Hello and welcome
Welcome to the Parish of Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex.The parish hosts two Anglican churches; St. Mary's and St. Laurence's
Our church is active and growing. We offer worship opportunities in our churches and on-line. Please see below for up-to-date details.
Both St Mary's and St Laurence's churches are open for personal prayer every day: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 12.00noon to 4.00pm.
We are Christ-centred, growing in faith, love and service.
Worship in our churches
Regular Services:
8am - Said Eucharist (BCP) in St Mary's Church
10am - Sung Eucharist except 1st Sunday of each month All Age Worship in St Mary's Church (this service is also live-streamed via Facebook each week).
11am (last Sunday of each month) Eucharist in St Laurence's Church.
4pm (third Sunday of each month) Feast@4 (for 9-14 year olds) in St Mary's Church.
6pm (second Sunday of each month) ‘Second at Six’ in St Mary’s Church. Informal worship with hymns old and new
6pm (fourth Sunday of each month) Evensong in St Mary's Church
Weekday Services:
10am Tuesdays - Said Eucharist (BCP) in St Mary's Church
10am Thursdays - Said Eucharist (CW) in St Laurence's Church
9am (second Saturday of each month) Parish Prayers in St Mary's Church
For further details of our services please see 'Our Worship'
Parish Newsletters
Keeping in touch and supplying up-to-date information is key to our parish, please check here for our weekly newsletters and monthly extra newsletters:
Prayer Resources
Praying at all times and for all things is the way we are told to live; and the good news is that prayer is real and it works! During this time of great challenge and anxiety we are called to prayer. Download these recommended apps from your preferred app store or click on the link for further information.
Lectio 365 is an easy-to-use way of meditating on the Bible that's been used by Christians for centuries. Each day we read the same passage twice, expectant that God will speak through it into our lives.
Pray As You Go is a daily prayer session, designed to help you pray whenever you find time.
Time to pray is a traditional worship app with everything you need. Follow a simple pattern of day or night prayer that varies according to the season and day of the week. It has guidance on sustaining a pattern of regular prayer.
or access The Church of England's Daily Hope Line on 0800 804 8044
What's on?
Said Eucharist (BCP) is held each Sunday in St Mary’s at 8am.
You do not need to book or reserve your place, please join us.
Sung Eucharist is held each week in St Mary’s Church at 10am (except First Sunday when there is All Age Worship with no Eucharist).
No need to book or reserve your place, please join us.
Sunday Eucharist is held in St Laurence’s church each month on the last Sunday of the month.
No need to book or reserve a place, please come along.
Evensong is held in St Mary’s church each month on the 4th Sunday at 6pm.
No need to book or reserve your place, please come along.
For any items you would like raised at this meeting please notify the Temporary PCC Secretary Keith Lelliott keithlelliott@yahoo.co.uk
Weekday Eucaharist service in St Mary’s
No need to book or reserve a place, please come along.
Smarties parent and toddler group meets in St Mary’s Hall on Wednesday mornings from 09.15 – 11.00 (term time only).
It is for all preschoolers from birth together their care-givers. There are craft activities, live music, toys and refreshments. Cost is £1.50 per week, you will be made very welcome.
Contact: Karen King at kaz.king@ntlworld.com or on 07912 693549.
A weekday Eucharist is held in St Laurence’s church each Thursday at 10am.
You do not need to book or reserve your place, please come along and join us.
Said Eucharist (BCP) is held each Sunday in St Mary’s at 8am.
You do not need to book or reserve your place, please join us.
We welcome people of all ages to this service which does not include Communion (Holy Eucharist).
We provide activity bags for children.
Music and songs are all-age friendly, as are the clergy and the congregation!!
We hold this service once each month on the 1sy Sunday of the month. You are very welcome to join us for services on other Sundays, why not try ‘Breathing Space’ on the third Sunday?
Feast @ 4 Sunday 19th November
This Sunday (19th November) for all those aged 8 – 14 yrs. (Y4-9). Fun, games, informal worship, music, and food.
Come along and bring your friends. 4pm St Mary’s Church Hall. Theme: Our gifts and talents – do we use … Read more
25th November – SOLD OUT An Afternoon of International Music, Food and Dance
Saturday 25th November 1pm-4pm
St Mary’s Church Hall
16 Ilex Way, BN12 4UZ