Open daily 9am – 5:30pm Church Street, Ware, SG12 9EH
The nave of St Mary's looking towards the chancel, set for worship
Times of Worship

Worship at St Mary's

Day by day and week by week, we gather to pray, to praise and to share in the Eucharist. Whoever you are, you are welcome to join us.

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Sundays

The Lord's Day

The heart of our week is the Sunday Eucharist, celebrated in the Anglican tradition with warmth, reverence and fine music.

Every Sunday

Sunday8:00 am

Holy Communion Livestreamed

A said, reflective service of Holy Communion in church and livestreamed on Facebook. A gentle, prayerful start to the day.

Sunday10:00 am

Parish Eucharist Children's Church

Our main Sunday service of Holy Communion with hymns, choir and activities for children. Refreshments follow — all welcome. Also on Zoom.

Choral Evensong

1st Sunday5:00 pm

Choral Evensong

A traditional service of sung evening prayer, led by St Mary's Choir. A beautiful, contemplative close to the day.

3rd Sunday5:00 pm

Sung Evensong (BCP)

Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, led by St Mary's Choir — the timeless words of Cranmer set to music.

Through the week

The Daily Office

The rhythm of Morning and Evening Prayer is kept in the Lady Chapel, following the Church of England's daily lectionary.

Weekday Prayer & Communion

Mon–Thu9:15 am

Morning Prayer Livestreamed

Said Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel, also livestreamed to Facebook so you can join us wherever you are.

Mon–Thu5:00 pm

Evening Prayer

Said Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel. On Tuesdays it is sung from the Book of Common Prayer in the choir stalls.

Wednesday11:00 am

Holy Communion

A short, said midweek service of Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel — a quiet oasis in the middle of the week.

Wednesday7:45 pm

Bellringing Practice

Our tower band meets to practise. Visitors and prospective ringers are always welcome to come and watch or learn.

"For whatever reason you come — welcome. Come in to say a prayer, light a candle, and enjoy the space."

The welcome at St Mary's

All are welcome

New to St Mary's?

You don't need to know anyone, dress a certain way, or understand what to do. Just come as you are — we'll be glad to see you.