About us
At St Mary’s Parish Church,Jersey, we aim to provide a family-friendly vibrant place of worship that is full for every main service and one that enables faith, love and spirituality to grow ever deeper.
We believe in God. We believe his love for us is real. We believe there are no outsiders to Gods love, none at all. We believe faith in Jesus changes our lives for good and for God. We believe that finding faith in Jesus, gives us real and new joy, peace,love and hope. He is the best person you can ever meet and know.
Baptisms
Baptisms are usually held during Family Services on the first Sunday of the month. If you are not living in the parish you should have some link to the parish – like having grown up here, or your grandparents are from here, and the like. There is an application form which starts the process.Please contact the Frank Wood Churchwarden, should you wish to have your child baptised.There is no charge for baptism, except for a small administration charge.
Weddings
We understand that there is so much to do to prepare for a wedding that we make the church side of things as seamless and as easy as possible. Once you have agreed to be married, contact the Frank Wood Churchwarden to discuss church availability for possible dates and times and he will send the application form.
Couples will need to allow several meetings before they marry to make sure that all necessary details are addressed.
Our aim is to make sure we give you a wedding day that is truly memorable.
St Mary’s Church is particularly beautiful inside and out and many happy weddings have taken place here.
Professional photographers enjoy the creativity created by the Rector’s style in leading the marriage service.
Funerals
Your Funeral Director will help you arrange these, but you can call the Frank Wood Churchwarden if you have any queries. We’re also happy to conduct Memorial Services for those who have died away from the Island, or when ashes are returning to be placed in a family grave. All new graves are now situated in the Parish Cemetery opposite the church. Separate plots are available for the interment of ashes after cremation. Your Funeral Director will discuss your wishes and will liaise with the Rector on your behalf.
Our Officers & Volunteers
Rector: Presently vacant
Churchwardens: Frank Wood and Ann Watson
Almoners: Laura Pittman
Treasurer: Richard Engleman
Deanery Synod Representatives: The Rector and Frank Wood
Communion Servers: Richard Dorey and Ann Watson
Sacristans: Liz de Gruchy, Jo Gosselin,Kate Innes and Sharon Wilcock
Data Protection Officer: Frank Wood
Organists: Liz Wood,Robin Pittman and James Holloway
Sidespersons: Frank Wood, Ann Watson, Millie and Elizabeth Dorey
Verger: Frank Wood
Child Protection Officer and Safeguarding Officer: Dr Kirstie Ross
Church Secretary:
Audio & sound controller: Tony Rees-Williams
Ladies Circle Chairman: Liz Wood
Flower Rota: Sharon Knight
Readers’ Rota: Richard Dorey
Toddlers Service: Vivienne Dorey
