Church Groups

These meet every fortnight in people's homes for Bible study, informal discussion and a cup of coffee. There are five groups at present, all of which meet in the evenings.

For further information, please contact us

The Youth Group caters for young people in the 11+ age group. Apart from interesting discussions on Bible matters, they also arrange social events such as ice skating and residential weekends.

For further information, please contact Helen Wright

The church choir is a robed choir and is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music. It leads congregational singing at ASB Holy Communion at 10.30am on alternate Sundays and at occasional choral evensong with a repertoire of four part traditional and contemporary music and hymns. Choir practice is from 7pm on Thursdays and at 9.45am on alternate Sundays. Young choristers are encouraged to work for RSCM chorister awards. New members are welcome.

For further information, please contact Pam Warren

This is an informal adult group which leads the congregation at 10.30 All-Age services twice each month.

For further information, please contact Pam Warren

They ring on Sunday mornings, and, on request, for weddings. The tower has a peal of eight bells.

For further information, please contact Gwynn Davies

Each summer the churches in Dunmow organise a series of events for primary-age children including games and sketches.

For further information, please contact Jo Hargrave

This is a pre-school Nursery for up to 30 children (2-and-a-half to 5 years) open three mornings a week. It operates in association with the church. Click here to read the latest (June 2004) Ofsted report.

For further information, please contact Sue Berry

The Friends of St Mary's is an association concerned with maintaining and improving the fabric and furnishings of the Parish church, and promoting events and activities in support of the PCC

For further information, please contact David Rose

The Prayer Group meets every Monday from 2-3 pm in St Mary's Centre when all are welcome to come and join in meditation and intercession. The Group prays for the needs of the world, the church, the parish and for individuals. Requests for prayer may be given to David, Rosemary or Sally, or placed in the box marked "Prayer Requests" on the table near the South Door in church.

For further information, please contact Rosemary Drew

We meet on the first Monday of the month between 8-9pm in the church. During the evening there is silence, prayer, music and meditation - a space for quiet and stillness in our busy lives. No experience necessary, everybody welcome.

For further information, please use the Contact page to contact Rosemary Drew

Weekly meetings on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am in St. Mary's Room, Church Street. (Click here to see where St. Mary's Room is located).
Short service with children's story and songs, followed by play with toys for children. Coffee and chat for parents. 50p per family per attendance.

For further information, please contact David Ainge

A 10-session course of study on the Basics of Christianity. Two courses are run each year, and each session begins with a meal. Groups normally meet at 7.30pm on Thursday evenings in St Mary's Centre.

For further information, please see our Alpha Page.