What’s on at St Marys
We host a variety of Church Services and Community Activities each week, as well as Special Events throughout the year.
Sunday Services
1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
8.30am Holy Communion Service
10am Communion Service with Striders for children
2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
8.30am Holy Communion Service
10am Morning Worship with Striders for children
3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
8.30am Holy Communion Service
10am All Together Communion Service
4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
8.30am Holy Communion Service
10am Build (Service with Lego and breakfast)
5TH SUNDAY OF MONTH
8.30am Holy Communion Service
Our Sunday Services vary in style - traditional, contemporary, and family-focused, so there's something to suit different ways of worshipping.
Special Events
WORLD WAR 1 & SOUTHAMPTON Heritage Talk
As part of our Heritage programme, this fascinating talk on The Great War (WW1) and Southampton will be presented by experts from Southampton's SeaCity Museum.
Speaker: Andy Skinner
This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance to help us plan seating.
Arrive at 6.30pm for refreshments. The Talk starts at 7pm.
To register your attendance:
Tel: 023 8044 8337
Email: heritage@sholing.church
Raine Geoghegan award-nominated Romani poet
Raine Geoghegan, M.A. is a poet, scriptwriter and performer of Romany, Welsh and Irish ethnicity.
She is a Forward Prize, twice Pushcart Prize, and Best of the Net nominee whose work has been published internationally and online. She has three books published with Hedgehog Press and two with Salmon Press. She was brought up in a Romany household in Middlesex and has written much about her childhood and her ancestors. She gives performances in the UK and Ireland and has had the great honour of reading her work in the 'Church in the Woods' also known as the Gypsy Church on Bramdean Common.
On 7th November Raine will read from her poetry collections and share stories based on her family. She will take you to the hop fields in Kent and Herefordshire, the apple orchards in the Vale of Evesham, the strawberry fields in East Sussex and also back to the time when her great granny sold flowers along the road and her great grandfather was born under a gooseberry bush. There'll be poems, monologues and Gypsy lullabies. Towards the end of her performance she will open the floor to anyone who would like to share a story, poem or song and there'll be time to ask any questions you may have.
She will also bring along a few books so please BRING CASH if you wish to purchase. They range from £6-15.
This event is free to attend. To register your attendance please email: heritage@sholing.church or tel: 023 8044 8337.
Sholing Christmas Fayre
Our popular annual Christmas Fayre is where everyone from the community gathers and enjoys all things Christmas.
Full details will be published soon.
TITANIC & SOUTHAMPTON Heritage Talk
As part of our Heritage programme, this fascinating talk on Titantic and Southampton will be presented by experts from Southampton's SeaCity Museum.
Speaker: Bea Honeycombe-Foster
This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance to help us plan seating.
Arrive at 6.30pm for refreshments. The Talk starts at 7pm.
To register your attendance:
Tel: 023 8044 8337
Email: heritage@sholing.church
WORLD WAR 2 & SOUTHAMPTON Heritage Talk
As part of our Heritage programme, this fascinating talk on World War 2 and Southampton will be presented by experts from Southampton's SeaCity Museum.
Speaker: Imi Brine
This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance to help us plan seating.
Arrive at 6.30pm for refreshments. The Talk starts at 7pm.
To register your attendance:
Tel: 023 8044 8337
Email: heritage@sholing.church
VICTORIAN SOUTHAMPTON Heritage Talk
As part of our Heritage programme, this fascinating talk on Victorian Southampton will be presented by experts from Southampton's SeaCity Museum.
Speaker: Andy Skinner
This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance to help us plan seating.
Arrive at 6.30pm for refreshments. The Talk starts at 7pm.
To register your attendance:
Tel: 023 8044 8337
Email: heritage@sholing.church
Start Course
Curious about faith?
We’re really encouraged by the number of people who’ve already expressed interest in our Start! course – thank you! If you’re one of them, we’re looking forward to welcoming you soon.
Start! is a free, relaxed six-session course for anyone who’s curious about Christianity:
• What is Christianity all about?
• Who is Jesus and why does he matter?
• How can faith make a difference in everyday life?
Dates: 8, 15, 22 Feb & 1, 8, 15 March
Time: 2-4pm (includes coffee & cake)
Location: Parish Hall at St Mary’s Church, Sholing, 49 St Monica Road, Sholing SO19 8ES.
You don’t need any church background, Bible knowledge, or prior faith – this course is open to everyone, especially those who are just beginning to explore or ask questions.
Friendly, informal, and down-to-earth – with plenty of space to listen, reflect, and ask questions.
Booking is required.
To book your place, please email: office@sholing.church
Weekly Activities
Please double check if the event is running in the Live Calendar below.
MONDAY
8.45-10am - Friends of St Monica Coffee Morning (term time) - open to any families in Sholing. No need to book, just turn up and you’ll receive a warm welcome.
6.10pm - Aerobic Strengthening. To book, email elevatefitnessandmind@gmail.com
TUESDAY
10am-3pm - Food Bank. You will need a voucher issued by a partner agency (e.g., Citizens Advice, housing officers, schools, doctors or church).
6.30pm - 2nd Sholing Guides
WEDNESDAY
10.15am - Over 60s keep fit To book, email elevatefitnessandmind@gmail.com
6.10pm - Aerobic Strengthening. To book, email elevatefitnessandmind@gmail.com
THURSDAY
10-11.30am Thursday Cuppa. Join us for tea, cake & activities.
6-7pm Singing Group - new members always welcome.
7.15pm Church Band Practice
HALL HIRE
If you’re interested in hiring our hall, full details are on our Hall Hire page. Please email the office for availability - office@sholing.church
Live Calendar
Click on activity for further details