About us
Vision
Our vision is to be a worshipping, growing, loving and outreaching church and we extend a very warm welcome to everyone.
We hope you find the information in this website about the life of St. Mary's to be useful.
With love in Christ
Rev. Rod White. (Rector)
Community
St. Mary's Church in Northiam is an Anglican church in the Diocese of Chichester and is set in the heart of Northiam village in East Sussex. Although we meet in a beautiful, historic building which dates back to the 12th century, we worship and serve a living Lord and seek to share the good news of his love within our community and beyond.
Young People
Messy Church is for all ages, providing a fun environment in which children and adults can worship together, hear stories, make creative crafts and share a meal together. Come as a family. Come with friends (but please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult).
For more information contact Sarah White on 01797 235118
Serving the Community in so many ways
Prayer
Prayer plays a vital role in the life of the St. Mary's. Every weekday, at 9:05am in the church, there is the opportunity to meet for a brief and informal time of Morning Prayer in the coffee area of the church, at which we pray for the needs of the world, our community and the church. All welcome!
'Open the Book'
Each term we provide an interactive Bible Story to primary school children in Northiam. Scenery, props and costumes help to make each visit memorable for the children and audience participation is encouraged! We feel privileged to share the Word of God to the children in our community.
Testimonials
"Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome since moving to Northiam recently. Getting involved with church events has helped us meet new people and feel settled."
"There is so much going on in Northiam and thanks to the parish magazine we can keep up with all the events."
Visiting
Our church mission statement is "to the glory of God, serving the community in love" and we seek to care for any who have needs within our community. We have formed a small group of people who are happy to visit, so if you know anyone who is unwell, lonely or housebound who would welcome a friendly face and a chat, please contact us.
Bereavement Service
On Sunday 4th November at 4pm, there was a Service of Remembrance for anyone in our village who has lost a loved one, either recently or in the past and whether the funeral service was at St. Mary’s Church, Northiam or not.
This was a simple service of hymns, readings and prayers, with the opportunity to light a candle as a symbol of love, remembrance and prayer for their loved one.
Remembrance Service
The 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War was commemorated on Sunday 11th November at 10am in St Mary's Church, Northiam, culminating with an Act of Remembrance at the village war memorial.