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Welcome to the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island
"A warm welcome to the church of St Mary's, Holy Island. Our church is open daily to welcome visitors. Come and explore our history, reflect on our Christian story and faith and take a moment to enjoy the stillness and tranquillity of this sacred place."
St Mary's Opening and Services Times
We are open daily for private prayer
On Sundays:
8am - BCP Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month.
10.45am - Parish Eucharist weekly.
5pm - Evening Prayer
Monday to Friday:
8am - Morning Prayer (Holy Communion on Thursdays)
5pm - Evening Prayer
Please see church noticeboard for any changes.
Coming up at St Mary's
The St Aidan's Festival celebrates St Aidan's legacy as a peacemaker at St Mary's Church on Holy Island, bringing together worship, music, poetry and reflections through services, concerts, talks, and a singing pilgrimage.
The 2026 festival is a partnership between St Mary's Church, Holy Island, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London and Trinity Church, New York and features performances by members of the Trinity Church Choral Scholars and the St Martin-in-the-Fields Choral Scholars.
Join us for an inspiring programme of choral music, poetry, and throught-provoking conversations exploring peace and reconciliation from around the world.
Friday 24th July.
8:30pm SUNG COMPLINE AT ST MARY'S CHURCH
Led by Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills with a reflection by The Very Revd Lee Batson, Dean of Newcastle.
Saturday 25th July
11.00am-12.00pm WALKING PILGRIMAGE AROUND HOLY ISLAND
Meet at St Mary's Church at just before 11.00am for a pilgrimage in words and song, led by the choral scholars and Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills.
3.30-5.30pm TALKS
Talks by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Right Revd Mark Strange:
'Peace from our hearts to the hills'
And the Dean of St George's Cathedral, Cape Town, the Very Revd Terry Lester: 'Drinking the milk of milk doctrine'
• There will be a refreshment break in between lectures, with time for Q&A at the end.
7.30-8.30pm A CONCERT OF POETRY AND MUSIC
Join poet Jay Hulme and the Choral Scholars of St Martin-in-the-Fields and Trinity Church for an inspiring evening of poetry and music, exploring pilgrimage, the saints, and the stories that continue to shape faith and imagination today.
Refreshments served afterwards.
Sunday 26th July
10.45am ST AIDAN'S FESTIVAL EUCHARIST AT ST MARY'S CHURCH
Join us for the principal celebration of St Aidan's Festival, featuring Schubert's much-loved Mass in G, sung by the choral scholars. The preacher will be Revd Michael Bird, Vicar of Trinity Church, New York.
5.00pm FESTIVAL CHORAL EVENSONG
Concluding the day's celebrations, Festival Choral Evensong offers a reflective and uplifting service of music and prayer, including choral works by Kenneth Leighton, Elaine Hagenberg and Craig Phillips sung by the choral scholars.
The preacher will be the Rt Revd Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle.
St Martin's Voices performing St Aidan's Prayer
