Welcome
We invite you to draw near to our community and learn something of its soul. Founded in 1848 by the 29 year old vicar of Wantage, William John Butler, it is one of the earliest traditional Church of England Religious Communities. It is dedicated to Mary the Mother of Jesus, the pondering one. Like Mary we want to draw closer to God:
• through our daily five-fold Office and in the Eucharist
• through waiting on God in our personal prayer
• in listening to God in our relationships with our Sisters
• by looking outwards to God’s presence in our guests and neighbours and in the joys and sufferings of contemporary society.
We invite you to visit or come and stay on our Guest Wing for quiet and reflection, to share, as you wish, in our worship in Chapel. We offer spiritual guidance and we host groups for quiet days and retreats.
There may be an opportunity to be with the Community for an extended time as an Alongsider.
NEWS
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EVENTS
Welcome arches in position
Heavy lifting equipment was on site at St Mary's Convent recently to move pre-formed arches into position. The arches are the striking architectural highlight of the new welcome area for the Convent. It's the first stage of a major refurbishment and build on site...
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Choral Evensong: 5th May
Our Paschal Candle was painted by our Japanese Alongsider – Manna – who has now returned home. You are most welcome to be with us for Choral Evensong sung by Wantage Parish Church Choir on Sunday 5th May at 4.00pm in St Mary's Chapel. Do stay for tea & cake...
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