A message from the Vicar, Canon Tom Mendel, SSC

Welcome to the virtual reality of St Mary’s, Eastbourne’s ancient Parish Church. After a millennium it continues to house a thriving Christian community within the Diocese of Chichester.

In this website you will discover something of the life of the parish: of who and where we are and what we do. At a time of much publicised turmoil within the Church, St Mary’s continues within the catholic tradition to welcome all who seek the ministry of Word and Sacrament.

As always, though, virtual reality is merely a taster. The Anglican tradition has always centred on worship. The old comment lex orandi, lex credendi very loosely translated means that if you want to know what we believe, look at the way we worship.

So I hope very much that whether as a visitor or a new resident, a Christian or an inquirer, this website will move you to experience the worshipping human and spiritual reality to which it points.

Tom Mendel.

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Come to our Candlemass Eucharist for all members of the Church Family.

Sunday 31st January 2010 - 9.45 a.m.

Children Welcome

The church is open daily for private prayer. Times of services can be found on this site, at the doors of the church, in the monthly Magazine or the Weekly Newsheet. Do visit other pages, by clicking the links above, for further information about St Mary's.

For Bookings for Baptisms and Weddings or if you would like further information or to speak to a member of the Ministry Team please telephone 01323 720420 for an appointment. or email us at admin@stmaryseastbourne.com

Accessibility

• The Church has a 'Loop' system to assist Hearing Aid users.
• Wheelchair ramps are available at the North Door and Ministers will bring Communion to the pew of anyone unable to reach the altar rail.
• There are wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities in the North Cloister.
• Large print service and hymn books are available on request.
• There is a creche available during the Parish Eucharist for 0-5's. See our Worship page for further details.