St Mary's, Ashley

Ashley is a small picturesque and historical village its name means ‘clearing in the meadow’. It has had a church since the thirteenth century, and its present church dates from 1845. It is a Norman style cruciform building of flint with Bath stone dressings, with a chancel, nave and transepts and a turret with one bell. The benefactor of the church was the Marquis of Bute. But the church is not just historical – it has a ramp providing disabled access and a toilet.

The church is open during daylight hours and you are welcome to come in and visit, enjoy the peace or use the prayer corner where you will find a collection of prayercards and candles to light. At other times you are most welcome to borrow a key from the hurchwarden or from the village shop.

Sunday Services

We have a service at St Marys most Sundays. There is a communion service at 8.00am on the 2nd Sunday of each month and twice a month (on the 1st and 3rd Sundays) friendly family services cater for the young at heart, with simple songs led by guitar, a bible story activities for children and a brief talk, followed by refreshments.
In addition, there is quiet monthly Reflective Worship, we also offer a monthly Songs of Praise in the Silhaven community hall.

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