St Mary's, Woodditton

Woodditton is an ancient village, first mentioned in an instrument of King Canute, and in Domesday Book. The present church has been a feature of the village for over 500 years. Parts of the north aisle are 14th century. The church was vandalised by Cromwell’s men, but thankfully not razed. Notable features include a beautiful brass and a unique ‘dripping pan’ gravestone.

The bells were restored in 1984, having been silent for 28 years. They are now rung for practice on Tuesday evenings and at weddings and services by a very enthusiastic team. A programme of internal reordering of the porch and the tower areas to make space for children’s activities, a kitchen and toilet, is in progress.

Sunday Services
We have a service at St Marys most Sundays including three All Age Praise services at 11.00am on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays which are informal and participative, attract people of all ages, and include contemporary music by the resident band, followed by refreshments. In addition there is a communion service,  at 9.30am on the 2nd Sunday using the Common Worship Church of England service, hymns (with choir) and a sermon.

A midweek Praise and Prayer service – using modern praise songs and space for prayer, is becoming very popular, and happens on 4th Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

                      
A sociable and outward-looking church, St Marys hosts picnics and barbecues in the Summer and holds fundraising events for Open Door, a local charity, and Tearfund. The church is locked during the week but visitors are welcome to borrow a key from a churchwarden.

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