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At St Mary's Church Sholing, we offer a range of regular services to support and encourage your faith. Our Sunday Services vary in style—traditional, contemporary, and family-focused—so there's something to suit different ways of worshipping and connecting with God. In addition to our Regular Church Services, we enjoy a variety of regular and one-off events throughout the year, including our Easter events, Summer Fete and Christmas events. Latest events: https://www.sholing.church/upcoming-events

Book of Common Prayer - Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 45 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Once a month our Early Morning Sunday Service follows the Format of the Book of Common Prayer

Eucharist with Organ and Choir

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Eucharist with Organ and Choir

Christmas Fayre & Grotto

for 4 hours
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

We’re so excited to announce our Christmas Fayre & Grotto

Bring the whole family for a festive celebration!
-Children can meet Santa and receive a special gift (£5).
-Christmas stalls
-Live entertainment
-Prize raffle
-Refreshments available

Come and share the Christmas spirit with us!

We have a small number of tables available for sellers of Christmas items to pre-book at just £10 a table (we supplied). To enquire please email us [email protected]

Holy Communion (Common Worship)

Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Our Early Morning Sunday Service is quite and reflective and follows a monthly Pattern of:
2nd Sunday of the Month - With Hymns
3rd Sunday of the Month - Said Service
4th Sunday of the Month - With Hymns
5th Sunday of the Month - With Hymns

Morning Worship

Monthly. Every Second Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Morning Worship

Messy Church Christmas

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Join us for a messy craft and make session

Little Steps Baby & Toddler group (term time)

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Little Steps Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning during term time at St Mary’s Church, St Monica Road, Sholing.

Each week the sessions have a story theme with craft, sensory play, snacks and singing. We have plenty of tea, coffee and cake for the grown-ups too!

There is no need to register - just turn up!
We know life is busy for don't worry if you arrive late, there will always be a warm welcome waiting.

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Thursday Cuppa

Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

An opportunity for older members of our community to chat with friends and refresh the body and soul!

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Blue Christmas

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Join us for a quiet service for those who find Christmas difficult.

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All Together Eucharist

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

At this service, the whole church family stays together for the entire service and younger members are encouraged to take part in leading

Evensong

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Evensong

Candlelight Carols

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Join us for a joyful carol service completely by candlelight

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Nativity

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

A joyful nativity. Come in costume.

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Christingle 3pm

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Our popular Christingle (1st of 2 sessions)

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Christingle 5pm

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Our popular Christingle (2nd of 2 sessions)

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Midnight Mass Holy Eucharist 8.30pm

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
St Mary's Church Sholing, 49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Earlier 8.30pm service

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Midnight Mass Holy Eucharist 11.30pm

for 30 mins
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

11.30pm

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Christmas Morning Holy Eucharist

for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

Bring along a gift you received this morning to inspire the sermon.

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Build @ St Mary's

Monthly. Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
St Mary's Church Sholing
49 St Monica Road Sholing Southampton, SO19 8ES, United Kingdom

A fun service where we begin with Eating Breakfast Together and then share a High Energy Service based around Building with Lego!