Welcome to St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
Saint Mary Magdalene Church, Enfield, is a Church of England, Anglican Church serving the area from Enfield Chase to Chase Farm Hospital.
Find a warm welcome in the parish of Enfield Chase. Standing floodlit at the top of Windmill Hill, Enfield, St Mary Magdalene offers prayer and care at the heart of our community and has been a source of spiritual inspiration for worshippers and others in the local community for more than 135 years.
Our address is: Windmill Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 7AJ. Please click for a map.
Regular Weekly Events
| Day | Time | Event | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8:00 am | Holy Communion | ||
| 10:00 am | Eucharist (Second Sunday in month Family Service) | |||
| 6:30 pm | Evensong (or other ‘special’ service) | |||
| Please see the Google calendar for any further information regarding Sunday Services | ||||
| Monday | 10:00 am | Mattins (BCP) | ||
| Tuesday | 7:45-9:00 pm | Bell Ringing Practice | ||
| Wednesday | 8:30 pm | Drama Group | ||
| Thursday | 10:30 am | Holy Communion (BCP) | ||
| 7:30 pm | Choir Practice | |||
Kindly note:
There are no Sunday evening services during August. Choir practice breaks for August too.
Please see the calendar below for this month's events. If you wish to see all future events, please click here.
Next Upcoming Event
At St Mary Magdalene Church Enfield we place a high priority on safeguarding the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of all our children, young people and vulnerable adults.
For further information please click here.
Oberammergau 2020
A holiday to Austria and Oberammergau
5-12 August 2020
Led by The Revd Dr Gordon Giles
Stop Press 25/09/2019
Only four places left - Book now to avoid disappointment!
Seven nights at the Inntalerhof hotel in Mosern and a night in Oberammergau receiving a first class ticket for a performance of the Passion Play.
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Read our Vicar's Blog
A monthly piece from the Vicar, also published in the parish magazine.
Read them here
You are warmly invited to join us at any of our services or group meetings.
Bell Ringers
Drama Group
Home Group
Fellowship
Coffee and Concerts
Sunday School
Did you enjoy this Sunday morning's Anthem sung by the choir?
we have a list of anthems sung or to be sung here.
Our organ refurbishment
Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to our organ refurbishment fund, we couldn't have done it without your support. Read about the history of our organ and see pictures of the refurbishment - and why it was so desperately needed!
Our organ
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Book our facilities with Tutti
Book our Church, Hall or Vestry for photography, music, dance or drama rehearsals. We have a lovely church with good acoustic and grand piano and newly refurbished organ. We have two halls, the small one is suitable for a small ensemble and the large one for a larger group of singers or players. Choirs may prefer to use the church, but the Halls are also suitable. We have no car park, but street parking is free and permitted. All available for very reasonable rates.
To book please click on the Tutti button.
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Choral Evensong with Chingford Parish Church Choir
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Ash Wednesday Communion
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Tweets by St Mary Magdalene
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Facebook Posts
The latest sermon from The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles 'Transfiguration on Mount Tabor' is now available on the @StMarysEnfield website: stmarymagdalene.church/2020/02/transfiguration-on-mount-tabor/ This includes a surprise announcement!
Transfiguration on Mount Tabor - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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There are two candidates for the location of the Transfiguration – this pivotal event in the gospels. The traditional location, identified by Origen in the 3rd century and St. Cyril of Jerusalem and...Hot off the press! The St Mary Magdalene February #parishmagazine is out now! Read it before the printed version is available tomorrow!!! stmarymagdalene.church/2020/02/magazine-february-2020/
Magazine February 2020 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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This month's magazine includes details about our Lent Book for 2020, an address from our vicar, The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles, and the address for Violet (Vi) Rosina Hayes Thanksgiving and Celebration Ser...The Vicar's Blog for #february2020 by The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles is now available on the St Mary Magdalene website. Calling can be considered in the context of three other Cs: A calling to a particular job can be all about competence, chemistry and character. Read it here: stmarymagdalene.church/2020/02/vicars-blog-february-2020/
Vicar’s Blog February 2020 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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Perhaps you saw the harrowing and shaming couple of programmes about Bishop Peter Ball and his high crimes and misdemeanours on television recently. They were not happy watching by any means, and it m...What does the job description of Discipleship look like? What character traits might Jesus have looked for in his Disciples? This and more is explored in The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles' latest #sermon on the St Mary Magdalene website: stmarymagdalene.church/2020/01/the-character-chemistry-and-competence-of-calling/
The Character, Chemistry and Competence of Calling - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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The Character, Chemistry and Competence of Calling I wonder what the job description of a disciple would have been? Nowadays, if you want to appoint someone, whether they be a teacher, receptionist or...Happy Christmas!
