Find out when our regular services are, and more about faith, prayer, and worship with St Mary's.
What does it mean to be a person of faith? What difference does Christian Faith make to how we live? At St. Mary's these are 'live' questions: sometimes we might find answers, sometimes being prepared to look for the answers is enough as we seek to follow Jesus' Way.
People become part of a congregation or church for a whole host of reasons. Scratch the surface of those at St. Mary's and you will find that most of us see things in different ways but we are seeking to follow Jesus. We hope you will find at St. Mary’s a place where you can find faith, explore what it means to be a person of faith and grow in your own desire to follow Jesus. We are Christians so one thing we all agree on is that He is central to our common life…everything else flows from that. We can give you some pointers but its your faith we'd like to help you grow!
Jesus was known for bringing healing and wholeness to people and so, following His example, we offer a ministry of prayer for healing at our services. Whilst we don't claim to be 'healers' we do trust that God cares for us and wants us to be whole. Once a month, whilst people receive Holy Communion, we provide the opportunity for those who wish to be anointed with oil and to be prayed for with the laying on of hands: traditional signs of God's blessing and the love and support of His people.
Discussion and study groups run throughout the year within the parish on a variety of topics. Recently we have given time to seeing what the words of our main church services teach us; used an online course called 'Reframe' to look at Everyday discipleship; prayed the stations of the cross; spent time seeing what our Patron Saint (Mary) might teach us. and learning from different Bible Characters. Contact the clergy for details
Find out about the special services and other events coming up at St Mary's.
Approximately once a month specific prayers for healing (with the laying on of hands and anointing) are offered for individuals at our 10.30am services at Barnard Castle. The laying on... Learn more ›
We offer two ‘Junior Church’ sessions each month, held in St Margaret’s Chapel in the North Aisle during the 10.30am Sunday morning service. Children are encouraged to attend the session... Learn more ›
Join in singing your favourite carols supported by members of St Mary’s Community choir and orchestra. Learn more ›
Whorlton’s Carol service will be followed by mulled wine and traditional Christmas refreshments….minced pies! Learn more ›
For many families this service marks the beginning of Christmas. Make sure you come in good time to our popular Crib service at Barney. Children are invited to come dressed... Learn more ›
join us for some carol singing on The Green at Whorlton. Those who wish are warmly invited to step into church afterwards to hear the Christmas Gospel and receive Holy... Learn more ›