St Mary, Pinchbeck

in the Glen Group of Parishes

St Mary’s welcomes everyone, people from the village and visitors, as we seek to continue the Christian witness of generations in this parish. We have joined with the parishes of St Bartholomew, West Pinchbeck and St Laurence, Surfleet to form The Glen Group.

The Glen Group is situated just to the north of Spalding, the administrative centre for the South Holland region of South Lincolnshire, an area of agriculture and horticulture in the Fenland, particularly noted for its production of vegetables and flowers.

St Mary’s Church is a fine Medieval building which is still prominent in the landscape. It has a wide and uncluttered nave based around mid 12^th century arches, and topped with a very fine 15^th century single hammer beam roof supported by large gilded angels, which carry the heraldic escutcheons of the Pinchbeck family. The chancel is a good example of the work of the Victorian restorer, Herbert Butterfield. St Bartholomew, West Pinchbeck, was built as a mission church to the remoter parts of the parish by the Rev West Wayet, the vicar in 1850.

One of the highlights of the year is the annual Flower Festival, held on the first weekend in May and running in conjunction with the Spalding Flower Parade. The fine medieval church is fully decorated with floral displays and welcomes many visitors from near and far. Catering facilities are open to the public.

Services

The worship in St Mary’s aims to be inclusive and to cater for people of all traditions. Common Worship is used for all Eucharistic services except those shown. Our music is led by a small robed choir and the organ. The pattern of services if focused around the main Sunday service at 10.45 a.m. For the details for the week please click on the Weekly Pew Sheet.

Staff

Vicar Rev Murray Harvey, B.A.(Hons)(Univ.Qld)., B.Th.(St Francis), D.H.Sc (Deakin Univ)

Lay Readers Lesley Pemberton, B.A., M.Phil., and Michael Pemberton, B.A.

Local Ministry Team Edna Brooks, Graham Brooks, Lesley Pemberton, Colin Smith, Pat Smith

Church Wardens Roy Withyman, Aileen Workman

PCC Officers

Secretary Sheila Dance

Treasurer David Lunn

Organisations and Activities

The church enjoys excellent links with the local Church of England Primary School, Pinchbeck East School (Headteacher: Miss Valerie Palmer).

Web site: www.pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk

Email: enquiries@pinchbeckeast.lincs.sch.uk

There is a regular Sunday School, to which all children are welcome. There is also a monthly social evening for teenagers. The church is also linked to the local branches of the Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies, Beavers and Rainbows.

There is an Intercessions group that meets every Tuesday. A bible study group meets periodically through the year.

The church runs a popular monthly magazine for church and community called the Pinchbeck Chimes (Editor: Lesley Pemberton).

In addition there are a number of groups that organise social activities, including an active branch of the Mothers Union (Enrolling member: Janet Bettinson), and Bellringers. There is a monthly pram and toddler service.

Enquiries about Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals should be made to the Vicar.