Welcome to our website!​​
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Everyone is welcome to come to any Mass, event, or book a place on any course we offer. Mass is offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30am, Thursday and Friday at 6:30pm and on Sunday Mass at 8am with Parish Mass 10:30am. At every Mass there is the opportunity to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.
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The church building is grade II* listed so offers additional interest for general visitors to have a look around. The church is open everyday for private prayer and visitors.
Christ Church is also about serving the local community of central St Leonards with community and social events throughout the year.
Rector
Fr Thomas Crowley​
rector@christchurchstleonards.co.uk​​
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Parish Office
enquiries@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
01424 44 77 84 -
Mon & Weds 9am - 12noon
an answer machine is also active which is checked regularly for new messages.
This Week
Regular Events
Sunday 14th - Sunday 21st September 2025
​​​​​Sunday 14th September
Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Morning Prayer 10am
Sung Parish Mass with Baptisms and Sunday School 10:30am
followed by refreshments
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Evensong & Supper followed by after dinner speaker -​
Ken Brooks on the History of Burton's St Leonards - 6pm
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Monday
Fr Thomas' rest day
Book Sale Book Room 9:30am-11:30am (see Poster HERE)
Low Mass Lady Chapel 10:30am
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Tuesday
Low Mass Lady Chapel 10:30am
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​​​​​​​Wednesday
Book Sale Book Room 9:30am-10:30am (see Poster HERE)
Holy Rosary Lady Chapel 10am
Low Mass Lady Chapel 10:30am​​
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Thursday
Cosy Crypt Church Crypt 10am - 4pm (see Poster HERE)
Low Mass St Peter & St Paul 6:30pm
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​​​Friday - 19th September
Church Cleaning 8am-10:30am
Fr Rushforth's 60th Anniversary Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood - 12noon
Damascus Runners 11am (See Poster HERE)
Low Mass 6:30pm
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Saturday
Confessions Heard Lady Chapel 9am
Low Mass Lady Chapel 10:30am
Low Vigil Mass (Latin) St Peter & St Paul Chapel 6pm
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra Recital - 7pm
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Sunday 21st September​​​
Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Morning Prayer Sanctuary 10am
Sung Parish Mass with Sunday School 10:30am
followed by refreshments
St Leonards Concerts - The Music of Rebecca Clarke -5pm
Saturday Table Sales - Saturday 4th October - First Saturday of the Month - 9:30am - 12:30pm Christ Church Crypt and Hall via Church Courtyard on London Road - TN37 6GL Variety of stalls including: Books, Bric-a-brac, Games and Puzzles, Sewn and Knitted Items, Clothes, Jewellery, Toiletries, Raffle, among others. Refreshments in the CRYPT CAFE. Everyone's welcome.
Cosy Crypt - Cosy Crypt is running again. Weekly on Thursdays 10am - 4pm - Cosy Crypt is a warm space where everyone is welcome to come and share conversation, or just be around others if you would like to. Free tea, coffee and biscuits with other food sometimes available. In Partnership with Citizens Advice 1066. All ages and everyone very welcome.
Book Sales -
Parish Centre Book Room - entrance far left hand corner of Church Courtyard - London Road - TN37 6GL. - Mondays 9:30am - 11:30am & Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am
Wide variety of donated books for sale, come and have a browse! Everyone's welcome.
The Magdelenas' - women's group - First Monday of the month - meeting in the St Mary Magdalen Chapel at 2pm accessed via the Crypt, Church Courtyard- entrance on London Road TN37 6GL- An informal group for women to meet, chat over coffee & biscuits, have outings, craft sessions, whatever you would like - suggestions for activities are welcomed.
`Fishers of Men` - men's group - Last Wednesday of the month - At 6:30pm meeting in the Crypt accessed via Church Courtyard on London Road TN37 6GL.
The Damascus Runners - Social Walking Group - Weekly on Fridays - Meeting on the seafront opposite Bonjour Café at 11am. A gentle walk along to the pier enjoying each others company and conversation - then enjoy coffee in a local café afterwards. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Sunday Scripture Seekers - First Sunday of the Month - Lady Chapel - after the 10:30am Parish Mass. A chance to engage further with the Bible readings of the Sunday Mass to ask questions & dive deeper in Holy Scripture. Everyone is welcome.
Church & Chapels
Main Church
The Holy Souls Chapel
The Lady Chapel
The St Mary Magdalen Chapel
in the Crypt