Swanage: St Mary the Virgin, Swanage

St. Mary’s is the historic Parish Church of Swanage.
It offers the opportunity to explore a faith in God through its worship and activities.
It is open for prayer, contemplation and visiting daily throughout the week.
It plays an active part in the civic life of Swanage together with other churches in the Association of Churches Together in Swanage (ACTS).
It supports work in the community, including work with young people and those who are disadvantaged in co-operation with other caring agencies.
It hosts many concerts and other activities throughout the year – celebrating the gifts which individuals and groups can offer.

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Parish Office
St. Mary's Rooms
Swanage
Dorset
Tel: 01929 421117

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

Holy Communion
Devotional in nature and suitable for those wishing to take part in a quieter act of worship.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes

Sung Eucharist (Parish Communion)
The main weekly act of worship is the Sung Eucharist at which the whole Church Family gathers. A sung service with hymns and choir music using CW Order One.
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Choral Evensong
An opportunity for reflective worship around the structure of sung and spoken texts from the scriptures in a traditional setting. This service follows the BCP order for Evening Prayer with sung canticles (often to a choral setting) and a choir anthem as well as psalms and hymns. A sermon is preached at this service. Occassionaly this service is replaced by other worship (especially around Advent/Christmas and during Lent)
Every Sunday at 6:30 PM for 55 minutes

Monday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Monday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

Tuesday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Tuesday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

Tuesday Group
Monthly meeting
Every last Tuesday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours

Wednesday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Wednesday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

Holy Communion
Midweek said Communion in the St. Aldhelm Chapel. Followed by the T-pot in the Rectory Classroom
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ¾ hour

Evening Prayer
Daily Office, said in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Every Wednesday at 4:30 PM for 20 minutes

Study Group
A Monthly meeting to exploring The Lord's Prayer in small groups, following guided reading. Contact Nick Brown (njwbrown@btinternet.com) for more information.
Every second Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours

Thursday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Thursday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

Methodist-Anglican Study Group
The group meets together to deepen its members faith, studying a specific book or biblical text, whilst growing in understanding and fellowship. Contact Nick Brown or Geoff Coffin via the Church for more information.
Every last Thursday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours

Friday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Friday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

Noah's Ark
Meeting of play and prayer for pre-school children and their carers. Term-time only.
Every Friday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours

Choir Practice
The Choristers meet to rehearse between 7pm and 8pm. Saint Mary's Choir (an adult SATB choir) meets between 7 45pm and 9 15pm. No practices during August.
Every Friday at 7:00 PM for 135 minutes

Saturday

Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm Chapel
Daily during the week every Saturday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes

STILLNESS
A time of quiet, including the opportunity to explore different spiritualities (with visitng speakers). Concluding with Compline/Night Prayer in a variety of styles.
Dates vary - please visit this site for updates. Saturday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours