St Mary's Church Rye

04/06/2026

https://www.ryenews.org.uk/news/bishops-final-service-is-in-st-marys

Bishop Martin's last episcopal service before he retired

Bishop Martin News Bishop’s final service is in St Mary’s By Kt Bruce - June 4, 2026 0 141 The Right Reverend Dr Martin Warner has retired as Bishop of Chichester after more than a decade leading the Diocese of Chichester, bringing to a close a ministry centred on safeguarding, pastoral care and...

01/06/2026

Here is a video of +Bishop Martin's last episcopal service as Bishop Of the Diocese of Chichester

https://youtu.be/yfNN5GwhZxY

St Mary's Church East Guldeford
Paul White
Annie Baker
Christine Emson
Rye, East Sussex
ITV News

A fitting final chapter for a much-loved ministry.On Sunday May 31 at St Mary’s Church, Rye, clergy and congregation gathered for the last episcopal service...

01/06/2026

Bishop Martin’s last service St Mary's Church Rye
Led by Rev’dPaul White

Is featured in Rye and Battle Observer

The Bishop of Chichester Dr Martin Warner gave his final Sunday service at St Mary’s Church in Rye on May 31.

31/05/2026

After the service for Bishop Martin there was an amazing afternoon tea served by these wonderful angels
Every church should have these angels

31/05/2026

Tonight was the last episcopal service for Bishop Martin at St Mary's Rye. He said he loved being in East Sussex but of course loved west Sussex too. The music was beautiful and uplifting.
Bishop Martin is a people's Bishop and spent a great deal of time greeting the congregation with warmth and friendship
Full stoty in Rye News this week

Diocese of Chichester

29/05/2026

You are warmly invited to a service of Choral Evensong this Trinity Sunday 31 May at 4.00pm.

This is a significant service as we shall be hosting Bp Martin Warner, Bishop of Chichester, for his farewell service from the Diocese as he retires.

It would be lovely to see you there.

Dr Warner studied at St Chad’s College in Durham before completing his theological training at St Stephen’s House, Oxford. He was ordained deacon (1984) and priest (1985) in Exeter Cathedral whilst working as Curate of St Peter’s Plymouth.

23/05/2026

Flower Festival at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Peasmarsh this weekend. The theme is ‘100 years of television’. Some lovely arrangements and one by the St Mary’s Flower Guild leader, Ruth. If you’re in the area this weekend it is worth a visit. Plant stall and refreshments also.

20/05/2026

The clergy of Rye Deanery welcome Rev’d Francesca Reid as the new Rector of Brede.

The Deanery is now back up to strength and with some young faces too!