St Mary the Virgin, PO30 1NR


Church
St Mary the Virgin, Newport Minster, Saint John and Carisbrooke
Address
High Street, Carisbrooke, PO30 1NR
Deanery
Isle Of Wight
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We are the “Church on the Hill” serving God’s people in Carisbrooke. We are a “middle of the road” Anglican church with regular Sunday Services. Everyone is welome.

We are part of the newly formed parish of Newport and Carisbooke with Gatcombe which is comprised of Newport Minster, St John’s, St Mary,s, St Nicholas in Castro and St Olave’s Gatcombe. The parish is part of the Deanery of the Isle of Wight in the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Safe from harm

The parish of Newport Minster, Saint John and Carisbrooke is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

The Safeguarding Officer for St Mary's Church is Ann Smout.


Sunday


  • Holy Communion

    The service for those who prefer a quieter, said service

    Every Sunday at 8 a.m. for 50 minutes

    Common worship, Communion, Church, Prayers

  • Holy Communion

    A simple early morning service of Holy Communion.

    Every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8 a.m. for 60 minutes

    Common worship, Communion, Church, Prayers, Singingevent, Hymnsevent

  • Cafe Service

    A more informal cafe style service in the church hall.

    Every 3rd Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for 60 minutes

    Common worship, Coffee, Prayers, Hall, Singingevent, Musicevent, Hymnsevent, Worship

  • Fruitful@9.30

    A considerably less formal service, ideal for those who don't want a Communion Service.
    Family-friendly.

    Every 3rd Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for 60 minutes

    Family friendly, Coffee, Allages, Church, Prayers, Choirevent, Singingevent, Musicevent, Hymnsevent

  • Holy Communion

    A weekly service of Holy Communion using Common Worship.

    Every 1st , 2nd , 4th and 5th Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for 60 minutes

    Common worship, Communion, Church, Prayers, Choirevent, Singingevent, Musicevent, Hymnsevent, Organ, Gluten-free_communion

  • Holy Communion

    The main Sunday Service

    Every 1st , 2nd , 4th and 5th Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for 75 minutes

    Common worship, Coffee, Sunday school, Communion, Church, Prayers, Choirevent, Singingevent, Musicevent, Hymnsevent

  • Youth Alpha

    A series of meetings for young people of secondary school age interested in finding out about Christianity.
    If you would like to know more please contact Rev Emma Cooksey on emma.cooksey@cofeheartofwight.org
    Please note, the meeting on Sunday 3rd Nov is in St John's hall.

    Every Sunday at 6 p.m. for 120 minutes

    Coffee, Church, Youth, Alpha

  • Said Evensong

    A said Evensong with hymns, following a shortened Book of Common Prayer service.

    Every 1st and 2nd Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for 50 minutes

    Common prayer, Church, Prayers

Monday


Tuesday


  • Holy Communion

    A quiet, said service in the middle of the week,
    followed by coffee in the local pub.

    Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for 30 minutes

    Common worship, Coffee, Communion, Church, Prayers, Pub

  • Play Cafe with Pitter Patter

    Join us for free stay and play activities for children aged 5 and under and their carers. Activities, drink and snack provided.

    Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for 90 minutes

    Family friendly, Hall, Parentstoddlers, Baby_and_toddler_group

Wednesday


  • Parsons Pantry

    Pop into St Mary's Church for tea/coffee and cake.

    Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 150 minutes

    Coffee, Church, Communityevent, Coffemorning

  • Parson's Pantry

    Our own village cafe, serving a selection of teas and coffees, and of course homemade cakes. All the profits go to the church.

    Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 2 minutes

    Hall

Thursday


  • Youth Alpha

    A series of meetings for young people of secondary school age interested in finding out about Christianity.
    If you would like to know more please contact Rev Emma Cooksey on emma.cooksey@cofeheartofwight.org

    Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. for 120 minutes

    Coffee, Church, Youth, Alpha

Friday


Saturday


  • Handicraft Group (Socks)

    Bring your own knitting project or join in on the morning.

    Every Saturday at 10 a.m. for 120 minutes

    Coffee, Communityevent, Pub

Full name
St Mary the Virgin
Patron
The Queens College, Oxford
Built
about 1070
Deanery
Isle Of Wight
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