News & Events

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The Friends of St Mary’s is delighted to be welcoming back the monmouth Big Band following the success of their recent concerts. You are welcome to come and dance or just to sit and listen.

Saturday 18th April, 7.30pm, in St Mary’s Church, Ross-on-Wye.

There’s an advantage to buying your tickets in advance which you can do at https://fosmross.org.uk/big-band.

We wish you a very HAPPY EASTER! All are welcome at our Easter Day services, please see below.

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The 2026 season of free lunchtime concerts – First Wednesdays @ 1 – begins today (Wednesday 1st April). We welcome our friends from Forest Baroque.

Just come to church when you’re ready – bring your lunch if you like. The concert will begin at 1pm and last about 45 minutes. We look forward to seeing you.

This evening, our adult choir will sing choral compline at 7.00pm, as Holy Week grows in momentum. That quiet service will last about 15 minutes.

There are two special services this weekend.

On Saturday 28th March, Round Byrd will sing us through Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday with some of the best music written for the season. This is a service of readings, choral music, hymns and prayers that will last about 45 minutes, Saturday 28th March at 5.00pm.

On Sunday evening we have a short vigil of prayer for peace in the world, with a particular focus on the Middle East. The service begins at 6.00pm and will last about 20 minutes.

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Join Hereford Police Choir, with their speial guests, Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir and Stephen John Davies (West End star) at St Mary’s Church for the annual concert in Ross.

Saturday 25th April, at 7.00pm. You can book tickets (£10 when bought in advance) at https://rossparishes.uk/police-choir-26

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Do you have unwanted LEGO at home? If so we’d love to have it at St Mary’s Church, where we’re hoping to start an after school LEGO Club after Easter.

Anything will do. Please leave any offerings at the back of church (open until 5pm each day).

We hope to bring you news of the sessions very soon.

Join Peter and Marilyn for this talk about their recent trip of a lifetime. In St Mary’s Church on Thursday 19th March at 2.30pm. This is all a part of the fundraising for Ross Spire in Peril.

Curious about faith? Join us for 10 weeks of unpacking the big questions of life, faith and purpose.

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is for anyone who’s curious to explore the big questions of life, faith and meaning. The talks are designed to encourage conversations and explore the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment without pressure or judgement.

We come together to meet new people and explore the christian faith but most importantly a meal!

Please email emily@rossparishes.uk for any dietary requirements

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

Join us in St Mary’s this eveining for a special service at 7.00pm.

You might like to come along to our Lent Course which starts this Sunday at 3.00pm in St Mary’s Hall. The first session will examine different kinds of prayer.

Or join us on Sunday for our usual services, including a Lenten Evensong at 6.00pm.

We look forward to seeing you this Lent.

Join us at St Mary’s on Saturday 7th February when Suzy St Clair returns for another recital.

Programme

1. Alfred Hollins: A Trumpet Minuet.

2. Bach: Prelude & Fugue in B minor BWV 544

3. CHH Parry Chorale Preludes:  Rockingham, Eventide

4. E. Lemare: Andantino in D flat

5. Henry Smart: Postlude in D major

INTERVAL

6. J. Rheinberger, Sonata No 4 – Tempo moderato, Intermezzo, Chromatic Fugue

7. L. Vierne: Carillon de Westminster

There’s a special Eucharist at St Mary’s this evening at 7.00pm to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.

The party continues on Sunday evening when we have a Come, Sing & Sup Epiphany Carol Service. All are welcome to join the special choir when it rehearses at 4.00pm or to come along to the service which starts at 6.00pm. Unfortunately the supper is now fully booked. It will be a great service, featuring Ruth Cartledge (harp) for some of the accompaniments. Full details at https://rossparishes.uk/come-sing

Services on Sunday 21st December, in the Ross Parishes are:

• 8.00am – said communion @ St Mary’s, Ross
• 9.30am – Sung Eucharist bringing the season of Advent to a splendid conclusion – St Mary’s, Ross
• 12.00 Noon – A carol service at Brampton Abbotts Church
• 4.00pm – Nine Lessons & Carols with St Mary’s Choir, by candlelight – St Mary’s Ross
• 4.00pm – Candlelit Carols – Walford Church

For many, this is where Christmas begins. Join us at 4pm on Sunday 21st December in St Mary’s for our most popular Christmas service, all by candlelight.

You can download the order of service to your phone at rossparishes.uk/oos

Before we get too deep into Christmas, here’s a bit of forward planning for you with an opportunity to think of Epiphany and Candlemas in The Ross Parishes. Perhaps you’d like to Come, Sing & Sup with us on Sunday 11th January?

Save the dates!