Church School Partnership
St Mary's, Blakesley
The school works very closely with St Mary’s Church, Blakesley. Our pupils lead services in the church such as Harvest, Christingle, Christmas, Mothering Sunday, Easter and Pentecost. Representatives from the church often lead and contribute to our weekly worship too.
Our beautiful 13th century church, dedicated to St Mary, is in excellent condition. Built in ‘Early English’ style, it can seat around 300, has a very good organ, a ring of 5 bells and some interesting historical features. Our monthly Family Service is lay led by an enthusiastic team and seeks to actively involve all age groups. Members of the congregation participate in all services as sidesmen, readers and intercessors. Some of our congregation sing in the excellent Benefice choir who attend and enhance the major services. We have a regular organist and a small music group who play at many Family Services. We offer refreshments after services and most people stay to mingle and share conversation and fellowship. Each month a popular ‘House Communion’ is held at Woodend. The parishioners of Woodend value this opportunity to worship together and it has a strong following.
