Studying at university is an exciting time in the lives of many. A time to figure out who you are and what you would like to do in the years ahead. It’s also an exciting time in your journey of faith; finding a new church, growing deeper in faith, or perhaps exploring the possibility of faith for the very first time.
Here at St Mary’s in the Lace Market, based in the heart of Nottingham, we would love to welcome you to any of our regular services, especially Choral Evensong on Sundays which will focus on the topics that matter most to you, or one of our many courses or events taking place throughout the year.
We hope St Mary’s will become a place of comfort and joy for you during your studies and beyond.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
About St Mary’s
St Mary’s is a historic Anglican church based in Nottingham’s city centre. Our worship is generally traditional, usually accompanied by a robed choir, but we are an open-minded church, exploring new ways of connecting with the local community. All are welcome, and our congregation includes people of any age, nationality, race, gender, sexuality, and physical ability.
When to come
Join us for any of our regular weekly services:
Sunday Eucharist @ 10.45am-12.00pm
Sunday Evensong @ 6.30pm-7.30pm
Wednesday Evensong @ 6.15pm-7.00pm
Thursday Communion @ 1.00pm-1.30pm
Morning Prayer is said on Tuesdays @ 9.30am and Wednesday-Friday @ 8.30am.
We will also be holding various special events throughout the year! Keep an eye on our social media (@StMarysNotts) for details.
If you have any questions please do get in touch.
Student Welcome Event!
We will be hosting a welcome event for students (both new and returning) in early October – keep an eye on our social media for details!
Students’ & Young Adults’ Group
We have an active Young Adults’ Group, aiming to create a supportive and social space to get to know each other and grow in faith together. If you would like to be added to the WhatsApp group please email youngadultsgroup@stmarynotts.org.
What students say
“I first came to St Mary’s seeking the peace and calmness of choral worship, especially Evensong, as I worshipped at a cathedral before I moved to Nottingham for my Masters. I love the beauty and history of the tradition, and the tranquility it can bring, especially at the end of a busy day! A few years on, St Mary’s is where I met some of my closest friends.”
Tess
“When I first came to Nottingham as a student I tried a few of the large student churches but I wasn’t comfortable there. St Mary’s offered me a quieter, more traditional style of worship that gave me space to consider my faith and reach my own conclusions. I quickly started to feel part of the ‘family’.”
Ed