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The Treasures of St. Mary the Virgin

Listen to our audio trail to discover the unique features of our three remarkable Grade 1 listed buildings

PRAYER OF THE DAY

An ordinary Tuesday in Trinity

Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to reconcile the world to yourself: We praise and bless you for those whom you have sent in the power of the Spirit to preach the Gospel to all nations. We thank you that in all parts of the earth a community of love has been gathered together by their prayers and labours, and that in every place your servants call upon your Name; for the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours for ever. Amen.

LATEST NEWS

23rd September 2025

WORSHIP

Welcome to our Benefice services and events this week ...

The Online Benefice Service ‘Meeting Point’ continues ...

Join in alongside either the
services in church, or when you have 15 minutes to pause and reflect.

Our churches are usually both open every day for private prayer and visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KEEPING IN TOUCH

We publish a weekly newsletter for you to keep in touch with the latest information.

Weekly Newsletter

Diocesan Newsletter

Get in touch

If you have a query and are not sure whom to contact in the Benefice please do contact us ...

The Friends Of St Mary’s are inviting you all to attend

Northamptonshire Heritage Forum’s History Day

which this year is taking place in Higham Ferrers on the 18th October. If you wish to book please download and complete the required form here. More information about the forum can be found in the link above.

Forthcoming Events

Gilbert & Sullivan Evening

Return Visit by the Wandering Minstrels and their World of Gilbert and Sullivan

Saturday, 4th October at 7.30pm in the Bedehouse Tickets from Sidey Design (Cash only)

Christmas Wreath Workshop

£30 per person to include all you need to create a beautiful Christmas Wreath

2 to 4pm on Saturday, 6th December in the Bedehouse

Choral Concert

Concert by the Cantare Singers

11.30 a.m. on 27th September in St. Mary's

Higham Ferrers Guides Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning in the Bedehouse Saturday, 27th September

10 am to 1 pm Tea - Coffee - Homemade cakes - Tombola - Stalls - Children's Craft Table

70s & 80s Disco

70s & 80s Music Fan? Come and join us in the Bedehouse. 7.30pm on 18th October.

7.30pm on 18th October.

DONATE

GIVE TO ST. MARY'S ONLINE

St. Mary's church is currently fundraising to maintain its Medieval buildings. Donations towards the work will be gratefully accepted.

Please donate here or scan to pay

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Our two churches depend a great deal on help from volunteers. If you are able to give your time, either occasionally or on a regular basis, we would love you to join our team of volunteers.

Please contact us here

DONATE

GIVE TO ST. JOHN'S

ONLINE

St. John’s dates back to the mid-13th century and is used not only as a church but also as a community facility. We always need to fundraise to keep it maintained and we would be grateful for any contributions to help preserve the building.