A violin and piano recital with music by Gerald Finzi, Edward Elgar and local composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad.  The Violin Sonata of anniversary composer Arthur Bliss also features and we celebrate the 70th birthday of Ian Venables with a performance of his Three Pieces.

Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

SWEDISH PILGRIMAGE WALK A Reflective Journey Through Stopsley  
Organised by: St Mary's, St Thomas’, St Anne's & St Christopher's, Luton.

Saturday, 5th July 2025 • 2:00 PM 

Join us for a unique 4km reflective walk inspired by Swedish pilgrimage traditions, beginning in Stopsley. 

Following a wonderful pilgrimage experience at Vadstena Pilgrim Centre in Sweden, Mike Jones, David Alexander, Anne Crosby & Joseph Adewale invite you to discover the art of walking meditation and meaningful conversation closer to home. 

What to Expect: 

• A gentle 4km walk through Stopsley 

• Opportunities for quiet reflection and sharing 

• Reflecting on what the seven key words of pilgrimage: freedom, simplicity, silence, peace of mind, slowness, spirituality, and sharing have to say to each of us  

• Fellowship with others on the journey 

Who Can Join: Aimed at adults, this walk is also suitable for families with children aged 12 and above. 

When & Where: Starting at 2:00 PM in Stopsley. The starting point is in the car park of Stopsley Baptist Church. Parking is free.  

Come as you are – no special equipment needed, just comfortable walking shoes and an open heart. 

"The pilgrim walks not just with their feet, but with their soul" 

For more information, contact:  David Alexander, Mike Jones, Anne Crosby, Joseph Adewale 

Pax et bonum (Peace and goodness) 

We are doing the gourmet menu, which is around £16 per person.
Drinks and poppadoms are in addition to this. 

Please sign up by Sunday 29th June if you are coming - we need to book numbers. 

An evening of delightful music for four hands at one piano.  Alongside Ravels’ Mother Goose Suite, the programme includes Pieces in the Shape of a Pear by another of our anniversary composers Erik Satie.  With Mozart, Bizet and Mel Bonis this will be a most entertaining concert of piano duets. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

History Knights presents ‘The Great Tournaments of Medieval England’.
Free family-friendly fun.
With talk and interactive activities celebrating how Kings, Queens and Knights gathered locally for England’s greatest jousts.

Activities from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Talk starting at 10.30 a.m.

Featuring renowned author and expert on the Dunstable Tournaments, John Buckledee.

An evening of exquisite choral music, conducted by Rufus Frowde and accompanied by organist Richard Hills.  Flights of Angels will include ethereal music by Jonathan Dove, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Christos Hatzis and Eric Whitacre.  BirdSongs by local composer Richard Sisson completes the programme. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

From day to night – a concert of pieces inviting the listener on a 24 hour musical journey.  Five virtuoso musicians, on baroque and classical violin, viola d’amore, recorders, viola da gamba, theorbo and baroque guitar, offer a programme of Morley, Marais, Telemann, Purcell and Vivaldi. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

Join us for the Men's Breakfast!
Saturday 17th May, 8:30 am at CJ's Cafe in Bushmead.

It is usually a great time of fellowship and good food. 

£10 pp - PAY ON THE DAY

Tobie Medland (violin), Shirley Smart (cello) and Ben Smith (piano) present a programme showcasing the skills of improvisation.  Their repertoire of classical, jazz and world music traditions also includes standard performances of trios by Mendelssohn and Shostakovich.

Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

The internationally celebrated Sacconi quartet combine with Simon Callaghan in two great chamber works for piano and strings.  They play the Franck Quintet and in celebration of this year’s anniversaries they also perform the Piano Quartet by Arthur Bliss and Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

Please join us for our Sunday Celebration service.

*PLEASE NOTE: The time service starts at 10am.

Join us at dawn on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. There is a short service and free Bacon Butties for anyone who attends.

*PLEASE NOTE This service IS AT 5.30am! (Not 6.30am like our publicity says)

Following the planting of the cross, there will be a service a reflective one hour service followed by a 15 minute presentation from the children.

We will be doing a special Good Friday Activity for children! We will have a time of worship, short lesson about Good Friday, fun, crafts, games, and cookie decorating! We hope to see you there!

