About Us

St Mary's Wivenhoe is a vibrant and growing church with a variety of services to suit all. 
There is a children's Sunday club that is held weekly at the same time as the morning service - except on the first Sunday of each month, when we have All Together church for adults and children together.
For children from age 12 there is the "The Way" Youth club that meets fortnightly on Tuesday evening.
Signing (BSL) during services is available by prior request - contact the Rector via St Mary's website.

Our morning Sunday service is streamed to Youtube twice a month. Only the backs of the congregation are seen but there are areas in the church that are not visible on camera, and if you ask on entry you will be guided appropriately.

A small choir sings at the Sunday services and an augmented choir assembles for concerts. 
The musical director is also St Mary's permanent organist. Visiting musicians regularly perform at the church.

Wivenhoe St Mary's Music Society regularly puts on concerts in the church and the Friends of St Mary's (FOSM) help towards the financial upkeep of the church building through the sale of branded merchandise.

The church enjoys warm relations with the community of Wivenhoe. It supports many and various community events and its own many social events are well supported locally.

We are within walking distance of the University of Essex (30 mins).