A very warm welcome awaits you at St Marys
Whether you’ve lived in Sholing all your life or have just moved to the area, we’re here for you.
Hello
I’m Garry, the Vicar here at St Mary’s. I’m passionate about building a church that’s open, inclusive, and deeply connected to the life of our community. You don’t have to have it all together, believe all the right things, or even know where to start - just come as you are.
Since 1865, St Mary’s has been a place where people gather to worship, find hope, ask big questions, and walk alongside one another. We’re a growing and diverse church family, united by our desire to follow Jesus and make his love known in real, practical ways
Our vision is simple: To BE with Jesus, to BECOME like Jesus, and to DO what Jesus did.
That means loving God, loving our neighbours, and serving our local community with joy and compassion.
Take a look around the site, and if you’re curious, why not join us one Sunday or pop along to one of our community events? We’d love to meet you.
With every blessing,
Revd Garry Roberts - Vicar of St Mary’s Church, Sholing
Explore what we offer
Worship
Our Sunday Services vary in style -traditional, contemporary, and family-focused - so there's something to suit different ways of worshipping and connecting with God through the month..
Events
Veracity Life is a community-led initiative and part of the Parish of Sholing; working together to create an inclusive, creative and welcoming space, within a flourishing neighbourhood.
Work in the Community
There’s always something happening at St Mary’s Church and Sholing Parish Hall. From regular weekly activities to annual events, our church is a vibrant hub for people of all ages.
Weddings
Congratulations on your engagement! An exciting and happy time lies ahead and there will be so much to think about. We help you with all the planning and preparations for the service.
Baptisms
Whether you choose to have a funeral in St Mary’s Church, at a Crematorium, or in a Natural Burial Ground, it will reflect the unique life of the person you knew.
Funerals
Your child is precious to you and precious to God. You want the very best for them, and so does God. You want them to make right choices in life, for themselves and for others.
Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone in our church and we take these areas of responsibility very seriously. If you have any concerns, please use the details and information below. Download our safeguarding policy here. Contact our Safeguarding Officer by email here.
In a safeguarding emergency ring 999. Out of hours evenings a weekends advice can be obtained from Hampshire County Council (no matter where you live in the Diocese on 0300 555 1373). The Diocese safeguarding team can be contacted on 01962 737317 or by email