St Mary the Virgin
Swanage Dorset

St Mary the Virgin in Swanage, Dorset is a Christian congregation serving the Swanage community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.

We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.

Our vision is to impact and renew Swanage and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.

Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.

 

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Question: Where is St Mary the Virgin located?
Answer: St Mary the Virgin is located at Kings Road (near the Fire Station), Swanage, Dorset.

Question: Who is St Mary the Virgin's pastor?
Answer: St Mary the Virgin's pastor is The Revd Canon John Samuel WOOD.

Question: What time is service at St Mary the Virgin?
Answer: 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 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) 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

Question: What denominaiton is St Mary the Virgin?
Answer: St Mary the Virgin belongs to Church of England denomination.