St Mary's Church Balcombe

06/05/2026

By kind invitation of the Worrall family their beautiful Garden at Birchanger will be open this Saturday in aid of Church funds. Please come along and explore these glorious gardens and some wonderful home made refreshments 😊

16/04/2026

I stand with my brother in Christ, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, in his courageous call for a kingdom of peace.

As I prepare to visit Rome later this month to meet and pray with Pope Leo, I am mindful of his call to keep our eyes open to the suffering of the world, and our gaze fixed on our crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ – the image of the invisible God, in whose image and likeness every human being is made. In him, we recognise that we are children of the one Father and members of a single human family. Prayer is not an escape from the world, nor a turning away from injustice; rather, it is a turning towards God in the midst of it, confronting evil, seeking God’s will, and becoming instruments of transformation and peace.

Read my full statement on my website.

12/04/2026

Many people made donations towards our Easter lilies in memory of their departed loved ones. Those being remembered had their names recorded in a card and there were three beautiful arrangements of lilies in the church. They still look marvellous a week later.

31/03/2026

Our very special Children's Service on Good Friday, takes us on a journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Day. Join us for an interactive experience, followed by lots of arts and crafts and Hot Cross Buns

31/03/2026

Our Holy Week services are listed below. Do join us for any or all of them. If you have any questions about any of the services and what they involve, please do ask :-)

11/02/2026

Next Tuesday (the 17th) is Shrove Tuesday. Come and join us in the Parish Room where we shall be serving pancakes with a selection of toppings.

04/01/2026

Blessed chalk is available at St Mary’s on the table by the main door 🤗

As households across the Diocese of Chichester mark Epiphany, many will be asking God’s blessing on their homes: “Christus mansionem benedicat” – May Christ bless this house.

23/12/2025

Start your Christmas celebrations at 5pm on Christmas Eve at our Family Christingle and Crib Service

20/12/2025

Come and join us for our beautiful service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday 21st at 6pm at St Mary's Church.
All are welcome

08/12/2025

Details of our Christmas Services at St Mary's. Do join us for any or all of them 😇