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Welcome to the Parish of Putney web site. The Parish of Putney comprises two churches, St. Mary's on Putney Bridge and All Saints' on Putney Common just off the Lower Richmond Road.
 

We are a very lively parish in the liberal catholic tradition but made up of people of many different styles. We aim to be a place of spiritual, intellectual and emotional refreshment.

We seek to give people the chance to learn and grow in their faith through challenging sermons and a variety of education courses. 

Palm Sunday - the annual procession starting at St. Mary's at 10am and arriving at All Saints' in time for the 10.30am service...

• Tune in to Thought for the Day BBC Radio 4 By Giles Fraser on Weds 12th, 19th & 26th November at 07.45.

• Advent Sunday Children’s Worship at St Mary's Sun 30th Nov 11.30am, songs and activities for children of all ages & their families.  We will be making a Prayer Rope so bring in any pieces of fabric to weave into.  Perhaps a colour or item that is important to you.

• Advent Carol Service 6pm Sun 30th Nov at St Mary’s.  A candlelit celebration of hope & expectation followed by mince pies/mulled wine.  With ‘Churches together in Putney Choir’.  *This service may not be suitable for young children.

• Christmas Tree Lights will be turned on by Mayor of Wandsworth, Friday 28th Nov at 6pm.  Starts at 5pm in Church Square with carols sung by local children, Christmas Market selling variety of gifts, food and drink.  For further information contact Jim Madden 07965 366160.

• Parish Burns Supper 24th Jan, tickets go on sale on Monday 17 at 10am. Fab evening at St Mary’s with Scottish bagpipes, 3 course meal inc haggis, neeps/tatties, Robbie Burns poetry, whiskey and Scottish dancing! £30, £20 con  Tel: 020 8780 5987, txt 07762 106625—Susie Ford.  Black tie/tartan optional.

• Communion before Confirmation for children 8yrs+
  The course dates will be Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January and the Admission Service on Sunday 1st February at St Mary’s 4pm

• Youth Group - The parish youth group is for young people from Year 9 (aged 14 years) and upwards. it takes place at St. Mary's every Sunday evening in the hall upstairs and runs from 7.30pm to 9.00pm and is a chance for young people to meet, talk and be both entertained and given food for thought. Each session ends with a ten minute period of quiet time - a chance for silent reflection in the church. If you are a parent of a young person, suggest they try the youth group, they will find a warm, supportive and creative enviornment to welcome them. For more information please contact Ben Brown - brownoctopus@yahoo.com or 07890 858 121.

• Spires, Your local charity for the homeless & disadvantaged (Parish Action charity for Sept/Oct).  Spires provides practical help & support for people suffering effects of poverty, homelessness & wide range of health issues.  Spires welcomes your donations of clothing, carrier bags, books/magazines & breakfast cereals.  Contact Cathy Randall 020 8874 4085.

• St Mary’s Bells need new ringers!  If you would like to learn this ancient art & gain a lifelong hobby.  Please contact Pete/Anne Tuppen 020 8874 1268 email ptuppen@tiscali.co.uk

• Faith Forum “For the Bible tells me so”, the search for an Inclusive God.  Weds 12th, 19th & 26th Nov, 3rd & 10th Dec from 8-9.30pm.  Full details of programmes now available.

• ‘Throw The Bible At It’ - over four sessions in November, this course, led by Nick Biddle at All Saints', will try to begin to answer the awkward questions you hope your friends will never ask.  Please see the handout for more information & details of how to book a place.

• Christmas Fair - on Saturday, 29th November between 10.30am-2.00pm, the Parish of Putney will be hosting their annual Christmas Fair in St. Mary’s Church by Putney Bridge. There will be something for everyone to enjoy from quality gift stalls including jewellery, Christmas decorations and homemade chocolates. Not forgetting a few old favourites like tombolas, Christmas plant stall, cake stalls and our famous raffle.  There will be plenty to occupy the children with face painting, lucky dip and lots of children’s games and the opportunity to send a letter to Santa as well as to meet him !

  Listen to our carol singers whilst you enjoy a hot dog or tasty hamburger for lunch, or a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie !

  All welcome. Free Admission. Proceeds raised will go to the local Roehampton based charity Newpin Family Action, which works with families of children under 5 who are parenting in difficult circumstances. 

