Children and Youth People's Ministry

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Children and Young People are critical to the future of our church and we offer a warm welcome in Ringmer.

First Sunday from 10 is our way of worshipping through song, actions and activities. Come from 10am on the First Sunday of the month, join in and stay for coffee and biscuits too.

St Mary’s Toddlers provides a weekly fun space for babies and pre-school children with their parents, grandparents and carers to come together to play. Open most Wednesdays throughout the year, 10.30-12.00 in Ringmer Village Hall, admission is free but donations are welcome. You’ll be welcomed with a smile and a hot drink.

Our Authorised Lay Minister is a regular visitor to the Tiddlers & Toddlers group in Ringmer Village Hall. This parent-led group has been running for nearly 40 years and provides essential support for parents and carers.

Our connections with schools and community groups in Ringmer are an essential part of our ministry. Revd David is a regular at Ringmer Primary & Nursery School, and we offer support to Kings Academy Ringmer and music and volunteering opportunities to young people. If your children attend any of the uniformed groups, they will be invited to a Parade Service every 4 months or so where we give thanks for their groups and leaders.
Ringmer Sings Youth was a fun afternoon of singing late in 2023 and something we’d love to repeat. Young people are always welcome to join bell ringers and the choir. With weekly practices, you’ll quickly become part of the team.

We run the occasional themed fun time during the school holidays and work alongside Ringmer Baptist Church – you’ll find out more in Ringmer Church & Village News and keep an eye on our Facebook page.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect.

Where and When

Our Church is open everyday between 8.30am and 4pm. Do just drop in, whether for a time of quiet and prayer, or just to enjoy the historical richness and beauty of the building.

On Sundays we meet, in the Church (details here), for our Sunday Service, which starts at 10:00am. When you arrive you will be given a warm greeting by our sidespersons (who will be wearing lanyards, so you can spot them). They will give you the hymn book and service booklet, and will happily help with any queries you might have. Do sit wherever you like!

By the way, there is no need to dress up (unless you want to). Informal, comfortable, clothes are very acceptable... but do wear warm clothes on cold days. Our pew seats are heated in winter, but we no longer heat the church itself, only the congregation, so the building can be chilly on frosty days.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it.

Our Services

The service begins at 10am. On the first Sunday of every month we hold an informal family service, with hymns, talks, prayers, and activities (for everyone who wants to join in). Other Sunday services are more traditional Eucharists. We follow the modern Anglican liturgy, with hymns, readings from the Old and New Testaments, a sermon, and prayers. The choir will sing an anthem.

At the end of all our services there is an opportunity to meet and chat with members of the congregation and the clergy over a tea or coffee (and biscuit or two).

We also hold weekday prayers and services, with a spoken Eucharist on Thursday at 10, and prayers at 8.30 every day of the week. (For more details, click here.)

Groups and Volunteering

You might like to join one of our groups, or becoming involved with our activities for young people. We also welcome volunteers to help with everything from flower arranging and cleaning to being a sidesperson. If you are interested, do get in touch using the form below.

Getting Connected

Get in touch with us to plan your visit or make any other inquiries

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Our Clergy


Rev'd David Bouskill		Rev'd Pat Benton
David has been the Vicar in charge of St Mary the Virgin since 2022.		Pat is the Curate at St Mary's as well as being a hospital chaplain.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Revd David

Rev'd David