The Friends of St Mary’s Church Barnard Castle

 Become a Friend of St. Mary's Church.  Download an application form (pdf file, 10Kb).

What are Friends for?

  • To provide a way for all those who value the place of the church in the community to express their support
  • To assist the PCC “to maintain, repair, restore, preserve, improve, beautify and reconstruct for the benefit of the public the fabric of St Mary’s Church, its Parish Hall and its churchyard”
  • To encourage interest and participation of visitors and pilgrims from both home and abroad in the life of St Mary’s Church

What are the benefits of membership?

  • Acknowledgment in special Book of Thanksgiving
  • Newsletter containing items of interest and details of forthcoming events at St Mary’s
  • Annual Friends Festival
  • Invitations to special events and activities
  • A warm welcome to regular services and other parish activities
  • Tours of the church for visiting groups (by arrangement)

How can I become a Friend?

Simply Download an application form (pdf file, 10Kb). It does not matter where you live or if you are not a regular Church worshipper.

How much does it cost?

  • Individual Membership £5 pa.
  • Concessions £2 pa.
  • Corporate Membership £25 pa.
  • Life Membership £75
  • Life Membership for Couple £100

We are grateful to both Teesdale District Council and Durham County Council for their support.

If you would like more information on the work of the Friends or would like to make a gift, please contact us by email or by writing to:
“Friends of St Mary’s Church”
care of,
5 Mayfield,
Barnard Castle,
DL12 8EA

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