The Parish Of Goring‑By‑Sea – The churches of St Mary’s and St Laurence’s

Hello and welcome to the Parish of Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex.

The parish hosts two Anglican churches; St. Mary's and St. Laurence's, and is home to nearly 8000 people.

Our church family is a lively and assorted community of people of various ages with a real desire to know God better and respond to his amazing love by serving our local community and beyond.

We strive to ‘grow a healthy church’ and would love to meet you, so why not come along to one of our services.

You will be made most welcome.

- Father George (Vicar of Goring-by-Sea)

What's on?

Month view:

Aug

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Morning Prayer (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 17 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am

A said service using traditional wording from the Book of Common Prayer (no sermon)

Categories: Morning Prayer

Holy Communion (Thursdays at St. Mary’s)

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Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Holy Communion (said) using the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

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Coffee Time (St.Mary’s)

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Aug 17 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am

Categories: Social Activities

Aug

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Holy Communion (Early Service at St. Mary’s)

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Aug 20 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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Sunday Service (Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s)

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Aug 20 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

As always, tea and biscuits will be served after the service where you can get to know your fellow paritioners.

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Evensong (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Categories: Evensong

Aug

Mon

Morning Prayer (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 21 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am

A said service using traditional wording from the Book of Common Prayer (no sermon)

Categories: Morning Prayer

Aug

Tue

Morning Prayer (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 22 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am

A said service using traditional wording from the Book of Common Prayer (no sermon)

Categories: Morning Prayer

Aug

Wed

Morning Prayer (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 23 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am

A said service using traditional wording from the Book of Common Prayer (no sermon)

Categories: Morning Prayer

Celtic Communion (St. Mary’s)

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Aug 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

A Simple Celtic Communion: The service will be a reflective and informal Communion Service lasting about 40 minutes with room for silence, contemplative music and most importantly the sacred space to listen to God and “unpack the week” in His presence.

Categories: Celtic Communion

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What we've been up to...

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

This August the theme of our family service was “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” The weather was kind and we held the service in the Molson Garden Singing and music during the service was followed by a picnic and socialising … Continued

Jazz Mass

We held a very special “Jazz Mass” on Sunday the 23rd. The St. Mary’s music group performed a variety of jazz and “jazzified” pieces during the service. The congregation packed the church with truly wonderful worship. … Continued