Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Day. It is a continuation of the sorrow of Good Friday, when Christians of all traditions remember the disciples’ hopelessness in the wake of Jesus’s death on the cross; when they are unsure whether to believe that he will rise from the dead, as he said he would. However, Holy Saturday also looks forward to the knowledge of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day. Hallelujah!

This Easter Vigil, held often after sunset on Holy Saturday, includes the lighting of candles representing the light of Christ. In many churches congregations gather around a fire outside a darkened church, from which the Easter (Paschal) candle is lit and brought inside. This depiction of new life and light represents Jesus’s resurrection on the first Easter morning. Parishioners then light their own candles from this main candle to symbolise their own coming into new life as followers of Jesus.
All welcome...

A quiet said service of Holy Communion lasting about 40 mins. A peaceful and reflective way to start Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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Baby & Toddler group,every (term-time only) Wednesday.
Join us for stories, songs & craft activities in the church.
(Suggested donation £1)

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In the beautiful church of St Mary de Haura, actors, singers and musicians entertain with songs, sonnets, music and drama from Shakespeare and his times....

Actors, singers and musicians entertain with songs, sonnets, music and drama from Shakespeare and his times. Early music group Pastores Ensemble, choirs Seven Singers and Sounds and Sweet Airs, together with four actors, in a concert for all the family.
Free entry

Stay up to date via https://shorehamwordfest.com/venue/st-mary-de-haura-church/

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.

Early-years faith explored through arts, crafts & family fellowship. SHINE meet during the 10am service, in the adjacent church hall. It's a convenient location with good bus & rail links, with nearby car parking available too.

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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 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.

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2nd Sunday of the month at 6.00pm in the Lady Chapel.

A short, quiet said service of Night Prayer to end the weekend.

Come along to the Parish Office for tea/coffee, cake, and a chat.
All are welcome, you do not have to be a member. Let’s see how many of us can enjoy getting together.

MU is a Christian organisation which promotes well-being of families, worldwide. Our group at St Mary's meets on 2nd Monday of each month.

We (MU) started out as a Christian group to support mothers and families and that remains at the core of our work and guiding principles, but we welcome you to join us whoever you are - you don’t have to have children, be married, be a woman, or be a churchgoer. There are different ways to belong depending on what works best for you.

Make contact on [email protected]

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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'.

Draw together as the evening draws in and give thanks for the blessings & interactions of the day completed...

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.

This Holy Week it is supplemented by 2 further services (Monday & Wednesday).

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.