Saint Mary's Church Kelbrook
A warm welcome awaits visitors and friends to our village Church.
Sunday services begin at 11am. Everyone welcome. You are invited to stay after the service for Tea, Coffee and a chat
Tuesday is Toddle into Church. 0-5 yrs Bring a parent Grandparent or carer and join in. Bouncy Castle, Games, bible stories ,crafts. Held in the village hall 10.30 -11.30 School term times only.
We have a thriving mens group that meets regularly. Past evenings have included Quiz nights, Animal magic, Walks, Curry nights, Archery, Bowling any excuse to get together. Not to be left out ladies are invited to a brand new ladies group see pew news for more details
Friday morning prayer group meets fortnightly
Church is open daily during school term whatch out for the CHURCH OPEN sign on the gate.
Revd Hugh Fielden Vicar. Hugh.Fielden@bradford.anglican.org tel 01282 844877
FAQs about services at St. Mary’s
Can I get my child baptised at St. Mary’s? Yes Baptism is for anyone at any age but often people like to bring young children to start their faith journey as members of God’s church.
Do I have to live in the area for my child to be baptised at St. Mary’s? No. But it’s best to start a contact with your local church so that you don’t have as far to travel when you come to church.
How much does a Baptism cost? Nothing. God’s grace is free. However, it does cost £400 a week to keep the church going so we would welcome donations.
What’s the difference between a Baptism and a Christening? None. Christening describes taking the name of Christ as our own – declaring that we are Christians. Baptism is the act of taking the plunge of faith in the waters of baptism. (We only use a symbolic amount of water).
What’s a Thanksgiving service? For those who are not yet ready to publicly declare their faith and walk with others on the Way of Christ we offer a Thanksgiving service. This is about saying thank you to God for the safe arrival of a baby and asking God’s blessing upon them.
What if I’m a bit older and want to declare my faith? We expect children who are baptised will grow up to make their own commitment to Christ at Confirmation. This service is open to those who want to make a public declaration of faith for themselves.
Can I get married at St. Mary’s? The qualification for marriage at St. Mary’s is either residence in the Parish or a long term link with the church through relatives. You do not have to have been baptised.
What if I have been married before? We believe in the resurrection and love to be part of new beginnings. First the Vicar will talk with you about what happened. We want to be sure that the past is properly sorted out and that the new marriage will have the chance to flourish.
How much does a marriage at St. Mary’s cost? Currently the fee is £452. Bells are £30 extra and banns may need to be published in another parish which is £34. These fees tend to go up a bit each year, roughly in line with inflation.
Can I reserve a place in the graveyard at St. Mary’s? There are places left in the graveyard but we do not reserve them. There is also an area for the burial of ashes.
Can I take the bread and wine at a Communion service? We believe that the Lord’s supper is open to anyone who wants to know Christ better. We offer nurture and Confirmation classes when people are ready for the next step.
What is Communion before Confirmation? We welcome children as young as 8 to have the bread and wine and if they want to receive regularly we offer them a fun morning to explore what it means to help them grow in faith.
Can I come to St. Mary’s? Yes. We are all invited to be part of the Lord’s family. We are not perfect but we are faithful and would love your company on the faith adventure Jesus takes us on together.