Please refer to the weekly pew sheet available from the porch for any addition's or changes to the regular services.

Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 30 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

A central Christian ritual reenacting Jesus' Last Supper

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Wednesday and Sunday at for 30 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 31 Dec 2025
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Morning prayer offers a way to start the day with focus, gratitude, and intention, ranging from structured Christian services.

Encounter

Occurring
Monthly. Every Last Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Encounter is a space to meet God in prayer and praise, by singing worship songs and celebrating Holy Communion together.
Less traditional than our other Sunday service; it’s a great place to ‘Encounter’ God in a different way, particularly families and those new to church.

Eucharist

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

A central Christian ritual commemorating Jesus' Last Supper, involving consecrated bread and wine, symbolising his body and blood, as a thanksgiving and remembrance of his sacrifice.

There will be a laying on of hands in the Ratton Chapel after the Encounter service.

BCP Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Holy Communion is the traditional Anglican/Episcopal service (Eucharist) centered on taking bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.

Parish Eucharist

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 28 Dec 2025, 25 Jan 2026, 22 Feb 2026, 29 Mar 2026, 26 Apr 2026, 31 May 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 30 Aug 2026, 27 Sep 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 27 Dec 2026
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

The central Christian worship service, also called Holy Communion or Mass, where a local church community gathers to share bread and wine, remembering Jesus' Last Supper, involving bible readings, prayers, a sermon, and a final blessing, uniting believers as the body of Christ and sending them out to live their faith.

Tea and coffee served in the Church Hall after this service.

Last Sunday of each month - Please see Encounter Service

Taizé Eucharist

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Wednesday at for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

A Taizé Eucharist is a Christian communion service inspired by the ecumenical Taizé Community's style, featuring simple, repetitive chants, extended periods of silent reflection, scripture, prayers, lighting of candles, burning of incense and the core elements of bread and wine, emphasizing unity, presence of Christ, and a foretaste of the Kingdom through the shared meal, welcoming people of all backgrounds. It's known for its meditative, inclusive atmosphere, often with communal singing and a focus on God's presence through the simple act of sharing the Eucharist.

Ash Wednesday Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday service marks the start of Lent with penitence, prayer, and fasting, featuring the central ritual of priests marking worshippers' foreheads with a cross of ashes, symbolising mortality and repentance, leading into the 40-day journey of spiritual reflection and preparation for Easter.