St Mary's
Snettisham
YOUR LOCAL CHURCH WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME
We have some exciting events this summer at St Mary's! - click here for more details
St Mary's Church, Old Church Rd, Snettisham, King's Lynn PE31 7NA
ABOUT US
Welcome to St Mary's Church in Snettisham
St Mary's is a friendly, welcoming Christian church determined to encourage the Lord's work in this part of Norfolk. As well as being a centre for Christian worship for over 700 years, the church provides a safe haven for our community and regularly holds concerts, recitals and other events which attract both church and village alike.
For any enquiries please contact:
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Rector
Rev. Rachel Alexander
Tel: 01485 542303
Mobile: 07764461704
Church Warden & Safeguarding Officer
Andy Gee
Mobile: 07786 330980
Church Warden
Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
Our Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding.
OUR CHURCH
Describe your image
"The most exciting
14th Century decorated church in Norfolk"
Nikolaus Pevsner
A brief history of St Mary's
St Mary's church with its 175 foot tall tower and spire, sits on high ground above the village of Snettisham, West Norfolk, and was often a landmark for mariners navigating The Wash.
The present church was built in 1340, but a previous church existed and Snettisham village was built around it. The Black Death sadly destroyed the original village.
St Mary's church was regarded by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as the best "decorated" church in East Anglia. Its stone spire, soaring 175 feet, is a rarity in Norfolk, with only the Cathedral and three other churches having one.
The stained-glass windows alone are spectacular with an equally impressive Medieval pulpit and eagle lectern. Various hatchments decorate the vestry and, for such a small Norfolk village, St Mary's dominates the skyline.
As well as being a centre for Christian worship for over 700 years, the church provides a safe haven from the busyness of 21st Century life - and regularly holds concerts, recitals and other events which attract both church and village alike.
OUR COMMUNITY
Our vision is to love God and love people
CONNECT WITH US
Friends of St Mary's was set up for those with or without faith who are interested in supporting and protecting the church building itself and the significant role it plays within the village and the wider community.
@fosmsnettisham
Click the Facebook icon to view and follow the Friends of St Mary's Facebook page
"St.Mary's is a church that passionately worships God,
reaches out to others and positively impacts our community"
Rev, Rachel Alexander
FOLLOW US
Follow our Facebook Page for the latest news and events at St Marys.
@snettishamstmaryschurch
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NEWS & EVENTS
What's on this summer at St.Marys
OUR REGULAR SERVICES
Living the Life
Here you will find details and times of our regular church services:
THE CURRENT COVID SITUATION
Updated 10/4/21
St Mary's church remains open for private prayer each day, from 10am-3pm.
We have resumed our Sunday services in the church at 10am every Sunday.
We continue to follow Covid safety guidelines during our services until further notice.
Further details of Covid guidance can be found on the Church of England website.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Every Sunday in Church at 10am
4th July 8am Holy Communion BCP
10am Morning Praise
11th July 10am Holy Communion
18th July 8am Holy Communion BCP
10am Morning Praise
25th July 10am Morning Praise
Everyone is welcome to join and we continue to follow strict Covid-19 safety guidelines during all services until further notice.
You will need to wear a face mask. .
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OTHER SERVICES & CEREMONIES
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ST MARY'S ONLINE
Welcome to our online services
Donate online to St Mary's Church
If you would like to contribute to St.Mary's church upkeep or ministry you can donate online.
Or just point you phone camera to the box and it will link you to our giving page.
CONTACT US
If you have any enquiries please don't hesitate to contact us:
Church Warden
Sarah Keen
Tel: 01485 544374
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Rector
Rev. Rachel Alexander
Tel: 01485 542303
Church Warden and Safeguarding Officer
Andy Gee
Mobile: 07786 330980
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FIND US
At the heart of the village
St Mary's Church
Old Church Rd
Snettisham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 7NA
Limited parking on road outside church
Wheelchair access
We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's Church