The church is open every day from 9am to 5pm except when services are taking place. Enjoy the peace of this 160 year-old church with its 15th century tower and 12th century foundations. Admire the craftmanship of the stained glass windows that tell the story of Jesus. Pick up a guide or a card from our little shop or help yourself to information leaflets about faith and local mission and ministry.

Performance of extracts from Handel's Messiah by the Sidmouth Choral Society

Order 1 Traditional Language except BCP on 1st Sunday of the Month.

Eucharist service using Common Worship Order 1 in modern language. The congregation sing the hymns and canticles, led by our choir. The service is also live streamed on YouTube. We have refreshments after this service.

Sunday Evening Services are held every Sunday. The form of service varies, but most will use Common Worship Evening Prayer with hymns.

In church and on Zoom

Friends of Sidmouth Parish Church hold their coffee morning in the church on the first Saturday of each month. Church members and non-members enjoy fellowship over a drink.

Refreshments, cakes, stalls. Enjoy yourself and help raise money for the church.

Education Programme at Sidmouth Parish Church
SATURDAY 25 MAY
10:30AM - 1:00PM: JAZZ JAM SESSION
The first of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate. It will be supported by a house band of experienced performers to support attendees who wish to participate.
DRUM MASTERCLASS: 2.00PM – 3.00PM
Having been a full-time member of British rock band Kasabian for 20 years, Ian Matthews continues to be one of the most influential drummers in the UK.
4:00PM - 5:00PM: COMPOSITION & IMPROVISATION MASTERCLASS WITH GEORGE COOPER
With a varied and comprehensive list of musical credits including Hans Zimmer, Nigel Kennedy, U2, MF Doom, Slum Village, The Brand-New Heavies and many others. The session will be open to Q&A after George demonstrates his unique approach to composing and improvisation.
SUNDAY 26 MAY
1:00PM - 2:00PM: VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH AWARD – WINNING JAZZ SINGER IAN SHAW
Come and sing with multi-award winner and Sidmouth headliner, Ian Shaw. An experienced session singer, as well as an original and internationally respected jazz vocalist, Shaw has worked alongside some of the greatest choirs and orchestras in the world - and will fill this one hour session with technique and learning skills.
3:00PM - 4:00PM: JAZZ WORKSHOP – JAZZ PIANIST & COMPOSER CRAIG MILVERTON
Join jazz pianist Craig Milverton in this educational workshop offering the opportunity to gain experience in lyric interpretation and improvisation techniques, ensemble playing and group dynamics and much more.
MONDAY 27 MAY
10:30AM - 11:30AM: SAM MASSEY TRUMPET WORKSHOP
Devon-based trumpet player Sam Massey will host a workshop for trumpet players of all ages focussed around developing jazz
style and improvisation skills.
12:30PM - 1:30PM SUPERLOCRIAN CONCERT
Led by highly regarded composer Sam Massey, this six-piece wind ensemble contains some of the country’s leading jazz soloists, orchestral players, and world-class session musicians.
2:30PM - 5:00PM JAZZ JAM SESSION WITH SUPERLOCRIAN
The second of our curated Jazz Jams with an in - house band to support performers that wish to attend and participate.

An afternoon's entertainment in aid of Church funds.
Tickets £10 including refreshments.
Available from Paragon Books or on the door.