Information about regular church services and our usual weekly events is now on our regular events page. The information on this page is for special events which are not part of our regular routine.
Teams 4U Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2026 🎁🎅🏻
Nikki Matthews, one of our pastoral workers, runs a shoebox appeal each year so that children in parts of the world where there is war and conflict have a gift at Christmas which they would not otherwise have. You can find out more about the appeal on the Teams4U website
Nikki says: “I am intending to do as many Christmas shoeboxes as possible this year. If you have any empty shoeboxes we can use, please let me know, so I can collect them, or bring them along to the Church or the Church Centre.”
We will be looking to fill the boxes from the middle of October until they are transported in November. Items needed in the boxes include the following:
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Facecloth & soap
- Small toy
- Colouring book/notebook & coloured pens/pencils
- Game
- Sweets
- Ball
- Socks
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Hairbrush & accessories
£3.50 towards the cost of transport
If you are unable to complete a full shoebox please feel free to donate any of the items above so they can be made into completed boxes.
Any questions please contact Nikki via contactstmaryseastham@gmail.com
Memorial Services in St Mary’s Parish Church
Memorial services are an opportunity to remember loved ones who have passed away, to light a candle, to hear a scripture, sing hymns and to receive God’s comfort. Our memorial book is available to view and refreshments are served after the service.
Future Dates
- 6.00 pm Sunday 1st November 2026
- 6.00 pm Sunday 7th February 2027
- 6.00 pm Sunday 16th May 2027
Dates for Your Diary
| 8th November | 9.30am Remembrance Sunday (Parade) |
| 22nd November | 10am Safeguarding Sunday |
| 29th November | 6pm Advent Sunday Lessons and Carols |
| 11th December | 6.15pm Salvation Army band at Lychgate |
| 13th December | 10am Christingle service 11am 7 Lessons and Carols at St Peter’s |
| 20th December | 6pm Christmas 9 Lessons and Carols |
| 24th December | 4pm Crib service |
| 24th December | 10.30pm Midnight Mass |
| 25th December | 10am Christmas Day service |
St Mary’s Parish Church Open for Prayer 🙏 & Visits
The church is open every Friday and Saturday between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm for people to look around and as a quiet space for private prayer and contemplation.