The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18th January and runs until 25th January. This is an important occasion when we recognise our common faith in Jesus Christ and support and encourage one another. This year St Mary’s is hosting a service on Thursday 18th January at 7pm to which everyone is invited.Continue reading “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [Jan 2024]”
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Christmas Fun Day [Dec 2023]
Walking Nativity The Walking Nativity returns for another year this Christmas, telling the story of the birth of Jesus in a dramatic, interactive presentation on a short route through Haverhill town centre. As part of the Christmas Fun Day planned for the town on Saturday 2nd December, members of Haverhill and District Churches together willContinue reading “Christmas Fun Day [Dec 2023]”
Harvest Give-Away [Sep 2023]
Churches Together are partnering with REACH to bring an act of worship to the Market Square in the centre of Haverhill on Saturday 16th September at 10am. This will include music, readings and prayers on the theme of Harvest – God’s Blessings for All, and a free fruit give-away for anyone and everyone. The fruitContinue reading “Harvest Give-Away [Sep 2023]”
Good Friday Walk of Witness [Apr 2023]
Our walk of witness is back this Good Friday, starting with a short service at the Old Independent Church at 10am, and walking together to the Market Square for an act of worship led by Paul Turner of River of Life Community Church, with music from the band at the Methodist Church. This year weContinue reading “Good Friday Walk of Witness [Apr 2023]”
The Link [Jan 2023]
The Link is now open at 45a High Street in the centre of Haverhill, offering a place for local information and support. Drop in to speak to a trained listener, or find out about opportunities and advice from groups and organisations in the surrounding area. This is a friendly, warm space where everyone is welcome,Continue reading “The Link [Jan 2023]”
Christmas Lights Switch-On [Dec 2022]
Churches Together are again supporting the Christmas market and lights switch-on in Haverhill, with carol singing in the Square at 5pm on Friday 2nd December. All are welcome, as we join with singers from local churches and from Barnadiston School to provide festive music celebrating the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. On Saturday 3rdContinue reading “Christmas Lights Switch-On [Dec 2022]”
Good Friday Walk of Witness [Apr 2022]
Our Walk of Witness returns on Good Friday this year, beginning with a service at the Old Independent Church at 10am, followed by a walk behind the cross along the High Street to the Market Square, where there will be another act of worship and a chance to proclaim the deeds that Jesus Christ hasContinue reading “Good Friday Walk of Witness [Apr 2022]”
Vigil for Peace [Mar 2022]
Churches Together are holding a vigil for peace following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, at St Mary’s Church on Market Square, at 6pm on Sunday 6th March. This is a space to pray, reflect, lament, question and hope, with a short service followed by time to spend in quiet, with people on hand toContinue reading “Vigil for Peace [Mar 2022]”
Nominate REACH in Movement for Good [Jun 2021]
Local charity REACH work with clients in poverty across Haverhill to help them access food and social services at times of need. The charity is a community project which began from a desire to serve those in need in Jesus’s name, and they now offer the town’s foodbank and resources centres, as well as moneyContinue reading “Nominate REACH in Movement for Good [Jun 2021]”
Good Friday Worship
In previous years, we have organised a walk of witness through the High Street in Haverhill and an act of worship in Market Square. This year, because of the restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, our worship must take place in church. St Mary’s are therefore hosting our ecumenical worship at 10am onContinue reading “Good Friday Worship”