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?
Parish prayers are offered in St Mary’s on the second Saturday of each month. No need to book or reserve a place, please come along.
Please join us to play board games, have a cuppa and catch up with friends old and new.
Every month of the 2nd Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.
No need to book just come along, bring your favourite games if you would like to.
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.
Informal Worship with hymns old and new is held in St Mary’s church each month on the second Sunday at 6pm.
No need to book or reserve a place, please come along.
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.
Breathing Space: From May 2022 onwards on the third Sunday of each month we hold a service with modern hymns, music group and a short talk, followed by a time of fellowship in the hall afterwards. Please come along (and bring a friend!). 
Christmas Services
You are warmly invited to join us at our Christmas Services:
CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday 24th December
8.00am Said Eucharist (BCP) St Mary’s
10.00am Sung Eucharist (CW) St Mary’s
11.00am Eucharist with Carols (CW) St Laurence’s
4.00pm Carols in St Mary’s… 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