St Mary’s church is open for private prayer and visitors on Tuesdays 10am – 1pm: March – December
The church will be closed on 11 August and between 7-11 September 2026 for repairs to the 1887 organ. Some other days may be affected. Please keep checking.
The church will definitely be open 12-13 September and 15-20 September for our scheduled Open Days. Please see our Events page for full details.
The historic church of St. Mary’s is one of the Anglican churches in the parish of South Lancing and Sompting, situated on the edge of the South Downs.
St. Mary’s Church, which dates back over 1000 years, is famous all over the world for its Saxon tower. Not only is the church of great architectural significance, it’s also the home of an active Christian community.
The Friends of Sompting Church is a long-established registered charity committed to raising funds for the maintenance and repair of the historic building. Please click the menu at the top of this page to learn more about St. Mary’s church and our fund-raising activities to support it.
For details about services, weddings, baptisms or funerals, please visit the Chalk Spring Churches website at chalkspringchurches.org