Good Friday at St Mary's, Storrington

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

On Good Friday we remember Jesus' death on the Cross.

9.15am Walk of Witness of The Cross
Christians across the village join together at Our Lady of England RC Church and walk to Trinity Methodist Church.

12 Noon Good Friday Devotions
A time for words, music and messages of silent prayer
Silence is kept - please ensure you enter/exit the church building quietly.

At 1.30pm Liturgy of The Cross
All are welcome to enter this deeply moving opportunity to encounter Christ in the veneration of the cross and receive Holy Communion of the Reserved Sacrament. With hymns and readings.
We depart the church building in silence.

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Saturday Morning Digital Bellringing Practice

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third, Fourth Saturday at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

Every 3rd/4th Saturday in the month.
Bell Ringing Practice and Tuition using digital rope and change-ringing technology.
Digital coaching sessions for bell ringers across the Diocese of Chichester.

Holy Communion said (BCP)

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.

Easter Day - Family Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

We join together to celebrate this glorious Day of Resurrection, proclaiming together that we are an Easter People. We recall Mary Magdalene as she finds the empty tomb and announces the news of the risen Lord to the apostles.
All are welcome to join the celebration!
Refreshments served afterwards, including chocolate treats.

Goodness is stronger than evil;
Love is stronger than hate;
Light is stronger than darkness;
Life is stronger than death;
Victory is ours through God who loves us. Amen.
(Prayer of Archbishop Desmund Tutu)

Tuesday Afternoon Digital Bell Ringing

Occurring
Every Tuesday at for 4 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

Bell Ringing Practice and Tuition using digital rope and change-ringing technology.
Digital coaching sessions for bell ringers across the Diocese of Chichester.

Wednesday Afternoon Holy Communion (BCP)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth, Fifth Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.
The service is followed by Afternoon Café in the Church - filter coffee, tea, refreshments, friendly chat, and games.

Wednesday Afternoon Café in the Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Fourth, Fifth Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

Friendly chat over filter coffee, tea, biscuits and cake.
Bring & Buy table and other activities.
All are welcome.

Taylor Maid Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A folk concert of vintage swing, popular jazz, lively fiddle tunes, and lively Latin music to make you smile and dance.
Tickets £15 (to include glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles)
Available from Fowlers of Storrington and King & Chasemore in Storrington.
Also, Rectory Office.

Family Worship

Occurring
Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

An informal service - all-age and family friendly.
Interactive worship, usually with Holy Communion.
Refreshments served afterwards - filter coffee, tea, biscuits, cake, and chat.
The service is also available on Zoom - please enquire for details.

Evensong (BCP)

Occurring
Every First, Second Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet sung service of evening prayer using the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language, this is followed by a short sermon and hymns.
N.B. Between November and March, Evensong, when it is listed, will be at 4pm during the winter months.

First and Second Sundays of the month at 4pm (Winter) 6pm (Summer).

White Stork Festival Concert

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

Experience an enchanting evening of music celebrating the return of white storks to the UK.
This evening we present Helen Ottaway’s 2020 Commission “White Storks” inspired by the Knepp Estate’s rewilding efforts. Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20; and Handel’s Organ Concerto in F major, HWV 295, “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale.”
Tickets available from https://bernardimusicgroup.com

SPACE - at The Old School

Occurring
Every First, Third Tuesday at for 2 hours
Venue
The Old School
Address
The Old School, School Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LL, United Kingdom

SPACE - Somewhere for People to make Art or Crafts and Escape from home for a couple of hours!

Come and meet with others to work on some craft or art piece. Bring something of your own or work on something different.

All are welcome to come along.

VE Day Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A special service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Refreshments served after the service.

Wednesday Morning Holy Communion (BCP)

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.
The service is followed by Wednesday Morning Café in the Church - filter coffee, tea, refreshments, friendly chat, and games.

Wednesday Morning Café in the Church

Occurring
Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

Friendly chat over filter coffee, tea, biscuits and cake.
Bring & Buy table and other activities.
All are welcome.

Storrington Deanery Confirmation Service

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A special service of Christian initiation for those who have chosen to follow Christ.
Refreshments served after the service.

Ascension Day Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

A sung Holy Communion service with hymns and sermon.
40 days after Easter, we join together to commemorate Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven.
Incense is used at this service.

Pentecost Sunday - Parish Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St Mary's, Storrington
Address
Church St/School Lane Storrington West Sussex, RH20 4LJ, United Kingdom

We celebrate the Day of Pentecost - the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church, as written in the Bible in the Book of Acts, Chapter 2. It is a special day for the Church - it's the birthday of the Church.
Towards the end of our worship, after we have shared Holy Communion, candles are lighted from the Paschal Candle and we pray to be renewed by the power of Holy Spirit to go into the community and serve. Come, Holy Spirit, we pray.