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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.
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 25 April: 10.30am Holy Communion (CW) Please book if you are attending with Jean Strickland, Tel 552825 or 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 25 April - Fourth Sunday of Easter
From 9.00am Online Holy Communion (CW) Rev Tim Ward
10.30am Holy Communion (CW) Rev Tim Ward
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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Face masks are obligatory, please sanitise your hands when you arrive and as you leave. Weddings are permitted with no more than 6 people attending. Church Funerals are permitted (maximum for our building will be 20 people at present) and Burial of Ashes are also permitted with no more than 6 people. Baptisms are allowed. For further details of COVID-19 permitted activities, under national lockdown rules, from the Church of England - Click HERE
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Online Weekly Parish Prayers: Tuesday 27 April 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 April's edition of the Parish News. (see third box on right)
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St Mary's New Kitchen Servery: Click Here to view all Public Notices and Drawings for the proposed new kitchen servery.
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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 the Coronavirus 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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