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

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.

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 in traditional language taken from the Book of Common Prayer.
Service held in the Lady Chapel.

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 (well-known and contemporary) led by the 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 - fresh filter coffee, tea, biscuits, cake, and friendly chat.

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.

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

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 !
To find out more contact fr. Jonathan at St Mary’s Church
07538 011579 or email [email protected]

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A quiet sung service of evening prayer (Evensong) using the Book of Common Prayer in traditional language. Ferial responses are sung, the psalm will be said/sung, and the canticles are sung.
This is followed by a short sermon, hymns and closing prayers.

N.B. Between November and March, Evensong, when it is listed, will be at 4pm during the winter months.

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.

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.

The church building is open all day for prayer between 10.00am and 8.00pm
Prayer stations and opportunity to light a candle for peace
Led prayers on the hour, concluding with compline at 8pm.

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Join us in our award-winning churchyard for tasty treats, including fundraising games & an all-age treasure trail.
All money raised to FSW - Family Support Work in the Storrington area.

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We celebrate our Patronal Festival - Blessed Virgin Mary
Special celebration of Holy Communion
Refreshments served after the service

Everyone welcome – come along to enjoy this beautiful, traditional service on
this special feast day.
The service is followed by the Festival of Puddings (St Mary - patron saint of fruit and herbs) for the work of Mothers' Union projects in the Diocese of Chichester.

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