Children under seven years old must be accompanied by adults, all ages welcomed!

Tea and Coffee will be provided for parents/caregivers & volunteers.

Registration Required!

Starting at Central Baptist Church (Park Street) for hot cross buns, join us for our Good Friday Walk of Witness. We carry the cross from Central Baptist to the town hall where there will be a devotion led by the New Testament Church of God. We will then carry the cross to St Mary’s churchyard where there will be another short service outdoors and the cross raised in the churchyard where it will remain until Pentecost.

We will get together on Maundy Thursday to eat together and have a service of footwashing.

Thursday 17 April, 6 pm in the church hall

Food will be provided (it is NOT a bring and share meal on this occasion). A donation towards the food will be appreciated on the night.

It is essential that you book a place for everyone in your family who is coming - places are limited.
Please also let us know what your dietary restrictions are.

Experience element of how Christians in the UK celebrate Easter.

During Welcome Wednesday*

This programme for violin and piano will feature a new work by much admired local composer James Wilson, My Love is Sleeping.  The players also perform César Franck’s passionate Romantic sonata alongside anniversary works by Maurice Ravel who was born 150 years ago. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

Barzil is running the Brighton Marathon in order to raise money for St. Mary’s Church.

To see more and donate, please, visit his Just Giving page by clicking the button below.

A programme tracing the connections between Vaughan Williams and the folk tradition that so inspired him.  Eight superb musicians offer traditional songs alongside art music for string quartet, including the Phantasy Quintet and Five Variants on Dives and Lazarus.  Dance students from Luton Sixth Form College will also perform. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

The acclaimed Piatti Quartet are joined in Shostakovich’s epic Piano Quintet by rising British star Thomas Luke.  Shostakovich died in 1975 and is one of our featured anniversary composers this year.  The programme also includes Barber’s haunting Adagio and the lyrical Mendelssohn Quartet in A minor. - Richard Sisson (Chair of Luton Music)

Wednesday 12th March 1.30pm

Peter Bussereau violin Jacqueline Phillips cello

Mozart Duo in G, Schindler's List by John Williams

with music by Kodaly and Gliere

Retiring Collection, Complimentary post-concert tea and biscuits.

Join the St Mary's Church men's group for a delicious curry evening!

Date: Tuesday, 25th February Time: 7:00 PM Location: Red Chilli, Wellington Street

A chance to get together as men, have a banter and enjoy good food.
Please SIGN UP so we know how many people to book for.

For more information, please see Clive.

Everyone welcome - pay on the day.

Tuesdays are Banquet nights, so 1 starter, 1 main course, 1 side dish, 1 pilau rice / naan and coffe is £15 (plus drinks / poppadoms)

Please Click Here for the menu

Wednesday 19th February 1.30pm

Peter Bussereau violin Yukiko Usedo piano

Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending

Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro, Richard Strauss Sonata

Retiring Collection, Complimentary post-concert tea and biscuits.

Join us in prayer for the life of our church. What is Jesus saying to us for 2025?

‘… And Jesus Himself Draw Near.’ - Luke 24:15

TODAY’s Prayers is a video of Anne leading prayers that can be watched whenever you like.

For more information, please email ulrikehunt@stmarysluton.org or contact Anne Adams.

Click below for the video.

Join us in prayer for the life of our church. What is Jesus saying to us for 2025?

‘… And Jesus Himself Draw Near.’ - Luke 24:15

TODAY’s Meeting is at the Church with Deeper Impact, Our Youth Bible Study group.

For more information, please email ulrikehunt@stmarysluton.org or contact Anne Adams.

Join us in prayer for the life of our church. What is Jesus saying to us for 2025?

‘… And Jesus Himself Draw Near.’ - Luke 24:15

TODAY’s Meeting is at the Church during Welcome Wednesday.

For more information, please email ulrikehunt@stmarysluton.org or contact Anne Adams.

Join us in prayer for the life of our church. What is Jesus saying to us for 2025?

‘… And Jesus Himself Draw Near.’ - Luke 24:15

TODAY’s Meeting is on Zoom. To get the zoom link please email ulrikehunt@stmarysluton.org or contact Anne Adams.