ST AMBROSE - the parish church of Westbourne
An Anglican parish church in the catholic tradition of the Church of England, St Ambrose provides a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, prayer, devotion and spirituality. St Ambrose Church grew from the Oxford Movement reviving ceremonial, colour and drama in worship (incense is used) and the Eucharist is central to its worship. It is a member of the Forward In Faith movement and The Society under the patronage of Saint Wilfrid and Saint Hilda. Whilst part of the Diocese of Winchester, St Ambrose Church has been granted episcopal oversight by the Bishop of Richborough as Provincial Episcopal Visitor. The Rev Adrian Pearce was licensed as Priest-in-Charge on 25th April, 2013, by the Bishops of Southampton and of Richborough; and inducted as Vicar on 28th June, 2022.

SUNDAY SERVICES

8:00 a.m. Said Mass (Book of Common Prayer)

10:00 a.m. Sung Mass (Common Worship)

4:00 p.m. Evensong (Book of Common Prayer) followed, on the second Sunday of the month, by Benediction

WEEKDAY SERVICES

8:45 a.m. Said Mass (Common Worship) is offered daily in the Lady Chapel.
There are occasional variations (such as when a Society is hosting a mid-morning public Mass) but these are well advertised. For full details see the noticeboards or the Facebook Page.

5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer (Common Worship) is said daily in the Lady Chapel. 

For more details contact the Vicar, Fr Adrian Pearce, on 01202 911569 or [email protected].

The Churchwardens are:
Mr Barry Smith: 01202 707557 or 07918 018645 or [email protected], and
Mr Ernest Burton (also Hall Bookings): 07938 854476 or [email protected].

The Organist and Choirmaster is:
Mr David East: 07413955529 or [email protected].