The Parish of St Mary's Becontree

Welcome  We are a lively, family friendly church; seeking to make Jesus known in Becontree and Dagenham. You can find St Mary's on Grafton Road and Hartley Brook on Rosslyn Avenue. Please take time to explore our website and find out more about who we are.

Our normal pattern of services: Sundays 9.30am at St Mary's Morning Prayer (Communion on 2nd Sunday), 10am at Hartley Brook 'Noisy Church' (Rosslyn Avenue RM8 1JP) for families with younger children, 11am at St Mary's Family Worship (Communion on 1st Sunday, All Age Service on 3rd Sunday). Wednesdays 12.30pm at St Mary's Communion Service followed by an informal café.

We renew our personal commitment to God in key areas of discipleship, called the Rule of Life. The areas are Time with God, Service, Witness, Giving, Growing in Faith and Creation Care.  Further information on the Rule of Life can by found by clicking here or on the menu above.  

Notices for this week can be found by clicking here or on the menu above.

If you would like to support the work of our church, please select 'Giving' from the menu above or click here.

Please let us know if there is anyone you would like us to pray for or who has practical needs at this time, which we will do our best to meet. Please contact 0208 592 2822 or email church@stmarysbecontree.org.uk 

Please feel free to contact us  through our Contact Us page.

With every blessing

Rev. Katie Miller

Our parish of Becontree: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults, and victims of domestic abuse. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding.

Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Emilia Tejuoso, at church or by email: safeguarding@stmarysbecontree.org.uk or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Amanda Knight, on 01245 294477 or by email aknight@chelmsford.anglican.org 

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.