Farleigh Court Road Farleigh Warlingham CR6 9PX
01883 623 011

St Mary's has a small, hardworking and loyal congregation, which is drawn from many miles around. Worshippers are attracted by the beauty of this country church within just a few miles of Greater London, by the continued use of traditional language for its services and by the friendliness of its welcome

St Marys stands in the small hamlet of Farleigh. Services are held every Sunday at 9.30 am, with Mattins on the first and third Sundays of the month, and Holy Communion on the other Sundays. In summer, Compline services are held at 8 pm, , and are held by candlelight. We also have Compline by candlelight during Advent and in Lent, held at 4 pm in the afternoon.   All these services are in traditional language, based on the book of Common Prayer.

The attractive village hall was built in 1998 , with gifts from the Farleigh Court Golf Club, grants from the Diocese, and Friends of St Mary's. The Hall is the venue for St Mary's excellent teas , held in summer on Sunday afternoons. The church is open during the teas, if you would like to look at the 11th century interior with its War memorial window

We would be very pleased to welcome you to  the church at any of the services, or to tea in the churchyard in the summer

 

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Church Lane Chelsham Warlingham CR6 9PJ please note there is a Church Lane in Warlingham which is not us!
01883 623011
https://allsaintswarlingham.org.uk/WCFTeam.html

Special Services 2018

A few special dates to save in your diary for next year (yes, we are organised!)

24th June - Animal Service - please bring any pets along to receive a blessing and join in!

1St July - Kelly Sunday

5th August - Lammas

9th September - Celebration of Marriage

23rd September - Harvest Thanksgiving

28th October - Souls of the Faithful Departed

 

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We are pleased and honoured to announce that we are now listed on the Prayer Book Society website, please take a moment to visit the site - please see link on the right hand side of this page.

Still not sure about joining us? Why not have a look at the reason our dedicated Treasurer, George Burne, attends St Leonards

Why I go to St Leonard's Church, Chelsham

We have had a home in Woldingham since 1961. I used to attend St Paul's and all our children were christened there. One day Keith Chaundy asked me to play cricket for St Leonard's team in a match against a team from All Saint's Church, Warlingham. This was the first time I had heard of St Leonard's and a number of years passed before I went there. However, in the 1990's I started infrequently to attend St Leonard's services and ceased to go to St Paul's.

In 1997, we were sent by my company to Vancouver, and Albert Hoey would send me copies of the Parish Magazine. I heard that there were problems with the 700 year-old bell in the tower so I sent a donation. Following this, the money was raised to rehang the bell and its wonderful sound can be heard to this day. When I returned from Canada, I started to attend St Leonard's more regularly and on the sad death of Owen Cooper, I was asked to take on the responsibility of Treasurer; a position I still undertake.

Why did I change my allegiance? Am I a rebel or a refugee? I suppose we all seek comfort and support in our worship. St Leonard's is a very holy place. People have been worshipping since 1280 and the very stones speak of those who have taken communion there. The steps to the altar are worn down by the thousands who have trod on them. The stained glass windows are beautiful and provide inspiration. The font is 700 years old. I like the use of the Book of Common Prayer with the wonderful words I remember from my earliest days. The congregation, though small, is very friendly and we all enjoy a cup of coffee after the service with one of Nancy Marsh's delicious cakes.

I will leave the last word to another Woldingham resident who said ‘St Leonard's is a good place to pray in'. Why don't you join me and see if your prayers are answered?

George Burne, 2016

 

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