Drone shot 2023 by Paul Robbins
St Mary's Church, Purton is a short, pleasant walk out of the village and can be found beside the Manor House.
The beautiful medieval building is open every day from approximately 9 am to dusk for everyone to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere.
Our mission extends throughout the Purton community and beyond, with Church members taking an active part in village life.
We are a part of the Church of England and the Diocese of Bristol, and you are most welcome to join us.
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is of primary importance at St Mary's. All our safeguarding work is underpinned by the Church of England policy on "Promoting a Safer Church". If you have any concerns or would like further information please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Our current SafeguardingPolicy at 28 July 2025 can be found here
St Mary's CE Primary School, Purton
St. Mary's Church have a strong partnership with our local school, St. Mary's CE Primary, Purton. You can visit their website by clicking here or on the image below.
NORMAL SUNDAY SERVICES IN CHURCH
8.00am Service – On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
10.30am Service – Every Sunday (if this is to be livestreamed you will find the link here).
Once a year the 10.30am service will be on Zoom (rather than in the church). This year the date is
TBC The details are here.
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OUR VERSE FOR THE YEAR
OUR PRAYER FOR THE YEAR
St Mary’s Church Purton - Prayer for the Year 2026
| Father, God of all Hope, we give you thanks and praise that you and your promises and your work are the Foundation of our Hope. |
| Lord Jesus, God of all Hope, we give you thanks and praise that you are the Focus of our Hope, through what you did on the Cross on our behalf. |
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Holy Spirit, God of all Hope, we give you thanks and praise that you fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in you for the Fulfilment of our Hope in the present and in the future. We pray that you will be at work in us that we might so overflow with Hope in our Church Family and in our Community that many might find that Hope attractive and compelling, inviting and welcoming, comforting and challenging for the glory of God and in the name of the God of Hope, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen [Based on Romans chapter 15 verse 13] |
