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, 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.
You will be made most welcome.
What's on?
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your entire life, everybody is welcome to join us in worship.
St. Mary’s is home to a broad range of regular paritioners from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and different cultures.
We would love to welcome you to the church so please feel free to simply “turn-up”.
If you let us know that you are new to the church, we’ll make sure that you get off to a good start.
As always, tea and biscuits will be served after the service where you can get to know your fellow paritioners.
Fun, friendship and fellowship in the hall
Coffee for adults
Activities for children
Our services are easy to follow, relaxed and suitable for all ages
We welcome children and have a range of toys and books
available for them at the back of the church
Guides, Brownies and Rainbows participate in the services on parade Sundays
Please come along, you will be made very welcome
Join us in the hall for a cuppa and chat before the service
Transport a problem? We’ll arrange to pick you up.
Coming on your own? We’ll arrange for a ‘church-buddy’ to meet you on arrival and guide you through the service and introduce you to others.
Not sure about the kids? They are welcome! Activities will be available for them during coffee time, plus our Rainbows, Brownies and Guides will be there too.
To arrange lifts, a church-buddy or for more information please contact:
Geoff 01903 240540, Ruth 07860 641915, Angela 07980 152855 or Julie 01903 249685
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.
Our family services are fun!
Lively music and a loving, friendly welcome for everyone
Children of all ages are welcome and they can make as much, or as little noise as they like!
Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here your entire life, everybody is welcome to join us in worship.
St. Mary’s is home to a broad range of regular paritioners from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and different cultures.
We would love to welcome you to the church so please feel free to simply “turn-up”.
If you let us know that you are new to the church, we’ll make sure that you get off to a good start.
As always, tea and biscuits will be served after the service where you can get to know your fellow paritioners.
What we're doing...
Updates on our Giving
Every year the Parish supports a number of Christian organisations through donation, prayer and focus. We have recently received updates from two of our charities, these can be read below. For information about our giving please visit our Giving … Continued
Father George Sings
In March, on Saturday, 17th , at 7:30pm in Arundel Cathedral, our very own Father George is singing as a member of Angmering Chorale, as they perform Handel’s masterpiece, “The Messiah”, with full orchestra, “Sinfonia of Arun”. Tickets are £15 … Continued
Goring Parish News
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St Mary's and St Laurence's Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
St Mary's and St Laurence's Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West SussexMonday, June 18th, 2018 at 7:52pm
St Mary's and St Laurence's Churches, Parish of Goring-by-Sea, West SussexSunday, June 17th, 2018 at 12:05am
Getting Married?
We love weddings and are proud to perform wedding ceremonies throughout the year.