Meet the Team
Rev’d Christopher Bunce
Vicar of St Mary’s, Hitchin
Chris was installed as Vicar of St Mary’s Hitchin on 6th November 2019.
Licensed as Rural Dean of Hitchin 1st June 2025.
Contact : email vicarstmaryshitchin@gmail.com
Hannah Merrington
Ordinand, training for ministry and studying with ERMC
About Hannah
‘Hannah is our Ordinand, training for ministry and studying with ERMC.
She divides her week between theology lectures, writing essays and serving at St Mary’s, where she helps lead worship, supports with teaching and is involved with pastoral work. When she’s not studying or at church, you’ll find her at home with husband David or in her allotment.
About Natalie
I’m an Ordinand training at St Mellitus College, London studying Theology, Ministry and mission.
For my in context training I am placed in 2 churches St Mary’s and The Hub Church Hitchin, so spend my time in both and St Mellitus college work. Please contact me for pastoral visits or home Holy communion or our monthly YES (Youth Explorer Service).
Maintenance and Fabric repair team
Flower arranging team led by Margaret Khinmaung
Churchyard Day 2025
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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We would love to meet you, why not pop along to one of our services, or get in touch.