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Welcome
Welcome to St Mary’s Walberton in West Sussex, where people have encountered God’s love in Jesus for over a thousand years. We are a community of people on a journey together, committed to loving God and loving Community in all that we do.
We express our love for God in a rich variety of worship – from the beauty and rich tradition of Anglican liturgy and music to the informality of our ‘Morning Praise'. We seek to show our love for our community throughout the week in a range of activities and events, and through working in partnership with others. We find support for our life’s journey through opportunities to meet for prayer, learning and friendship tailored to different ages and needs.
As well as Walberton village, our parish covers the smaller settlements of Fontwell, Avisford and Slindon Common. For nearly 100 years we have been linked with the neighbouring rural parish of Binsted, with its delightful Norman church also dedicated to St Mary. If you live in any of these communities St Mary’s is your parish church.
As well as Walberton village, our parish covers the smaller settlements of Fontwell, Avisford and Slindon Common. For nearly 100 years we have been linked with the neighbouring rural parish of Binsted, with its delightful Norman church also dedicated to St Mary. If you live in any of these communities St Mary’s is your parish church.
If you are visiting the area St Mary’s stands ready to welcome you. Whatever your reason for coming here – whether you are in need of help; searching for a church; looking forward to your wedding or christening; exploring faith or simply passing by – come and see us soon. We would love to meet you.
FUNDING APPEAL FOR ST MARY'S WALBERTON KITCHEN SERVERY In order to fulfil our vision of providing a kitchen servery for our community we need to raise £5,000 to £6,000, of which £2,000 has already been pledged. Please would you consider a gift towards the cost of providing for this new facility, which will provide a more welcoming entrance to the building. CLICK HERE for further details & also of how to donate your gift.
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Lockdown Lent: A Parish at Prayer: St Theresa of Avila taught that prayer is nothing less than an act of love - love for God and love for others. Across the many different parts of Christ’s church each has its own rich tradition of prayer. Each day throughout Lent saw members of the parish of St Mary Walberton sharing a prayer, bible passage, personal reflection, quote or hymn, that they had personally found helpful in their own walk with Christ. Together these formed the building blocks of what we called our Lenten House of Prayer. To view this sharing of some of the riches we have gathered on our own journey of faith please click on the link. (see first box on right)
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Public Worship at St Mary's, Sunday 9 May. Please book if attending: Binsted - Kate Mills email: katemills2266@gmail.com Walberton -Jean Strickland, Tel 552825 email jean@strickland.co.uk Please bring your face mask when sitting indoors. Seating may be available outside, dependant on the weather conditions. We require sidespeople to steward future services, please email Jean Strickland if you are able to help. There is an online service if you are unable to join us in person.
Sunday 9 May - Rogation Sunday
From 9.00am Online Holy Communion (CW) Rev Tim Ward
10.30am Holy Communion (CW) Rev Tim Ward
6.00pm Binsted Evening Prayer (BCP) Kevin Durban-Jackson
Please join us for 'Zoom Coffee & Chat' from 12 noon. Email vicar@stmaryswalberton.org.uk for the link, if you do not receive emails from our ChurchSuite.
To view our Streamed Services & Service Sheets (see second box on right)
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Online Weekly Parish Prayers: Tuesday 11 May at 8.30am,for our well attended half hour opportunity for members of our church to come together in prayer, via Zoom. Please join us as we are praying for the life of the parish and also for all those involved or affected by the COVID-19 crisis. If you don’t wish to pray aloud, your presence is just as valuable. New to Zoom? Click HERE for instructions. You will be sent an invitation via ChurchSuite. Not on ChurchSuite? email houseofprayer@stmaryswalberton.org.uk
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For News and Support from St Mary's, the Parish Council and the local Community, read May's edition of the Parish News. (see third box on right)
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Church is Changing - Month 11: In response to this time of difficulty we at St Mary’s will be taking the following measures in line with our vision, Loving God - Loving Community: Please Click HERE for details.
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Church Office is currently manned on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The telephone is redirected to the Vicarage at weekends.
Tel: 01243 552792
Email: walberton.stmarys@uwclub.net
Guidance on Spiritual Communion from The Church of England Click HERE
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