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July 1st, 2005St Mary’s stands at the very heart of Ilkeston and is the ancient parish church of the town. We value both our history and location, seeking to reach out to the community that surrounds us and to value all that is best in our heritage, while being open to all the new things that God has in store for us.
Our Mission Statement commits St Mary’s to ‘making and sustaining dedicated followers of Jesus of all ages.’ We value all those that God brings to us of whatever age and seek to help each grow in love of God and neighbour.
As a church we are beginning to build on the insights of both the Purpose Driven Church movement and New Wine. We have completed ‘Forty Days of Purpose’ and a group of adults and children from St Mary’s attends the New Wine Summer Conference.
As a church we are seeking to build friendship with God and one another through biblical preaching, Home Groups, our monthly Men’s Breakfast Club, regular socials after our main Sunday service as well as through our other assorted activities.
We would be delighted to welcome you to St Mary’s.
Rev Allan Brown.
Mission and Vision
St Mary’s Church aims to be a Christian community that loves God and shares his mission. We exist to:
# Celebrate God’s presence
# Communicate God’s words
# Encourage God’s family
# Educate God’s people
# Demonstrate God’s love
To find out more about the mission, vision and strategy for St Mary’s please pick up a Vision Booklet from the Vicar or contact the church office.
St Mary’s Church, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5HY
Tel. 01159 324725
Email vicarofstmarys@btconnect.com
A Welcome Sheet is compiled by Grace Henshaw and items for inclusion on Sunday should reach her before 6:30pm on Wednesday each week.
Tel. 01159 321329 or 01159 177154
Email cantelupecentre@btconnect.com
Post/hand to The Cantelupe Centre, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5HY