The Parish Church for Burnham on Crouch. Dating back to the 9th century, St Mary's has been at the centre of the life of the town for many years, providing a backdrop to significant events in the lives of individuals as well as the community. Today the worshipping community is active and varied with people of all ages coming together to praise God and learn more about the Christian faith. Services are held at 8am and 10am every Sunday, with the first Sunday of the month being a family service including a children's craft and activities. Messy Church is an important part of our worship; email us to receive notifications of when Messy Church will be held.

The parish of Burnham-on-Crouch: St Mary the Virgin is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, Walter Jenkins, who can be reached on  The Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999.