Community
St Mary's is at the heart of the community of Abergavenny, both physically and spiritually. It is a place where people come to get married, bring their children to be baptized and say farewell to loved ones.
The church has many active groups, including a link with South Africa, through its twinning with the cathedral parish of St Dunstan's, Benoni.
Baptism
From the earliest days of the Christian Church, Baptism has been the way in which people become Christians and members of the Church.Find out more >
Confirmation
In the Early Church those who were entering the Christian faith were baptized and confirmed at the same service.Find out more >
Funerals
Perhaps one of the most difficult experiences people have to face is the death of a member of the family or a very close friend. The clergy and church community are here to help.
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Weddings
The introduction to the Church in Wales Marriage Service describes marriage as a gift from God.
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Fairtrade
Once a month (sometimes more often) there is a Fairtrade stall at St Mary’s and, a week later, at Christchurch.Find out more >
Diocese of the Highveld
On November 19, 2003, Bishop Dominic Walker of Monmouth and Bishop David Beetge of The Highveld, in South Africa, signed an agreement linking the two diocese for five years.Find out more >
St Dunstan's Cathedral
In 2007, St Mary’s with Christchurch established a companion link with the cathedral church of St Dunstan’s, Benoni, with St Mary Magdalene, Actonville, as part of the diocesan link with the Highveld.Find out more >
Bell Ringing
St Mary’s has a thriving group of bell ringers, who regularly meet to practise…
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