St Mary's Church, 1 Steeple End, Halesworth, Suffolk
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Brief description
"We have a warm and inviting church that has served the community for centuries, which is steeped in history and sits at the heart of the BVTM in the traditional market town of Halesworth. St. Mary’s has an active, and welcoming worshipping presence (supported by the Friends of St. Mary’s FOSM). We’re an inclusive worship community, through Christ-centred worshipping love, using many forms of liturgy including:- The Book of Common Prayer, Common Worship, Iona, Taize, Choral Evensong, Breakfast Church and many more. Imaginative plans to regenerate St. Mary’s as the thriving heritage and community centre of Halesworth and the core/mother/hub church of the team are now being laid for today’s and tomorrow’s needs, which will enable the church to serve the community better, through providing appropriate facilities and opening up the church even more. St. Mary’s has open doors all year round. We’re an inclusive Church and proud of it. With a thriving lay ministry to spread the good news the future looks very exciting.
The Church sits in the heart of town and is “a fine sight” to behold. The building is being restored stage by stage but is a fine example of 15th Century work. The tower was significantly restored in 1990 and houses eight fine bells. With the Lady Chapel open for daily prayer and with the Team office located behind the grand organ, St Mary’s is rarely empty!"
Address
St Mary's Church, 1 Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL
https://www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk/st-marys-church-halesworth
2025:
"Churchwarden: Jason Busby - dominic.doble@phonecoop.coop
Team Rector: The Revd Dominic Doble - jasonbusby@yahoo.co.uk"
Phone
https://www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk/st-marys-church-halesworth
2025:
"Churchwarden: Jason Busby - 01986 873336
Team Rector: The Revd Dominic Doble - 01986 948968/07743 554955
Website
https://www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk/st-marys-church-halesworth
Directions
Opening Times
https://www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk/st-marys-church-halesworth
2025:
"Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am - 1pm"
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Halesworth Station is 0.5 miles away.
Amenities
https://www.blythvalleychurches.org.uk/st-marys-church-halesworth
2025:
"Facilities include:
Committed PCC and Friends of St. Mary’s.
Art, music and regular events/concerts.
Social events/fundraising activities.
Community focused.
Mothers’ Union
Worship and joy in everything we do.
Friends of St. Mary’s (FOSM)
Cafe Church
Foodbank
50/50 Club
Team Choir
Churches Together INCLUSIVE
Monthly Recitals"
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
125 metres*
Halesworth and District Museum, Suffolk
512 metres*
Halesworth Train Station, Suffolk
581 metres*
Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum, Suffolk
1.26 miles*
Walpole Old Chapel, Walpole, Halesworth, Suffolk
1.57 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.