About Us
We are a community made up of people of different ages and backgrounds, who are together seeking to learn more about God and express our Christian faith in worship and action.
Our vision is to be a church "Growing in Faith, Sharing Christ's Love". We seek to:
- Glorify God in all aspects of our lives
- Develop our faith through prayer, bible study and service.
- Be a church that is welcoming, caring and hospitable to all.
- Serve the community.
- Use our varied gifts and talents.
- Enable children and young people to play a full part in our worship, mission and ministry.
- Make effective use of our money and buildings.
Ministry and Worship
Our ministry is led by a vicar, an honorary curate and readers, and trainee ordinand and reader (click Blog to read more). There is also a director of music, parish office staff, churchwardens and a Parish Church Council (PCC). Names and roles of those with formal responsibilities are listed on the diocesan Church Information page for St Mary's.
We have an active children's ministry, with Junior Church and crèche meeting during the 10 am Communion services, and an All Age service with Parade once a month.
Music plays an important part in the life of St Mary's. Our choir helps lead the worship at most main services, with instrumentalists participating from time to time. Our evening services often have a more reflective or informal style. For more details click on Services >
We have a high degree of lay involvement in services. People from the congregation read the lessons and pray, whilst our readers often lead services and preach.
We have groups organised to nurture all sections of the church community - for details click on Groups > There is active pastoral care for those in difficulty or special need.
We seek to share our faith through our involvement in the wider local community - for details click on Community > The welcome given to everyone has led many to grow into faith.
A Church for All
At St Mary's and St Luke's we believe that the church exists for everyone. God cares for every aspect of our lives, and the Bible tells us about the great love he has shown us. He invites us to turn to him with our thanks and bring him our worries and concerns.
Prayer: People sometimes find it helpful to ask others to pray for them. If so, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
The Christian Faith: We run groups and courses, for example the Christianity Explored course, to help people to find out more about the Christian faith and how to live our lives well in today's world.
Baptism: If you are thinking about baptism for yourself or your children, and live in the area covered by the parish, do get in touch to find out more.
Weddings: If you live within the parish or are on the electoral roll of the parish you can be married here. Please contact the vicar to arrange an appointment to discuss this.
Funerals: If your relative lived within the parish and you would like a church service, do contact us and tell your funeral director. Our clergy can also take a service at a crematorium or cemetery.
Wider Church and World: We support several national and international Christian groups both in prayer and financially, including:
ALMA , Bible Society, Children's Society, Christian Aid, Church Army, Church Urban Fund, CMS, CPAS, Crisis, Leprosy Mission, Mission to Seafarers and Mildmay
Click Charity Links for more about these charities>
St Mary's is also a Fairtrade Church.
Find out more on the Fairtrade website >>
Photographs on this page courtesy of Denise Toye - www.brilliantimages.co.uk
- St Mary’s Parish Office
- Osterley Rd
- Isleworth
- Middlesex
- TW7 4PW
020 8569 7312 (Parish Office)