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Can you help?

The Church of St Mary de Haura has stood at the heart of the community of Shoreham-by-Sea for 900 years. Between 2002 and 2006, The Friends of St Mary's undertook the restoration of the medieval stone vault (ceiling), both phases of which won major architectural awards – pictured below. Thanks to a large grant from English Heritage/Heritage Lottery Fund, and the generosity of national and local charities, and individual donors, the work has now been completed. Fundraising must continue for the foreseeable future, however, to enable essential electrical and other projects to proceed, and to safeguard the future maintenance of the building.


Past generations have left us a magnificent heritage in St Mary's, and it is regarded as one of the most beautiful and architecturally important churches in Sussex. It is also a real community asset, and is often used for concerts, lectures, plays, exhibitions and other cultural events. The church is also a real community asset, and is often used for concerts, lectures, plays, exhibitions and other cultural events.

Would you like to become a Friend?

The best way of keeping in touch with news and events is to join The Friends of St Mary's Church. This Charitable Trust was set up many years ago to enable anyone in Shoreham and beyond who has an interest in the church building to contribute to its upkeep on a regular basis. There is an Autumn Festival when the Friends meet together for a day, and they are kept informed regularly about forthcoming events at the church.

Further information

Please telephone: 01273 452109 (Vicar)
E-mail: Contact Us button, on the left

Join now

Please print out an application form to complete, and send it, with your donation, to:

The Friends of St Mary's Church
c/o The Vicarage
Church Street
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5DQ

(Cheques made payable to 'The Friends of St Mary's Church')

Thank you