVESTREAMED Services on Sundays are available to watch live at 10 am, 6.30 pm or anytime afterwards on our Youtube channel available on this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/stmaryshitchin
Further updated details of our services, opening times and events are found on our public Facebook page @StMarysChurchHitchin .
You can follow us on the following platforms:
www.facebook.com/StMarysChurchHitchin
Instagram stmaryschurch_hitchin
https://twitter.com/stmaryshitchin_
A Million for St Mary’s update
St Mary’s appeal is continuing to raise funds for important facilities to be built into the Church. We remain deeply indebted to those who have given of their time and money so generously as we continue working towards our £1million target. We needed to upgrade the medieval building to a 21st Century level in some key ways! The aim was to provide toilets inside the building, with water and drainage for the first time in 1200 years, a small hospitality area plus infrastructure like better heating. We are now on the final stage to complete the plant room and toilet area, and the new heaters are working and have transformed the experience in Church. <
For full details please follow the link HERE https://www.stmaryshitchin.co.uk/a-million-for-st-marys-renewal/ and this is the special link to donate direct to the appeal HERE https://givealittle.co/c/6omADxD1YQCEVd6QobXnrm . We hope it will enable St Mary’s to provide a better service to the community who use the building for many and varied uses as well as its primary purpose of worship.”
Latest News Stories
Repair work to begin on Hitchin’s St Mary’s Church
https://www.thecomet.net/news/24867101.repair-work-begin-hitchins-st-marys-church/
A Warm Welcome to
ST MARY’S CHURCH, HITCHIN
Our regular Sunday Communion Services are at 8 am and 10 am in Church. Midweek communion takes place at 11am on Wednesdays. After our services at 10 am on Sunday and 11 am on Wednesdays do stay and join us for a coffee and a chat. Our ‘One Bread’ inclusive service on the first Sunday of each month is a more relaxed version of our worship.
Evensong with our choir is held twice per month.
Assistance Dogs ofcourse are acceptable.
The building work is progressing well at the Church but has now entered its busiest phase, with some noise and disruption to the surrounding churchyard grounds being inevitable.
We apologise to Churchyard visitors for the blocked off paths and reduced access. The Church itself will remain open as usual from 9am to 3.30 pm daily plus our regular services.
For updates and more details please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages each week as listed below and see our posters.
LIVESTREAMED Services on Sundays are available to watch live at 10 am, 6.30 pm or anytime afterwards on our Youtube channel available on this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/stmaryshitchin
Further updated details of our services, opening times and events are found on our public Facebook page @StMarysChurchHitchin .
You can follow us on the following platforms:
www.facebook.com/StMarysChurchHitchin
Instagram stmaryschurch_hitchin
https://twitter.com/stmaryshitchin_
A Million for St Mary’s
For full details please follow the link HERE https://www.stmaryshitchin.co.uk/a-million-for-st-marys-renewal/ and this is the special link to donate direct to the appeal HERE https://givealittle.co/c/6omADxD1YQCEVd6QobXnrm . We hope it will enable St Mary’s to provide a better service to the community who use the building for many and varied uses as well as its primary purpose of worship.
Latest News Stories
Repair work to begin on Hitchin’s St Mary’s Church
https://www.thecomet.net/news/24867101.repair-work-begin-hitchins-st-marys-church/
A Christmas Message from Rev’d Christopher Bunce
Come and celebrate Christmas 2025 with us at St Mary’s!
You can find our Christmas services here https://www.stmaryshitchin.co.uk/services/
At its heart, in the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is a reminder of HOPE, JOY, and PEACE—qualities that are deeply needed in a world often marked by uncertainty, division, and struggle.
Hope is one of the most powerful themes of Christmas. During the darkest time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, Christmas arrives with lights, warmth, and the promise that darkness does not last forever. For many, this symbolizes the belief that difficult circumstances can change and that new beginnings are always possible. Whether through faith, family, or personal reflection, Christmas encourages people to look forward with optimism and resilience.
Joy is another central value of Christmas. It is found in simple moments: sharing meals, exchanging gifts, reconnecting with loved ones, or helping those in need. This joy is not dependent on wealth or perfection, but on connection and generosity. Christmas reminds people that happiness often comes from giving rather than receiving, and from appreciating what truly matters.
Peace is perhaps the most profound message of Christmas. In a busy and often tense world, the season invites people to slow down, forgive, and seek understanding. Acts of kindness, charity, and reconciliation become more visible, showing that peace begins with individual choices. Even temporary moments of calm and goodwill can inspire lasting change.
The Christ-child reminds us that hope can overcome despair, joy can be found in togetherness, and peace is possible when we choose compassion.
We wish you a peaceful and happy Christmas!
Reverend Chris Bunce
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ST MARY’S OPENING TIMES
Except when special services occur, we are open for all visitors from 9 am until dusk in winter or 5 pm in Summer. Morning prayer will be said at 9 am. on Mondays to Thursdays only
Please note: There may be no entry at these times where this coincides with weddings or funerals, maintenance, or any unforeseen events. If so, this will be indicated by signs outside the main doors. Do check with the Parish Office well ahead if you are making a special journey.
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