What’s On
For information on our regular services, please visit: Our Services
Little Cannonballs Holiday Club
Sign up to join us for our October half-term holiday club. Each week we will have a different theme, using arts, crafts and history to create fun and educational activities.
The sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 twice per week during school holidays, and will include a meal for every child and adult attending.
Week 1
Monday 20th October
Wednesday 22nd October
Week 2
Monday 27th October
Wednesday 29th October
SIGN UP HERE: https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/events/e3shrycc
Autumn Floristry Workshop
Make a sustainable Autumn bowl arrangement with Chosen View Floristry.
Hard Hat Tour
St Mary Magdalene is a Grade One listed church dating back to the 12th century. It is a nationally significant building which is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Grants of £3,064,126 from National Lottery players through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, support from Historic England, the Church of England, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will enable vital repairs to be made to the Church, removing it from the Heritage at Risk Register, breathing new life into the visitor experience, and saving the building for future generations.
Join us for a tour of the building, and see St Mary's up close, as you have never seen it before. Enjoy a fascinating tour, and follow along with the progress on this amazing project.
Booking is essential, and spaces on these tours are limited. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1083006103409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note, a level of personal fitness is essential for this tour, as it will involve climbing scaffolding. This tour is not suitable for those with mobility impairments or those who suffer vertigo or a fear of heights. If you are unsure, please get in contact with us at heritage@stmnewark.org
Volunteer Open Morning
As we move ever closer to the reopening of St Mary's, we're looking to recruit a team of Church Stewards and Tour Guides to help us with our reawakening!
Whether you've previously volunteered with us or are brand new to the idea, you are very welcome to attend one of our open mornings to learn more, familiarise yourself with the new spaces, and meet the team. Even if you've been a steward or guide for many years, you are most welcome to come along to hear about our plans and what's been going on behind the scenes while church has been closed.
There's no commitment at this stage, so if you're curious about getting involved, we'd love to see you there!
The session on Saturday, 25th October will take place10.30 am - 12.30 pm at St Mary Magdalene, Newark (use vestry office entrance).
The morning will include a welcome and introduction from our Heritage Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, information about the new heritage displays and history tours, and a short workshop focussed on visitor experience. We'll then have some refreshments (hot drinks and biscuits) with a chance to chat, get to know each other and ask questions.
To allow us to accurately gauge numbers and refreshments, it would be much appreciated if you could fill out this booking form to let us know that you are coming. Both sessions are the same, so you only need to book onto one of them!
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact chrissie.vanmierlo@stmnewark.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Little Cannonballs Holiday Club
Sign up to join us for our October half-term holiday club. Each week we will have a different theme, using arts, crafts and history to create fun and educational activities.
The sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 twice per week during school holidays, and will include a meal for every child and adult attending.
Week 1
Monday 20th October
Wednesday 22nd October
Week 2
Monday 27th October
Wednesday 29th October
SIGN UP HERE: https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/events/e3shrycc
Little Cannonballs Holiday Club
Sign up to join us for our October half-term holiday club. Each week we will have a different theme, using arts, crafts and history to create fun and educational activities.
The sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 twice per week during school holidays, and will include a meal for every child and adult attending.
Week 1
Monday 20th October
Wednesday 22nd October
Week 2
Monday 27th October
Wednesday 29th October
SIGN UP HERE: https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/events/e3shrycc
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Nottinghamshire Stories of Faith and Courage
A special talk from well-known historian Adrian Gray to mark the publication of ‘Restless Souls, Global Footprints’
Adrian Gray will give an illustrated talk covering some key topics including great Church leaders from Notts, the anti-slavery and missionary movements, Christians and social reform…and more.
Copies of ‘Restless Souls, Global Footprints’ will be available at a special discount price.
You can also purchase the previous book, ‘Restless Souls, Pilgrim Roots’, if you have missed it!
Chorister Concert
Our choristers, with assistance from our Magnus Scholars, offer a free concert, showcasing a variety of their musical talents.
Proceeds will go towards their Choir Tour to Belgium in 2026.
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Medieval Stained Glass Workshop
Join this fun, family-friendly workshop to make your own art piece to take away with you- all inspired by the beautiful Medieval stained glass of St Mary Magdalene.
