Welcome to St. Mary’s Church, a warm and welcoming church family in Wavendon Village, Milton Keynes. We meet at 9.30am each Sunday, and also offer a weekly pre-recorded online service.
We are a growing and diverse community, embracing a wide range of Christian belief and and worship – both contemporary and traditional – and offering opportunity for diverse expressions of faith. We welcome people of all ages and denominations to join with us to worship God and encourage each other in our walk with Jesus Christ. If you want to get a flavour of our vision, click here.
The church also fosters and enjoys a close relationship with St. Mary’s Church of England Primary School, on the new Eagles Rest estate in Wavendon.
We are very committed to the care and nurture of all in our church communities – for further details of our safeguarding policy and contact info, click through to our Partnership website here.
We look forward to meeting you!
Online Services
Latest news:
Our theme this Sunday
This week is our Simple Sunday Service. We will be looking at Philippians 1:12-30 – ‘To live is Christ’. Led by Melvyn Letts.
Our Children’s Church will meet in the community centre opposite the church, from 9:15am. Children’s Church aims to be back in church before the end of the service, to share their learning with the congregation.
New to Sundays for Youth
Big Basics – a youth group for 14 to 18 year olds, exploring the big questions about life and faith, happening fortnightly. The next session will be on 21st September from 4 – 5:30pm at All Saints Church, Milton Keynes Village, MK10 9AF. Please see more details here: Youth Work
Daily Inspirations
Although, Daily Inspirations is taking a break until the end of November, we have wealth of material written over the past 5 years for you to enjoy, 25 series to be exact. Please check our back catalogue.
Monday
‘Revive’ an informal prayer group meet in church between 9:15 – 10:00am, weekly during term time.
Alpha Course
Sessions are on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, meeting at Christ the King Community Church, Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, MK7 6HG.
Alpha is a great way to explore the basics of the Christian Faith. All are welcome to join – there is no assumptions about what you believe, and you’re free to ask all questions you want! Please Contact Ian Pearce is you’d like to attend. Ipearce@live.com or mob.07719968356
Advent Voices
Advent Voices meets from 7pm to 8:15pm in church. The group are still looking for more singers to join them. If you love to sing, this could be for you! Led by Cristina and Oscar.
Thursday Coffee Morning
Anytime between 10am and 12pm – join us for a cuppa, a piece of homemade cake and catch up with friends or make new ones!
Looking ahead – we have a Macmillan Coffee morning on 25th September 10am – 12pm.
Ride and Stride
The annual Ride & Stride event takes place on 13th September. Cyclist and walkers tour churches, historic and otherwise, on a route of their choice. We will be welcoming participants at St. Mary’s during the day and providing refreshments.
You can find more details on the Bucks Historic Churches Trust website here.
Breakfast @ Frosts
Saturday 13th September at Frosts Garden Centre (Conservatory), Woburn Sands, MK17 8UE. 8:30 – 10:30am approx. Rev Isaac Pain is speaking (from Cranfield church). See below for further details:
Monthly Quiz Night
Our monthly quiz night is returning after the summer break on Tuesday 16th September at 7:30pm. It’s £2pp in teams of up to 6. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a team, just come along and we’ll find you a team. Bring along your own drinks and nibbles. There’s also a raffle £1 per strip. It’s always a fun evening. Led by Colin and Pam.
Walton Churches is 40!
Celebrations will take place on Saturday 4th Oct 5-8pm at Christ the King Church, Kents Hill. Look out for the sign up sheet in church on Sunday.
Creative Arts
Our latest online exhibition is on the theme of “Home and Away”. If you would like to contribute, (interpreting the theme as you wish!), please email a good quality photo of your work to waltonartsandcrafts@gmail.com. The exhibition will launch in mid-September. See our latest exhibition Glorious Gardens.