You think it’s all over?!
The Pantomime season may be over – oh no it’s not – oh yes it is…
But Christmas is not. The eastern Churches have only just celebrated Christmas this week – on January 6th – and we still have four weeks to go. Don’t sigh – for now the fun begins. The theological and spiritual fun that is.
Read more or listen to the latest sermon by The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles on the St Mary Magdalene website stmarymagdalene.church/2020/01/the-baptism-of-christ-2020/
The Baptism of Christ 2020 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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Happy Christmas!You think it’s all over?!The Pantomime season may be over – oh no it’s not – oh yes it is... But Christmas is not. The eastern Churches have only just celebrated Christmas this...New Year - New Magazine! the #january2020 Parish Magazine is now available to read or download on the website. It's a bumper issue which includes part 2 of our Memorial Window article by Joy our Archivist. stmarymagdalene.church/2020/01/magazine-january-2020/
Parish Magazine January 2020 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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I hope you had a good Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you for all the cards we received. It was a good Christmas in Church too, attendances at the Christmas services were up, as was the generosi...Happy New Year and a Happy New Vicar's Blog from The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles on the website! stmarymagdalene.church/2020/01/vicars-blog-january-2020/
Vicar’s Blog January 2020 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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I hope you had a good Christmas and a happy new year. Thank you for all the cards we received. It was a good Christmas in Church too, attendances at the Christmas services were up, as was the generosi...Birth Certificates and ChristmasCarols #ChristmasEve2019 Midnight Eucharist sermon 'The Father is Born' by The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles is now available to read or listen to on the St Mary Magdalene website stmarymagdalene.church/2019/12/christmas-eve-2019-the-father-is-born/
Christmas Eve 2019: The Father is Born - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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Somewhere at home you have probably got your Birth Certificate. It might be buried in a drawer, kept safe, or it might be lost in the mists of time! Someone else might even have it. In any event, ever...#Christmas and #Carol go together like a hand in a glove, but is it everyone's idea of #Christmas ? What has The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles got to say about this? Read or listen to the #ninelessons #sermon on the St Mary Magdalene website: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/12/nine-lessons-and-carols-2019/
Nine Lessons and Carols 2019 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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You have probably noticed that at this time of year there is a very perceptible crescendo of carol singing as we approach Christmas Day. Radio stations have their sonic equivalent of the ‘Advent Cal...Do you remember the #bluepeter #advent Crown? Have you seen #insidethefactory programme on Charles Farris candles? What are #adventcandles all about anyway? Read or listen to The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles Sermon for Advent 4 on our website: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/12/advent-4-2019/
This Sunday at 6:30pm Nine Lessons and Carols by candlelight - the traditional Carol Service - St Mary Magdalene, Windmill Hill EN2 7AJ
What would you do if you overheard one side of a phone conversation where it sounded like the person opposite may be being scammed? Hear what The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles thinks about this and 'The Thief in the Night' on the St mary magdalene website stmarymagdalene.church/2019/12/advent-sunday-2019/
Advent Sunday 2019 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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It’s always difficult on a train not to overhear people’s conversations, even if one can only hear one side of it. On Wednesday while on a train I sat opposite someone who took a phone call from s...Perhaps it's a bit early to ask but do you wonder what's going on at St Mary Magdalene in 2020? There's lots of events planned for you and your friends. Do have a look and perhaps put one or two in your diary!