Learn about how Medieval stained glass was made, what designs and colours were favoured, and where it was commonly used hundreds of years ago, before creating your own piece of art to take home.
This workshop does not use real glass.
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
The Impact of Climate Change on Historic Buildings
The Impact of Climate Change on Historic Buildings
Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX
Wednesday 26th November 2025
19:00-20:30
Charlie Slade has worked to conserve the fabric of historic buildings in
the UK for the last 30 years, and will give an introduction to the
effect of the UK weather and climate on buildings, and whether this has
changed in more recent years, what steps are being taken to remedy this,
and what can be done in the future to safeguard our historic buildings.
Using photographs of work carried out across the Midlands on timber
framed, stone and brick properties to illustrate his talk, and with
examples of where to look for guidance from national organisations such
as Historic England for further information.
Hard Hat Tour
St Mary Magdalene is a Grade One listed church dating back to the 12th century. It is a nationally significant building which is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Grants of £3,064,126 from National Lottery players through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, support from Historic England, the Church of England, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will enable vital repairs to be made to the Church, removing it from the Heritage at Risk Register, breathing new life into the visitor experience, and saving the building for future generations.
Join us for a tour of the building, and see St Mary's up close, as you have never seen it before. Enjoy a fascinating tour, and follow along with the progress on this amazing project.
Booking is essential, and spaces on these tours are limited. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1083006103409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note, a level of personal fitness is essential for this tour, as it will involve climbing scaffolding. This tour is not suitable for those with mobility impairments or those who suffer vertigo or a fear of heights. If you are unsure, please get in contact with us at heritage@stmnewark.org
Festive Clay Workshop
Escape the Christmas hustle and bustle, and come along to a relaxing clay workshop.
Artist, Clare Taylor, will guide you through the pleasing process of creating your very own ceramic decorations to treasure.
Price includes:
Refreshments upon arrival.
One bisque firing which transforms the clay into ceramics and delivery back to St Mary Magdalene church for you to collect.
A total of 8 decorations will be created (4x large and 4x small).
A Victorian Christmas
We hope you can join us in our newly refurbished church for Victorian crafts and seasonal refreshments!
Little Cannonballs Holiday Club
Sign up to join us for our October half-term holiday club. Each week we will have a different theme, using arts, crafts and history to create fun and educational activities.
The sessions will run from 10:30-12:30 twice per week during school holidays, and will include a meal for every child and adult attending.
Week 1
Monday 20th October
Wednesday 22nd October
Week 2
Monday 27th October
Wednesday 29th October
SIGN UP HERE: https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/events/e3shrycc
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Volunteer Open Morning
As we move ever closer to the reopening of St Mary's, we're looking to recruit a team of Church Stewards and Tour Guides to help us with our reawakening!
Whether you've previously volunteered with us or are brand new to the idea, you are very welcome to attend one of our open mornings to learn more, familiarise yourself with the new spaces, and meet the team. Even if you've been a steward or guide for many years, you are most welcome to come along to hear about our plans and what's been going on behind the scenes while church has been closed.
There's no commitment at this stage, so if you're curious about getting involved, we'd love to see you there!
The session on Wednesday, 15th October will take place10.30 am - 12.30 pm at St Mary Magdalene, Newark (use vestry office entrance).
The morning will include a welcome and introduction from our Heritage Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, information about the new heritage displays and history tours, and a short workshop focussed on visitor experience. We'll then have some refreshments (hot drinks and biscuits) with a chance to chat, get to know each other and ask questions.
To allow us to accurately gauge numbers and refreshments, it would be much appreciated if you could fill out this booking form to let us know that you are coming. Both sessions are the same, so you only need to book onto one of them!
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact chrissie.vanmierlo@stmnewark.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Hard Hat Tour
St Mary Magdalene is a Grade One listed church dating back to the 12th century. It is a nationally significant building which is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Grants of £3,064,126 from National Lottery players through The National Lottery Heritage Fund, support from Historic England, the Church of England, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will enable vital repairs to be made to the Church, removing it from the Heritage at Risk Register, breathing new life into the visitor experience, and saving the building for future generations.
Join us for a tour of the building, and see St Mary's up close, as you have never seen it before. Enjoy a fascinating tour, and follow along with the progress on this amazing project.
