Welcome to our website! The church for the parish of Christ Church, St Mary Magdalen and St Peter & St Paul St Leonards on Sea.
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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 every day of the week, Monday 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:30am, Friday 7pm. Saturday Mass 10:30am. Sunday Mass at 8am and 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 Mass, 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
07926 528 433
Emergency Contact (Last Rites) 07490 944 880
rector@christchurchstleonards.co.uk
Fr Thomas' rest day is usually Monday
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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 & Upcoming Events
150th Anniversary Week
of the
Dedication and Opening​​
​Sunday 11th May -
Sunday 18th May 2025
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Sunday
Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Sung Parish Mass with Sunday School 10:30am
followed by refreshments
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​​​​​​Monday
Low Mass 7pm
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​​​​​​​​​​Tuesday - 13th May
Low Mass - 10:30am
150th Anniversary Mass of the Opening & Dedication
Recreated Historical Mass - 7pm
Mass from the Book of Common Prayer
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​​​​​​​Wednesday
Low Mass 10:30am
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​​​​​Thursday
Low Mass 10:30am ​
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​​​Friday
Church Cleaning 8am-10:30am
Low Mass- 7pm
Choir Practice 7:30pm
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​​​​​​​​​Saturday 17th May
Low Mass 8am
Arts, Crafts & Games & Open Day 10am - 4pm​​​
Arts, Crafts & Games in the Crypt, Courtyard and Hall
TN37 6GL
Open Day accessed from Silchester Road and held in the Church -
TN38 0JB
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Sunday 18th May 2025
Anniversary Week Closing Mass
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Celebrant and Preacher
the
Bishop of Lewes
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Low Mass Lady Chapel 8am
Sung Parish Mass with Sunday School 10:30am
followed by a Party in the Courtyard​​
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Evensong & Benediction 5pm
Saturday Table Sales - Saturday 7th June - 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 now on a break until Thursday 11th September 2025
The Damascus Runners - Weekly social walking group - Meeting on the seafront opposite Bonjour Café - Fridays 11am - A gentle walk along the seafront then enjoy coffee afterwards. Everyone's welcome to join us.
Book Sales - Parish Centre Book Room - entrance far left hand corner of Church Courtyard - London Road - TN37 6GL. Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am Wide variety of donated books for sale, come and have a browse! Everyone's welcome.
The Magdelenas' - ladies group - First Wednesday of the month - meeting at the back of the church c.11:15am - church entrance on Silchester Road TN38 0JB - An informal group for ladies to meet, chat over coffee & biscuits, have outings, craft sessions, whatever YOU would like - suggestions for activities 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.
Church & Chapels
Main Church
The Lady Chapel
The Holy Souls Chapel
The St Mary Magdalen Chapel
in the Crypt