Please refer to the weekly pew sheet on the ‘news and notices’ for any addition's or changes to the regular services.

Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Wednesday and Sunday at for 30 mins
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.

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.

Ash Wednesday Solemn Eucharist

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.

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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.

Holy Hour

Occurring
Every Friday at for 1 hour
Start date
Please note that this event will not start until
Venue
St Mary the Virgin
Address
Church Street Willingdon Eastbourne, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Fridays in Lent. Come and spend some time in silent prayer before the Holy Sacrament.

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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

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.

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

Parish Eucharist

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 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
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 18 Feb 2026
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.

Palm Sunday. Service of Devotion

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

A Palm Sunday service of devotion commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with prayer, Scripture, and symbolic action, while already turning the congregation’s attention toward the Passion.

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Holy Week. Contemplative Eucharist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter, the Hydneye
Address
St Peter, the Hydneye, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9BY, United Kingdom

A Holy Week contemplative Eucharist is a simple, prayerful celebration of Holy Communion marked by silence and reflection on Christ’s journey toward the cross.

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Maundy Thursday. Eucharist

Occurring
for 5 hours
Venue
St Peter, The Hydneye
Address
St Peter, The Hydneye, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9BY, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus’ command to love one another, given at the Last Supper, and recalls the institution of Holy Communion and Jesus’ act of humble service in washing his disciples’ feet.

Followed by a watch until midnight at the altar of repose.

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Good Friday. Children’s Service

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

A children’s Good Friday service is a quiet, reflective act of worship that tells the story of Jesus’ death with sensitivity to help children explore themes of love, sadness, and hope.

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Good Friday. Walk of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St Peter, the Hydneye
Address
St Peter, the Hydneye, Eastbourne, BN22 9BY, United Kingdom

Good Friday Walk of Witness is a public Christian procession, where the parishes of Willingdon, Hampden Park and The Hydneye walk together from St Peter, the Hydneye to Hampden Park, to remember Christ’s journey to the cross.

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Good Friday. Act of Witness

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Hampden Park
Address
Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 9QR, United Kingdom

We all gather in Hampden Park (by the tea chalet) to remember Jesus’ journey to the cross. This public act of witness invites all to pause and reflect on the meaning of Good Friday.

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Good Friday. Liturgy

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

The Good Friday liturgy is a stark and reverent service centred on the reading of the Passion, solemn prayer, and the veneration of the cross, observing Christ’s death in silence and hope.

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Easter Day. Dawn Vigil

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary, Hampden Park
Address
St Mary, Hampden Park, EASTBOURNE, BN22 9PP, United Kingdom

Easter Day dawn vigil is a quiet yet joyful service held at sunrise, marking the resurrection of Christ as light overcomes darkness and the Easter proclamation is first heard.

Followed by breakfast together.

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Messy Church

Occurring
Saturday 07 February 2026, Saturday 02 May 2026, Saturday 04 July 2026, Saturday 03 October 2026, Saturday 05 December 2026 at for 2 hours, 30 mins
Venue
St Mary’s Church Hall
Address
St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street WILLINGDON, BN20 9HT, United Kingdom

Messy Church takes place at the church hall, Church Street, from 3.00 to 5.30pm usually on the first Saturday of the month. All upcoming sessions can be found on the service and events calendar.

All are very welcome to accompany their children. We welcome parents, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles. There’s lots of fun and fellowship as we spend quality time together. The sessions start off with fun activities, games and crafts, followed by songs and stories in church. Returning to the hall a meal is then served for everyone.

There is no charge for Messy Church.

If you will be attending and have any special dietary requirements, or would like to be added to the Messy Church mailing list, please contact the office:-
[email protected]