
St Margaret, Ockley
Welcome to the website of the parish of Capel and Ockley. Our Parish consists of the two churches of St John The Baptist in Capel and St Margaret’s in Ockley. We are part of the Surrey Weald Team of parishes close to the south Surrey border with West Sussex. The other parishes in the team are St Peter’s, Newdigate, and St Mary Magdelene, South Holmwood. Our church offers a variety of worship, both separate and as part of the Weald Team.

St. John the Baptist, Capel
We are a two small friendly village churches joined in one parish. The churches remain rural, but are located in the busy commuter belt south of London.
We serve first and foremost God, our Father in heaven, but serving God also means offering help and comfort to all around us. Love your neighbour as yourself. We therefore feel we must be at the heart of our community. We extend a welcome to all in the village and those visiting, all people of faith and all who have not had faith for some time.
Monthly Newsletter from Rev. Liz Richardson:
Time to rest?
August – a time to take a breather perhaps? Schools out and for some it is holiday time. As I write I am preparing to take a trip to Portugal for a few days with my daughter and grand daughters which I am very much looking forward to. I like it that usually the pace can be a little more relaxed in August, church wise, and we can recharge our batteries for the start of the Autumn term. We have just held our final church club before the end of the summer term and it was a lovely opportunity to say goodbye to our older children who will beginning at their new School – The Weald – in September. The school have not been informed of any decision as to the recent consultation so we know that Scott Broadwood will remain on site for the next two terms. Hopefully a decision will be made soon though so everyone can prepare for the future. Whether the School remains in the village or a mile or so down the road, Scott Broadwood is a terrific place to begin a child’s formal education. Everyone is so caring and wants the best for the… Read More
Latest issue of our monthly ‘InSpire’ Magazine
Issue no 95 August 2025
