We are very happy to welcome anyone interested in joining us!
Joining the adult choir has many benefits:
* Improve wellbeing – meeting up and singing with others
* Develop voice skills – including good breathing
* Free tuition to develop musicality skills
* A wide range of music sung - traditional and contemporary.
* Flexibility on how many rehearsals/services you attend
* Sing carols at Christmas – everyone loves a good carol!
* No Fees – it’s free to join and belong!
* No auditions – everyone can sing!
* Forming lasting friendships.
* Having great fun!
We are affiliated with Making Music and The Royal School of Church Music.

Church bell ringing is a team activity that stimulates the brain and helps to keep you fit. Many bell ringers consider ringing to be their contribution to church and village life, others do it for the pure pleasure it brings. We have six bells at Storrington and the ringing chamber is situated at the west in of the church - ground floor 'draft'.

Why should you consider learning how to ring the bells?
* Bell ringing can be a lifelong learning experience and a great physical and mental workout!
* You will be helping maintain a traditional skill.
* It's for all ages!
* You will be providing a service to St Mary’s, Storrington, and the wider village.
* It is a team activity and a great way to build relationships.
* Learn how to change ring – creating the traditional peal of bells.
* Get the opportunity to visit other bell towers around the county and the UK to ring bells elsewhere.
We are affiliated with The Sussex County Association of Change Ringers.

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.

Messy Church is about fun, friendship, faith and discovering God’s love in Jesus.
It’s for everyone and all ages
Craft activities, games, songs, Godly Play and delicious treats !

• June 1st : Kite making and flying with the Holy Spirit
• July 6th : Building bug friendly houses for God’s little creatures
• August 3rd : Teddy Bears picnic… or any cuddly toy
• September 7th : Godly Play story telling
• October 5th : Harvest Samba Celebration!
• November 2nd : Poppy making and remembering
• December 7th : Christingle crafting

To find out more contact fr. Jonathan at St Mary’s Church
07538 011579

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Our main Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion taken from Common Worship in contemporary language, with parts of the liturgy that are sung. We also sing four or five hymns, led by the organ and choir. On the Third Sunday of the month the St Luke's Prayer Team offer prayer ministry during the giving of communion.
The service is also available live-streamed on Zoom - please enquire for details.
Refreshments served afterwards - filter coffee, tea, biscuits, cake, and friendly chat.

A quiet sung service of evening prayer using the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language, this is followed by a short sermon and hymns.
N.B. Between November and March, Evensong, when it is listed, will be at 4pm during the winter months.

A group called Storrington Slimmers currently meets every week in the church building.
Self-guided slimming – check your own weight and direction.
Meet with others on the weight loss journey.
Celebrate with others – support and share.
Opportunities to share your stories and tips.
Share healthy recipes.
Cooking on a budget.
Make some positive steps to improve health and fitness.
Guest speakers.
£2.50 per session.
N.B. Group does not meet on Bank Holidays.

A Service of Morning Prayer from Common Worship Led by The Rector, Revd Jonathan Swindells. A quiet time of prayer to start the day.

Bell Ringing Practice and Tuition using digital rope and change-ringing technology.
Digital coaching sessions for bell ringers across the Diocese of Chichester.

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.
The service is followed by Wednesday Morning Café in the Church - filter coffee, tea, refreshments, friendly chat, and games.

Friendly chat over filter coffee, tea, biscuits and cake.
Bring & Buy table and other activities.
All are welcome.

SPACE - Somewhere for People to make Art or Crafts and Escape from home for a couple of hours!

Come and meet with others to work on some craft or art piece. Bring something of your own or work on something different.

All are welcome to come along.

Every 3rd/4th Saturday in the month.
Bell Ringing Practice and Tuition using digital rope and change-ringing technology.
Digital coaching sessions for bell ringers across the Diocese of Chichester.

A quiet contemplative Holy Communion service taken from the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language.
The service is followed by Afternoon Café in the Church - filter coffee, tea, refreshments, friendly chat, and games.

Cream Tea in the Churchyard raising money for Family Support Work.
£5 Adult, Children free.
All-age treasure trail around the church and churchyard.
Event organised by Cafe in the Church.

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An afternoon of fun and exploring for all the family.
Meet Buzz the Bee and explore the churchyard and find out more about bees. What creatures live in our churchyard? Come and find out.
Messy Church crafts in the church making prayer love hearts, bugs, and colourful butterflies.
Delicious treats served too!
**FREE**

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