Booking is essential, and spaces on these tours are limited. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1083006103409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note, a level of personal fitness is essential for this tour, as it will involve climbing scaffolding. This tour is not suitable for those with mobility impairments or those who suffer vertigo or a fear of heights. If you are unsure, please get in contact with us at heritage@stmnewark.org
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Pipe Dreams: Discover the Organ
Visit: www.stmnewark.org/pipe-dreams for more information
Play
Bring along your favourite pieces to try on the organ - or even make one up! Discover the keyboard you play with your feet. You will be guided by an established organist to help you pull out all the stops.
14:00 - 15:00 • Under 18s | 15:15 - 16:15 • 18s and over
Free admission, booking required.
Booking required: https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/events/wpe513ol
Hear
A fun, family-friendly organ concert including Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor as you’ve never heard it before! Tea and cakes to follow.
17:00-18:00
£10 admission, children free with adults, booking required.
Booking Required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1476231882299?aff=oddtdtcreator
Heritage Open Days: The Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene, A Sustainable Regeneration Project
St Mary Magdalene in Newark is a Grade 1 listed church with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The church is currently on the Heritage at Risk Register, and 'The Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene' is a project which aims to make vital repairs to the church to secure its future, while also opening up the building to the community for a variety of events and activities. Discover some of the fascinating past of St Mary's, and find out what the future holds for this nationally important building.
Tickets
Tickets can be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1333724549029?aff=oddtdtcreator
Heritage Open Days: The Timber Framed Buildings of Nottinghamshire
While St Mary’s is closed for conservation works, we have been considering our place in historic Newark, and taking a closer look at the buildings that surround us. This year, we invite you to an illustrated talk by Jason Mordan of Notts County Council based on the 2005 publication of the same title. Nottinghamshire has a wealth and wide variety of oak ‘Timber-frame buildings’ including a cluster of fascinating examples in Newark. This talk will examine the tree-ring dating of many of these and explore their interesting aspects.
Tickets
Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-the-timber-framed-buildings-of-nottinghamshire-tickets-1291436353899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Poppy Making Workshop
Help us prepare for Remembrance Day, and make poppies from recycled materials.
All the poppies produced will be used on Remembrance Sunday, and during our next Flower Festival!
All abilities and ages welcome!
Poppy Making Workshop
Help us prepare for Remembrance Day, and make poppies from recycled materials.
All the poppies produced will be used on Remembrance Sunday, and during our next Flower Festival!
All abilities and ages welcome!
FUEL Roadtrip
We’re going on a trip to gather in Nottingham, with youth from FUEL groups across the County - to encounter God, through Worship, Prayer and a message.
Coach from Magnus Academy (main car park)
Leave at 6.00pm
Returning at 9.45pm
Coach Permission:
https://stmarymagdalenewithstleonard.churchsuite.com/-/forms/twl4vwd1
Event Sign-up:
https://trinitychurchnottingham.churchsuite.com/events/nh4rilom
Awaken Worship Night
Awaken Worship Nights - come just as you are, for an hour of stripped back worship and waiting on God - doors open 7:45pm.
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (@ St Mary Magdalene - 2nd Sunday of the month only)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
11:00- Contemporary Worship (@ Mount C of E Primary School)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s)
17:00- Choral Evensong (@ Hope Community Methodist Church)
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (2nd Sunday of the month only) (St Mary Magdalene, NG24 1JS)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX
11:00- Contemporary Worship (Mount C of E Primary School, NG24 1EW)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s Church)
17:00- Choral Evensong (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX)
Holy Communion
Join us at Hope Community Methodist Church on Barnby Gate for our mid-week Holy Communion.
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (2nd Sunday of the month only) (St Mary Magdalene, NG24 1JS)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX
11:00- Contemporary Worship (Mount C of E Primary School, NG24 1EW)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s Church)
17:00- Choral Evensong (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX)
Holy Communion
Join us at Hope Community Methodist Church on Barnby Gate for our mid-week Holy Communion.
Sunday Services
8:00- Holy Communion (2nd Sunday of the month only) (St Mary Magdalene, NG24 1JS)
9:00- Sung Eucharist (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX
11:00- Contemporary Worship (Mount C of E Primary School, NG24 1EW)
11:00- Holy Communion OR Service of the Word (St Leonard’s Church)
17:00- Choral Evensong (Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, NG24 1PX)