Harvest Festival
2025
An opportunity to share all the good things God has produced for us.
At St. Mary's Church
Our Services
FAMILY HARVEST SERVICE
- Sunday 5th October – 9.30am in church
Bring non-perishable food/goods (including cereals, UHT milk, nuts, tinned fish and meat, or nappies, shampoo etc which have been requested by the local food bank) as a gift of thanksgiving.
SCHOOL HARVEST FESTIVAL
- Tuesday 7th October - 9.30am in church (TBC)
The children will bring their gifts.
RUSSETTINGS HARVEST SERVICE
- Wednesday 8th October - 3pm at Russettings
St. Marys will lead a service and singing with the Russettings community.
Food donations are given to local community and food banks.
BARN DANCE
Saturday 11th October - See the events page for information
Diocese Appeal - Friends of the Holy Land
Collections from the Harvest Services will go to this appeal - we are hoping our church can raise £500
As Chair of the Diocesan Overseas Committee, Bishop Ruth is encouraging every parish and school in the diocese to have a collection at their Harvest Festival service and donate the funds through our Harvest Appeal page.
Message From Bishop Ruth:
"In the harvest season we recognise the beauty of God’s creation, and His goodness as the provider and sustainer of life. As we give thanks for the blessings we so easily take for granted, we are called to respond by giving generously and sacrificially to those in need."