St Mary the Virgin
Church of England
St Mary the Virgin welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Swanage area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
St Mary the Virgin at Swanage, Dorset is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of St Mary the Virgin is to make an impact for God, here in Swanage, Dorset by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Sunday
Holy Communion
Devotional in nature and suitable for those wishing to take part in a quieter act of worship.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Sung Eucharist (Parish Communion)
The main weekly act of worship is the Sung Eucharist at which the whole Church Family gathers. A sung service with hymns and choir music using CW Order One.
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Choral Evensong
An opportunity for reflective worship around the structure of sung and spoken texts from the scriptures in a traditional setting.
This service follows the BCP order for Evening Prayer with sung canticles (often to a choral setting) and a choir anthem as well as psalms and hymns. A sermon is preached at this service.
Occassionaly this service is replaced by other worship (especially around Advent/Christmas and during Lent)
Every Sunday at 6:30 PM for 55 minutes
Monday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Monday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
Tuesday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
Tuesday Group
Monthly meeting
Every last Tuesday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Wednesday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Wednesday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
Holy Communion
Midweek said Communion in the St. Aldhelm (Chapel). Followed by the T-pot in the Rectory Classroom
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ¾ hour
Evening Prayer
Daily Office, said in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Every Wednesday at 4:30 PM for 20 minutes
Study Group
A Monthly meeting to exploring The Lord's Prayer in small groups, following guided reading. Contact Nick Brown (njwbrown@btinternet.com) for more information.
Every second Wednesday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours
Thursday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Thursday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
Study Group
A Monthly meeting to exploring The Lord's Prayer in small groups, following guided reading. Contact Nick Brown (njwbrown@btinternet.com) for more information.
Every last Thursday at 2:30 PM for 1½ hours
Methodist-Anglican Study Group
The group meets together to deepen its members faith, studying a specific book or biblical text, whilst growing in understanding and fellowship. Contact Nick Brown or Geoff Coffin via the Church for more information.
Every last Thursday at 7:30 PM for 2 hours
Friday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Friday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
Noah's Ark
Meeting of play and prayer for pre-school children and their carers. Term-time only.
Every Friday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Choir Practice
The Choristers meet to rehearse between 7pm and 8pm.
Saint Mary's Choir (an adult SATB choir) meets between 7 45pm and 9 15pm.
No practices during August.
Every Friday at 7:00 PM for 135 minutes
Saturday
Morning Prayer
Daily Office, said every weekday (Mon to Sat) in the St Aldhelm (Chapel)
Daily during the week
Every Saturday at 8:00 AM for 20 minutes
STILLNESS
A time of quiet, including the opportunity to explore different spiritualities (with visitng speakers). Concluding with Compline/Night Prayer in a variety of styles.
Dates vary - please visit this site for updates.
Saturday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours
Location
Kings Road (near the Fire Station)
Swanage
Dorset
United Kingdom
BH19
Staff
The Revd Canon John Samuel WOOD
Incumbent
Contacts
Tel: 01929421117
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