New postcards 2 from St Mary Magdalene 2 - 2020 events and Easter at St Mary Magdalene
New postcards from St Mary Magdalene 1 - Advent and Christmas 2019 at St Mary Magdalene
#God or mammon? #Thanksgiving - It's all about "#BlackFriday Goodness" - the latest sermon from The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles is now available on the St Mary Magdalene website: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/11/black-friday-goodness/
Black Friday Goodness - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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I daresay you noticed that next Friday will be what has now become known as Black Friday. You may know that Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day, which in the United States is the fourth Thu...Death certificates - marking the end of life? See what The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles thinks on the matter in the All Souls sermon on the St Mary Magdalene website. Read or listen to it here: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/11/all-souls-2019-marking-the-end/
All Souls 2019 ~ Marking the end - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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All Souls 2019, Marking the end. Revelation 20:11-12; 21:1-8. When someone dies, one of the many realities that strike at the soul is the paperwork that is issued by civic authorities – the death ce...Train journeys and life journeys - what's the connection? Find out in the All Saints sermon by The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles on the St Mary Magdalene website - you can read or listen to it here: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/11/all-saints-day-2019/
All Saints Day 2019 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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All Saints 2019. Many years ago I recall seeing an article in a newspaper that had a graphic of a railway carriage seating plan, with passengers of various shapes and sizes, and above each seat was a ...The November issue of the Parish Magazine is now available on the St Mary Magdalene website: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/10/magazine-november-2019/ where you can read the first part of Joy Heywood's fascinating article on the ‘The Great Sacrifice’ our War Memorial stained glass window and an epilogue to Jackie Fish's retirement sermon.
Parish Magazine November 2019 - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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This month's magazine contains Jackie Fish retirement sermon epilogue, Confirmation and Licensing Service, our War Memorial Window part 1 and much moreTrinity 18 2019 – 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 - Luke 18:1-8
A new man of prayer for our online age
How do you pray?
According to an official Church of England press release this week, Church of England prayer apps were used more than five million times over the last year as a record number of people sought Christian contemplation and reflection online... The latest sermon from The Rev'd Dr Gordon Giles is now available on the St Mary Magdalene website: stmarymagdalene.church/2019/10/trinity-18-2019-john-henry-newman/
Trinity 18 2019 ~ John Henry Newman - St Mary Magdalene, Enfield
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A new man of prayer for our online age. How do you pray? According to an official Church of England press release this week, Church of England prayer apps were used more than five million times over t...Last month we mentioned that our church is open for hire as a rehearsal space with Tutti. Adelina, featured in that post, has returned to film her latest video! Sit back and enjoy this beautiful cover of Beyonce’s “Spirit” from the latest Lion King movie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MgyG1pdH-U
Beyonce - SPIRIT (The Lion King cover by Adelina)
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Sit back and enjoy this beautiful cover of Beyonce’s “Spirit” from the latest Lion King movie. Me and the team really tried our best to pour cinematic feel, ...Life Events
Weddings
Getting Married?
Today more than a quarter of all marriages in England between a man and a woman take place in the traditional setting of a Church of England church. You're welcome to marry in church whatever your beliefs, whether or not you are baptised and whether or not you go to church.
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Baptisms
Looking to baptise your child?
Parishioners and regular worshippers are welcome welcome to have their children 'christened' in St Mary Magdalene. During the christening service your child will be baptized and with the support of the church, you and godparents, your child begins an amazing journey of faith.
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Funerals
Marking the end of a person's life here on earth.
A funeral marks the close of a human life on earth. It is the opportunity for friends and family to express their grief, to give thanks for the life which has now completed its journey in this world.
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Daily Devotionals
Daily devotionals come from three sources that you can choose from (or use all!), whether travelling to work, sitting and relaxing during a well deserved break, or making one of them a part of your daily 'quiet time' with God.
Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer (or Compline) come from the Church of England's Common Worship which provides prayers and readings for different times during the day.
The daily readings are taken from The Revised Common Lectionary which divides the Bible into a three-year cycle of readings, years A, B and C.
Pray As You Go is a Jesuit based, audio resource that can be listened to anywhere.
Morning Prayer
Please click this link to be taken to today's Morning Prayer readings and prayers from the Church of England's Common Worship.
Evening Prayer
Please click this link to be taken to today's Evening Prayer readings and prayers from the Church of England's Common Worship.
Compline
Please click this link to be taken to today's Night Prayer readings and prayers from the Church of England's Common Worship.
The daily readings are taken from The Revised Common Lectionary which divides the Bible into a three-year cycle of readings, years A, B and C. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect on and digest what they heard in worship.
The Church year begins in Advent. This church year, 2018-2019, is year C.
Daily readings from The Revised Common Lectionary
- Daily Readings for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 February 25, 2020Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 11:1-6
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St Mary Magdalene receives no funding from external sources, all monies required for the day to day running costs, maintaining and keeping our church looking its best are raised through our weekly giving by stewardship and fund-raising activities. If you would like to donate to our work as a one off donation of £3.00, £5.00 or £10.00 by credit card please click one of the buttons to make your donation.
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