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Big Issue Distribution

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at for 4 hours
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

St Mary's is the Big Issue Distribution Agency for Brighton and Hove. We distribute the Big Issue magazine to about 20 homeless and insecurely housed vendors throughout the week.

Distribution times. Mondays, 8am - 1pm; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9am to 1pm.

Morning Prayer (CW)

Every Friday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

A half-hour Morning Prayer service, using Common Worship liturgy, held in the Lady Chapel from 9.30 am every Friday. All welcome. Worshippers are welcome to stay on afterwards for private prayer or just to experience the peace and beauty of the building.

Sung Eucharist

Every First, Second, Fourth, Fifth Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
St Mary's, Kemp Town, 61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, United Kingdom

A beautiful, dignified act of worship, conducted according to the Common Worship liturgy, with a sung mass, candles and incense. Everyone is welcome to attend the service or else to drop in for a coffee afterwards.

The coffee-slot after the service is a good time to see the church and get to know St Mary's.

Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

Also live-streamed via Zoom on: https://bit.ly/StMarysKT

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Morning Prayer (BCP)

Every Monday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

Morning Prayer (BCP) - approx. 30 mins.

Followed by a time of prayer for individual needs on which we have been asked to intercede.

Includes most Bank Holiday Mondays.

Kemptown Koalas Parent-Toddler Group

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

Our friendly, inclusive carer & toddler group runs in our church hall on Tuesday afternoons from 2.30 to 4 pm. The entrance to the hall is in St Mary's Place, immediately to the east of the church.
We welcome people of all faiths and none and hope you'll feel comfortable with us whatever your beliefs.

The lead person is Kaye Inglis, who is also a churchwarden and our vulnerable adults befriender. She’s assisted by Fr Andrew, Shari-Ann, and Steve. We’re always happy to chat and answer questions.

To help cover the costs of snacks for the littlies and afternoon tea for the grown-ups, we ask that parents pay £1.50 for the first child, and £1 for a second. But this isn't obligatory. Please speak with one of our volunteers if this would prevent you from bringing a child to the Koalas.

We operate throughout the year, including school holidays, with just a short break over Christmas and Easter.

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Evening Prayer

Every Tuesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

Evening Prayer in the intimate space of the Lady Chapel.

Choir Practice

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

We have a growing choir at St Mary's, and are always looking for new singers. Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are prerequisites; the ability to read music is not.

If you would like to join or just check us out, please contact Fr Andrew on [email protected]

Morning Prayer (CW)

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

A half-hour Morning Prayer service, using Common Worship liturgy, held in the Lady Chapel from 8.30 am every Wednesday. All welcome. Worshippers are welcome to stay on afterwards for private prayer or just to experience the peace and beauty of the building.

Said Eucharist (CW)

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

A half-hour spoken Eucharist, conducted according to the Common Worship liturgy, which takes place in the Lady Chapel.

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

Our yearly carol service with traditional favourites. The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Jackie O'Quinn, and MP for Brighton, Kemp Town, Mr Llloyd Russell-Moyle will be attending.

All are welcome to join us. Refreshments will be served afterward.

Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

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Sung Eucharist with Healing Prayers and Anointing

Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

A beautiful, dignified act of worship, conducted according to the Common Worship liturgy, with a sung mass, candles and incense. Everyone is welcome to attend the service or else to drop in for a coffee afterwards.

Immediately following the service there will be an opportunity to be anointed and prayed over.

The coffee-slot after the service is a good time to see the church and get to know St Mary's.

Wheelchair accessible. Photography welcome. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

Also live-streamed via Zoom on: https://bit.ly/StMarysKT

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Children's Crib Service

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

Rev'ds Jenny and Sarah will be leading this year's Children's Carols around the Crib, and they're looking forward to meeting your children and grandchildren.

If you have little ones to amuse on Christmas Eve, do make sure this is in your diary...costumes are encouraged!

Wheelchair accessible. Photography welcome. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

Midnight Mass of the Nativity

for 1 hour
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

All are welcome to join us for this joyous service of the Nativity of Our Lord either in person or online, led by Fr Andrew. If you wish to attend in person, please be seated by 11 pm. It is anticipated that the service will conclude at approximately 12.15 am on Christmas Day morning.

Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

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Christmas Day Sung Eucharist

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

A beautiful, dignified act of worship, led by Rev'd Sarah, conducted according to the Common Worship liturgy, with a sung mass, candles and incense. Everyone is welcome to attend the service or to join us for refreshments afterward.

Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.

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Free, Drop-in Christmas Day Lunch

for 4 hours
St Mary's, Kemp Town
61 St James's St Brighton, BN2 1PR, GB

As usual, we will be open from 12.30pm for a festive Christmas lunch for anyone with nowhere else to go. There'll be plenty of food, tea/coffee, and company. Everyone welcome.

Wheelchair accessible. Dogs on a lead and bicycles happily accommodated.