• Sun 7 Dec - The Queen’s Six - gentlemen of the Choir of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle - will sing Choral Evensong at All Saints’ followed by some light pieces of music - with retiring collection

• New Contemplative Prayer Group From Thurs 25th Sep until 11th Dec, a new prayer group at St Mary’s contact Ben Brown, details are available at back of church.

• Communion before Confirmation for children 8yrs+ The course dates will be Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January and the Admission Service on Sunday 1st February at St Mary’s 4pm.  Details will be available shortly.

• Home Study  Group - Newcomers are most welcome to come and join our friendly and relaxed Bible study, discussion and prayer group. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. Phone Rosie Taylor-Davies (020) 8785 9257 or Iain Cox (020) 8789-8690. We will happily arrange transport for anyone who needs it.

for more information on the PUTNEY DEBATES click here

Putney Debates 1647 Exhibition.
This is a permanent exhibition in St Mary's Church, Putney (by Putney Bridge).
Opening hours:-
Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 4pm

You are advised to telephone 020 8788 4414 before visiting for the weekly update of church use during the week as there may be extra services, school or community events during which the exhibition will not be available for visitors.

During term time the church (Cromwell room annex) is used by pre-school groups on week day mornings, causing some additional back ground noise.
On Wednesdays each week there is a lunchtime (12:00 noon - 1pm) service of Holy Communion.

• e-newsletter - As well as the Parish website there is an e-newsletter produced once a month which also gives all the information about what's going on in the parish. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please send your e-mail address to:- subscribe@parishofputney.co.uk

• Brewer Building Hall & Rooms are available for hire—meetings, receptions, childrens parties etc.  Please contact Rob Dickinson for availability and prices.  0208 394 6063 bookings.admin@parishofputney.co.uk
  Catering by Sally @ St Mary’s  0208 246 6859 stmaryscoffee@btconnect.com

• NEWPIN accepts donations of used toys and clothes for children and adults.  Please contact Kendall Jeynes by email on kendalljnyc@yahoo.com.

• Pastoral Care at All Saints’ Church - every Sunday members of the Pastoral Care Team will be in church after the 10.30 am service (wearing badges with smiley faces!). Feel free to talk to them if you (or someone you know) are in need of some support or practical help, going into hospital, or simply want to have a chat over coffee. They will also be greeting newcomers and offering   information about what the church can offer from a pastoral perspective. For more information, contact Clemancy Gordon-Martin  (020 8789 7798)

• The Putney Senior Social Group for the over 60s continues every Monday from 10.00 am - 11.30 am at All Saints’ Church.  If you have any friends or neighbours you think would be interested, please take one of the  leaflets at the back of church.  For more details call 07964 593 879 (weekday mornings only)

• SINGING AT ST MARY’S - Ever considered joining the choir at St Mary’s? We’re looking for as many people as possible to become involved in the musical life of the church. St Mary’s Choir meets every Tuesday from 8pm – 9pm; why not come and join us? You do not need to have had any experience of singing in a choir before, although an ability to read music would be helpful. We will be singing a wide variety of music in the coming months, both old and new, and contributing to a variety of Morning Eucharist and Caritas services. If you are interested please drop Mark Laflin an email or leave a note in his pigeon hole in the church office.
  mark.laflin@gmail.com 07740 766333
  

• Sally @ St Mary’s — ‘An eclectic vision of the church and the community’
  The new café at St Mary’s is open 7days a week Selling delicious homemade food and coffee. Weekend BBQ’s from September. Please come and try them out. 020 8246 6859 (Many of you will know Sally and Warren - previously at LooLoos in Leaders Garden)

Newcomers are constantly moving in and we try to get to know them as quickly as possible and make them feel at home among friends.

If you are new to the parish and would like to be contacted, please write you name, address, postcode and telephone number down on a piece of paper and pass to a church warden / sidesperson / member of the clergy (check out the Who's Who page for assistance!). Please also include the names and date of birth of any children you have under the age of 18 years old. We look forward to meeting you!

We rely heavily on the generosity of the congregation for the financial support for the church. If you would like to donate, please use one of the following forms and return to Richard Holman c/o the Parish Office:

• Standing Order Form - a form to enable you to set up a monthly payment from your bank to the church.
• Combined Standing Order Form and Gift Aid Declaration - as above, but will allow the church to treat all donations as gift aid, meaning that the church can reclaim tax from the government.
• Gift Aid Declaration with notes - should be completed to accompany any one off payment to enable the church to reclaim any tax from the government.