A quiet said service of Holy Communion lasting about 40 mins. A peaceful and reflective way to start Sunday.
Our main gathering of the week is our Parish Eucharist, with full choir and organ music, lasting about an hour.
Children are especially welcome at the 10am service. Our 'Shine' Sunday School takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, beginning at 10am in the Parish Hall for fun, stories and crafts before returning to church for Holy Communion.
On the 3rd Sunday of the month our Parish Eucharist has a simpler and shorter 'all-age' structure, seeking to be especially inclusive of children and young families.
A meditative service of Evening Prayer with music from Taizé community.
6.00pm on the 4th Sunday of the month in the St George's Chapel.
A lovely way to start Christmas Eve with a relaxed family Crib Service...
There are two carol services this year: Carols at St Mary’s on Saturday 21st December at 4pm and the Town
Carol Service on Christmas Eve at 5pm. Like last year, we are using an online booking system.
Please copy and paste the following links to book tickets (maximum 2 per booking):
Carols at St Mary’s – 21st Dec, 4pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EEAO
Town Carol Service – 24th Dec, 5pm
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EEAP
See in Christmas Day in Good Cheer and in fellowship with everyone at St Mary de Haura!
Blessed Morn!
Blessed Morn!
Meditation with Morning Prayer Fridays 8am-8:40am. A time of quietness to begin the day, including the ancient spiritual practice of lectio divina, where we listen to scripture with the ‘ear of the heart’.
Join others in the Parish Centre; bring a project along and work on it with company and conversation.
Our mid-week service of Holy Communion takes place at 11.00am on Tuesdays. This is a said service with a gentle and peaceful atmosphere, in the beautiful space of St Mary's church. A brief homily is preached.
A short and simple act of worship with story and song, particularly aimed at primary and pre-school aged children and their adults. Followed by a sandwich tea and refreshments.
1st Sunday of the month at 4.00pm in St Mary's Church.
Learn more here - https://thejulianmeetings.net/
Silent Prayer Together - http://www.stmarydehaura.org.uk/church-life/julian-meetings/
Contemplative prayer has been part of the Christian tradition since earliest times. In the medieval period it became mostly associated with monasticism, but in the 20th century it was reclaimed as a normal part of many people’s spiritual journey. The Julian Meetings is a network of groups to foster contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. In contemplation we just ‘are’ before God with the four ‘S’s: Stillness, Silence, Simplicity, Surrender.
Tuesday evening is practice night! Newcomers are welcome, even if only to see what it's all about. You need not attend St Mary's as a worshipper and the group welcomes all, whether of any faith or of none.
Come along to meet the band at St Mary's main door, just before 7.30pm (although there is no ringing in Holy Week).
Bell's are rung before the 10am Sunday service, on special personal occasions (such as weddings & baptisms) and, of course, on national moments such as Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee & King Charles' recent Coronation. The band at St Mary's is a lovely group; a mix of men & women, and is not limited to those that worship at St Mary's. Access to the Ringing Room is via a stone, spiral-staircase in the church tower.
Baby & Toddler group,every (term-time only) Wednesday.
Join us for stories, songs & craft activities in the church.
(Suggested donation £1)
Coffee and Cakes
Handmade bags & Aprons
Meet the Friends and perhaps get Souvenirs
Rest of the worries of the day
2nd Sunday of the month at 6.00pm in the Lady Chapel.
A short, quiet said service of Night Prayer to end the weekend.
All worship is as a family, even if perhaps it is via an online service or across the different venues. However, there is are special services where we can all be together and worship from within the same space.
Our youngest are eager to get involved and often help with the reading & the discussion after it; they often lead our prayers a little later in the service.
Even if you or you're young one isn't Baptised, please do feel free to approach and receive a Blessing or if you prefer use the moments of the Eucharist to stay seated and reflect or pray that is fine too. Quite often our choir will be singing and they sing beautifully, so simply rest in the moment and listen.
High-class affordable concerts in a beautiful (Grade 1 listed) setting. All events are held at St Mary de Haura, in central Shoreham-by-Sea. There is parking in the town, but also excellent bus and train access too. There is mobility-limited access via the South Door.
Our very popular church tours are well underway until mid-September. Please spread the word! The tours are free and, for the weekly tours from May until the end of August, you don't have to book, just 'turn up on the day'.
Our very popular church tours are well underway until mid-September. Please spread the word! The tours are free and, for the weekly tours from May until the end of August, you don't have to book, just 'turn up on the day'.
http://www.stmarydehaura.org.uk/st-marys-christmas-tree-festival/
Every year St Mary’s Church holds a Christmas Tree Festival supported by Shoreham’s business, schools and community groups who sponsor and decorate Christmas Trees throughout the Church. It is a much loved part of Shoreham’s Christmas celebrations.
This year we have some brilliant supporters, and our beautiful Norman church will have a magical atmosphere filled with real Christmas trees. You will be entertained by choirs, carol singers and musicians during the weekend. Acoustics are wonderful so take some time to sit and enjoy the entertainment. On Friday evening, the church will be candlelit with Gathering Light singing and mulled wine for sale.
