High Street, Boston Spa
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
St. Mary’s Church, Boston Spa
The Parish Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Boston Spa Mary’s home page
From the Rev. Peter E Bristow,
Vicar, Rural Dean of New Ainsty
I am delighted to welcome you to the web site of the Church of England parish of St. Mary’s. Boston Spa is a large Georgian village on the river Wharfe, close to the A1 immediately south of Wetherby, and just within the metropolitan area of Leeds. The parish is part of an informal grouping of five parishes in the Diocese of York, known as the Lower Wharfe Group. St. Mary’s is the largest of the five parishes and is especially known for the warmth of its welcome. Through its varied Sunday and weekday worship and large range of ministries and community activities and links it seeks to provide a firm spiritual foundation in the Christian faith. We have our own church school and a number of organizations for our younger members. In addition to this site we produce a weekly newsletter and a monthly magazine.
In “Resources” you can download the latest York Diocesan News and our Church Magazine, also Acrobat Reader and other handy utilities. Find links to the websites of other local churches, schools, the Diocese, and much more.
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How to find us
St. Mary’s Church is situated on the High Street
at the western end of the shopping centre,
approximately one mile from the A1 trunk road
Contact us
Administration Office
St. Mary’s Church
High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby
West Yorkshire LS23 6DR
Office hours (temporary):
Monday-Friday, 12.00 - 1.00pm (from 8th May)
Telephone: 01937 844402
E-mail: (Click for link)
Vicar: The Revd. Peter E Bristow
Telephone: 01937 842454
E-mail: Click for link
Contact the Webmaster E-mail: (Click for link)
Contact the Magazine Editor E-mail: (Click for link)
Updates and Additions
* LW News and Events update 26/07/08
* LW Group latest newsletter 26/07/08
* July Parish Magazine archived 23/07/08
* Family Fun Day photo gallery 21/07/08
* New Choir Diary June-Sept. 24/06/08
* Resources: Add YDN July 08 23/06/08
* Choir Hymns May-Aug update 17/05/07
Latest News
And Events in Brief
24 HOUR BIBLE MARATHON by Holy Mackerel and X-odus for the Organ Restoration Appeal.
Commences during the 10.00am service on Saturday 2nd August and finishes during the
All Age Holiday Club service on Sunday morning. A few more readers are still needed
(adults also welcome) mainly on Saturday afternoon. Sponsorship forms are available
from Victoria (01937 844591 (mobile 07966 015229, or e-mail: Victoria.etherington@gmail.com
Help would also be appreciated on Sunday to make St. Mary’s Room ready for coffee.
Can’t wait for the Bible Marathon? follow the link below to visit The Brick Testament,
a unique site that tells more than 300 stories from the Bible, illustrating them
with Lego characters. Click on the image for more.

Sunday 27th July [10th Sunday after Trinity]
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am All Age Worship with Eucharist to celebrate Holiday Club which starts tomorrow.
6.00pm Night Prayer
Monday 28th July
9.30pm “Pyramid Rock” Holiday Club for 5-11 year olds. This year we tell the
story of Joseph in a week of games, crafts and activities. Until 12.00 noon each
day.
3.30pm Christian Meditation Group
Tuesday 29th July
9.30am Holiday Club.
Wednesday 30th July
9.30am Holiday Club
Thursday 31st July
9.30am Holiday Club
7.00pm Bible study and reflection at 5 Hall Close, Boston Spa.
Friday 1st August
9.30am Holiday Club.
Saturday 2nd August
10.00am Holy Communion. The Bible Marathon commences during this service.
Sunday 3rd August [11th Sunday after Trinity]
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Worship marking the end of Holiday Club. The Bible Marathon also
concludes during this service.
6.00pm Night Prayer
Family Fun Day
Sunday 20th July.
“A most enjoyable day” and “burgers to die for” were two quotes heard at this annual
event, which was greatly enjoyed by all. Click on the picture to see the complete
photo gallery.