St Mary the Virgin, Battle
St Mary’s Services
Sundays
Parish Communion | Every Sunday at 9:30 am (for 1 hour)
Parish Communion following the Common Worship Lectionary. We have a robed choir led by our musical director, Vincent Wade. New members always welcome. The service is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits in the Whistler Centre.
11.15am Service (with coffee, pastries & Children’s Church) | Every Sunday at 11:15am
You are very welcome to come along to this informal service - we’d love to see you there!
There will be a cup of tea or coffee and something delicious to eat when you arrive. We sing a few songs and have a reading and a talk. There is great children's work in the Benedicta Whistler Centre next door. Everyone is welcome!
Choral Evensong | First and third Sundays of every month at 6pm
An uplifting service from the Book of Common Prayer with a short sermon and a robed choir singing hymns and anthems.
Thursdays
Holy Communion | Every Thursday at 10:30am (for 1 hour)
This service is held every week on a Thursday morning and is led by either the Dean or a member of the local retired clergy. You are very welcome to come along and it is held in the Lady Chapel which is to the left at the back of St Mary's. Once a month the Mothers' Union meet after the service and non-members are always welcome. Refreshments are provided after the service.
Getting to St Mary’s
By Car
St Mary The Virgin (Battle) can be found on:
Upper Lake
Battle
TN33 0AN
By Train
From Battle Train Station St Mary’s is an 11 min walk.
The walk is mostly flat via Lower Lake/A2100
Parking
There is limited parking in the St Mary’s car park, for other parking options see:
FAQ’s
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Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. The videos are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish.
We regularly run Alpha courses, get in contact here to find out when the next one is starting.
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St Mary's has been part of family and community life in Battle for 100's of years. The Church of England use the term 'Life Events' for Christenings, Marriages and Funerals.
Find out more about Life Events at St Mary's here
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Our graveyard was officially closed in 1861 but we do have a Garden of Remembrance where ashes can be buried in a short ceremony and for a small fee as per Church of England regulations.
Please note, there are no names or plaques allowed for legal reasons.
