Welcome to Worship Services at St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton
Welcome to Worship Services at St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton
Sundays @ 10:00 am
Communion Service with Contemporary Language
(BCP on the last Sunday of most months)
At St Mary Magdalene we appreciate the rich tradition of liturgy of 2000 years of Christianity, and preaching and teaching from the Bible which is open, inclusive and generous. St Mary Magdalene is a place to share and explore difficult questions rather than easy answers. In worship we enjoy beautiful music, and the rich symbolism of traditional liturgy. We seek to give a warm welcome to all people, irrespective of race, age, gender, physical ability, way of life or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive church.
Our worship mostly follows traditional Anglican liturgical forms, using both official Prayer Books (the traditional Book of Common Prayer and the more contemporary language Book of Alternative Services).
Who We Are
Now entering our third century of service as members of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Parish of St. Mary Magdalene would check the following boxes:
- middle-of-the-road Anglicans
- vibrant, engaged and multi-talented
community of faith - a congregation of just over 100 members
- welcoming and versatile church buildings
Other Services
Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals
Celebrating marriage and baptism together and supporting one another at the death of a loved one are central aspects of the community life of St Mary Magdalene.
Weddings
Baptism
Funerals
Weddings
Our church is a very beautiful space for a traditional wedding ceremony. We use approved Anglican wedding ceremonies, and marriage in the church first and foremost means wanting God to be part of your wedding and your life together. To be married at St Mary Magdalene at least one of you must be baptized. In keeping with the Pastoral Guidelines and authorization issued by the Bishop of Ontario, St Mary Magdalene offers the sacrament of marriage and the blessing of civil marriage to same-sex couples. Our clergy will be pleased to speak with you about your plans. There are fees for the church, the minister, and the musical director.
Baptism
Baptism is celebrated as part of our regular Sunday morning service. We are very flexible and don't have specific Sundays set aside for baptism, but be sure to get in touch to talk about possible dates and other details. There are no fees or costs associated with Baptism.
Funerals
The death of a loved one is always hard, but the burden can be shared as we gather as a community to support one another, say our final goodbye, and then entrust the departed to Gods gracious keeping.
Please contact the clergy at any time about funeral and memorial service arrangements. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs and help you through this difficult passage.
Community
Fellowship and Outreach
Celebrating marriage and baptism together and supporting one another at the death of a loved one are central aspects of the community life of St Mary Magdalene.
Rental Enquiries
St. Mary Magdalene Church is a very beautiful and welcoming venue for weddings, baptisms and funerals. Those interested in having a service at the church should contact Reverend Dr. Bram Pearce at 613 476 3303.
The church has a long-standing reputation for excellent acoustics. Over the years, STMM has been fortunate to host annually the Prince Edward Chamber Music Festival, the Jazz Festival, and the internationally known Music at Port Milford, amongst others. For rental information please follow this link:
Anglican Church Links
