Get Involved
There's a place for everyone here.
Welcome
There’s a place for you here, whether that’s joining in worship, volunteering your time and gifts, or simply getting to know your local church.
Groups and ministries
Ways to get involved
Allsorts
A women’s discussion group. “Allsorts of topics, for Allsorts of ladies, of Allsorts of ages!”
The Friday Event
A youth club for young people in the area, led by Mary Homer, Lisa Scott and Rachael Williams.
Messy Church
Family-focused activities, sessions combining creativity, worship and food.
Open the Book
Volunteers visit local primary schools to tell Bible stories to children, led by Jill Mansell.
Global Mission
An outreach programme supporting international faith-based work.
Churchwarden roles
Billingsley, Chelmarsh, and one of the two Highley warden posts are currently unfilled. If you would like to help, please get in touch.
Wants and Needs
How you can help right now
Volunteer PCC Secretary
We’re looking for someone to take on this important but very manageable role. The PCC meets only five times a year, and full support and guidance will be given. The job mainly involves taking minutes and helping with simple admin that keeps us connected with the Diocese. If you could help, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Could You Be Our Second Church Warden?
St Mary’s needs another Church Warden to help with the practical running of the church: welcoming people, supporting services, and helping with day-to-day matters. It’s an important role, but very much a shared one, with lots of help from the Rector, PCC, and the current Warden. If you care about the church and want to make a real difference, please consider stepping forward.
Forum Magazine Deliverer (Urgent Help Needed)
We urgently need someone to help deliver just 9 Forum magazines in the Blything Court area each month. It’s a very small round, but it makes a big difference in keeping everyone in the village connected and informed. The delivery is once a month and takes a short time. If you can help, even temporarily, please contact Pat.
Volunteer Needed, Forum Magazine Distribution
We’re looking for someone to take on the monthly delivery of the Forum magazines. The round takes about an hour and a half at the end of each month, and it’s very straightforward. You’ll be shown the route and given all the details you need. Please contact Mandy Homer.
Vacuum Cleaner for the Charity Shop (Urgent Request)
The Charity Shop is in urgent need of a vacuum cleaner, and we’re hoping someone in the community might have a spare one they no longer use.
Photographer Skills for Church Website
We urgently need someone who can volunteer to take photographs for our church website. Good, up-to-date images are essential as we continue improving the site. If you have photography skills, even at a basic level, or know someone who could help, please let Maggie know as soon as possible.
Get in touch
Contact the Parish Office
Margaret Ritchie, Treasurer & Administrator
Phone and opening hours to follow.
Safeguarding
Keeping everyone safe
The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our churches, especially children and vulnerable adults, matters deeply to us. If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact:
Mobile: 07709 989119
Email: safeguarding@stmaryshighley.co.uk
For serious concerns, you can also contact the Diocese of Hereford Safeguarding Adviser, Lisa Anderson (lisa.anderson@hereford.anglican.org), or in an emergency call 999.