Fellowship
At St. Mary Magdalene we truly enjoy spending time together. We take every opportunity we can to socialize and are delighted to welcome others to join in the fun. We listen, we talk, we catch up, and welcome visitors and new congregants.
Other gatherings like the weekly Bible Study, Women's Magdalena's group, and Men's Prayer Breakfast provide more opportunities to work together and get to know each other a little more.
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast
This is an opportunity for the men of the parish to meet monthly at a local venue to discuss matters pertaining to the church, with occasionally a guest speaker to address local issues, offering a unique opportunity to connect socially with each other in an informal setting.
Magdalenas
The Magdalenas have a long and storied history at STMM and have contributed much to the life of the parish. We are grateful to the ladies of the church who have done so much work over the years to support events, fundraisers and the general life of our church. Today it is a very relevant group that gathers in friendship and fellowship to provide support for specific church events and for outreach. Meetings are held monthly in the parish hall. The Magdalenas support organizations such as Alternatives for Women, the ROC Youth Centre, Advent Gift Programme for Seniors, and other local initiatives.
Coffee Time
Following the Sunday services, a time a fellowship over coffee and treats has become a much enjoyed tradition at STMM.
Bible Study:
Most Wednesday mornings (except in the summer), a group gathers for study at the back of the church. We start to gather at 10:45, and get under way at 11:00. The format varies, and often includes a video series during the season of Lent. During the rest of the year we look at the scripture readings that will be read in church the following Sunday; this provides a great opportunity to ask questions about the scriptures that may not be addressed in the
Sunday sermon. All of our study gatherings aim to discuss difficult questions rather than
easy answers. We reckon there are no silly questions, and all views are respected as we
explore Christian faith together.
