Needles and a Yarn
Our Needles and a Yarn group meet every other Tuesday at Christ the Worker at 2.00 pm. This long established group has a very strong emphasis on fellowship and friendship and welcomes new members of all abilities! Maybe we’ll see you at our next meeting?!
We send regular donations of knitted beanies to the charity Mission to Seafarers. See these links for more information,
https://mtsnewcastle.org.au/
https://mtsnewcastle.org.au/donate/knitting-beanies/
These bright and cheerful designs are packed and ready to go. They have definitely cheered us up during the recent grey and rainy weeks! Which is your favourite?
The charity supports Seafarers that transport our goods often arrive in our ports facing isolation, financial stress & limited access to support. The charity provides practical, emotional, & spiritual care and with volunteers welcome and support these essential workers.
Sunday 21 December 2025
Coming soon!
Our vibrant and reflective Advent season continues in all our churches in our lead up to Christmas. This includes local school carol concerts and much more!
Sunday 21st December will be the fourth Sunday of Advent, and you are invited to join us for our annual festive Coffee and Carols event at St Francis at 3.00 pm. Come and join us!
A warm welcome awaits and plenty of parking available!
Find us with this postcode SL3 7NE.
This Sunday 7 December 2025
This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent and we will be celebrating with our Nine Lessons and Carols including a Crib Service, Christ the Worker, Langley Marish at 6.30 pm.
Come and join us, everyone welcome!
Christmas Services at Langley Marish
This Sunday 30 November 2025
marks the First Sunday of Advent and the return of our popular annual Christingle Service at St Mary the Virgin at Langley Marish at 4.00 pm and our Advent Carol Service at 7.00 pm. Everyone welcome!
St Mary the Virgin, Langley Marish Christmas Fayre
THIS SATURDAY!
Saturday 22 November 2025
2.00 to 3.30 pm
Lots of stalls, raffles and prices plus things to discover in the church! Please share the event with your family and friends, we very much look forward to seeing and welcoming you!
On Sunday 9 November – Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 2 November at 6.30pm
we are holding a special service at St Mary the Virgin, Langley Marish, St Mary’s Road, SL3 7EN to remember those who have died, and it is our custom to invite people who have been bereaved in the last few years to attend.
The invitation is open to anyone who wishes to come, and we hope it is a service which is helpful and brings some kind of comfort.
There will be an opportunity to light a candle and to hear the names of those who died read out in the context of prayer.
Death is hard to talk about at times, when a loved one dies we often do not have the words, but our lives are filled with emotions sometimes so deep we cannot describe them. The church is here to give space to those who are grieving, grief is an ongoing journey which is different for each of us.
‘In the midst of life we are in death, to whom can we turn for help….’ Job 14
St Mary the Virgin, Langley Marish Christmas Fayre
It’s that time of year again!
Saturday 22 November 2025
2.00 to 3.30 pm
Lots of stalls, raffles and prices plus things to discover in the church! Please share the event with your family and friends, we very much look forward to seeing and welcoming you!
A reminder of a few minor changes to our usual service times on Sunday 12 October 2025.
We are hosting a Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Friday 26 September 2025 at 10.00 am, Christ the Worker, Parlaunt Road, Langley SL3 8BB and you are invited!
Bookbag Sunday
St Francis Toy Sale Saturday 26 October 2024 at 2.00 pm
Parish BBQ 19 May 2024 St Mary’s Centre
Ascension Day Services 2024
Mothering Sunday 10 March 2024
This Sunday we will be celebrating Mothering Sunday.
Also known as Refreshment Sunday (when we take a break from our Lenten fasting), Laetare Sunday when some churches will use Rose as the liturgical colour, day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigours, a day of hope with Easter at last within sight.
The Journey to the Mother Church;
In the 16th century, Mothering Sunday was less about mothers and more about church. Back then, people would make a journey to their ‘mother’ church once a year. This might have been their home church, their nearest cathedral or a major parish church in a bigger town. The service which took place at the ‘mother’ church symbolised the coming together of families. This would have represented a significant journey for many.
We remember and prayer for mothers everywhere and particularly in areas of conflict, violence and poverty.
St Mary Churchyard Update
During storms in the past couple of years several of the trees in the churchyard have had branches breaking off causing damage to property. So in January the parish commissioned a detailed Tree Hazard Assessment Survey and Condition Report covering all the trees in the churchyard.
As a result of this survey Slough Borough Council’s contractor is working to ensure the continuing health of our trees and the safety of all users of the churchyard and our neighbours. In some cases this means felling trees which are no longer viable and pruning others to make them safe.
When contractors are on site, please take care and follow contractor health and safety guidance while visiting the churchyard. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Our Honorary Librarian, Jane Sculpher janesculpher@hotmail.co.uk can be contacted with general enquiries or to discuss visits to the Library in addition to the published dates.
St Mary Social Committee would like to thank everyone who came, supported, and contributed on the day and/or who provided donations! Also, to those behind the scenes before and after the event!
Thank you to Oakwood Estates, Langley for helping us advertise the event!
Keeping in Touch: Please keep watching the Parish website and Facebook page for resources and current events. The Latest issue of Around Langley is available in churches , and may be accessed online Around Langley Magazine Spare copies Around Langley the magazine may be obtained from Anna Thomas-Betts 01753 822013.
Bell-ringers needed! Bells have been rung in St Mary the Virgin since 1552 (and probably earlier!), it is a wonderful tradition which is sadly dying out and it may happen here. If you would like to learn how to ring church bells contact Fr Chris by mobile — 07910 077885 or Mark Instone, email: Markinstone202@btinternet.com
A thank you message from HRH King Charles III (02 November 2022)