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Issued Thursday 8th July 2021
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Welcoming the new Archdeacon of Horsham

The Revd Angela Martin, Vicar of Forest Row, was installed as the new Archdeacon of Horsham by the Bishop at Evensong in Chichester Cathedral on Sunday 4 July.

Bishop Martin said he was delighted that Angela Martin accepted his invitation. She has been one of the acting archdeacons of Horsham since 1 March 2021. Read more about Angela's new role  here

Pictured LtoR is: Bishop Ruth, Angela Martin and Bishop Martin.
New Honorary Canons welcomed

The Bishop welcomed three new Honorary Canons of the Cathedral at Evensong in the Cathedral on Sunday 1st July

Revd Rob Dillingham is to take the Stall of the Prebendary of Firle,

The Revd Canon Stephen Ferns (who is stepping down as Canon Treasurer) to take the Stall of the Prebendary of Selsey.

The Revd Derek Welsman to take the Stall of the Prebendary of Middleton.

Please pray for the three new honorary canons in their ministries.

Pictured LtoR is: The Dean Stephen Waine, Rob Dillingham, Derek Welsman, Bishop Martin, Stephen Ferns, Angela Martin and Bishop Ruth.

Bishop Martin commissioned Lel Hurst as the Ambassador for The Children’s Society for East Sussex. They were joined in the Bishop's Chapel by members of The Children's Society, Mike Todd and Ruth Andoh-Baxter and the Ambassador for West Sussex, Fiona Mackey. Please pray for this important ministry across the diocese.
Football's coming home!

Many people's attention will be turned to the screen at 8pm on Sunday evening as we prepare for the final match with Italy in the Euros 2021. Please pray for the teams and for the fans and for all the people involved in the enormous task of getting the ground prepared and welcoming fans from across the globe.


 
Called by name

As school leaver services were disrupted again this year, we were delighted the cathedral agreed to host a beautiful installation of colourful butterflies to mark year 6 pupils' transition from primary to secondary school.

The amazing cascade of butterflies, each made by a Year 6 pupils, are an invitation to all who come to the Cathedral, including individual classes, to pray for all who are coming to the end of their time at primary school. Read what the Cathedral say about the project here
Praying for our schools

As the end of the school year approaches we would like to express our gratitude to all our schools- Headteachers, staff and Governors.  It has been a year of unprecedented challenge and the service, love and dedication they have brought to their communities has been remarkable  Please pray for them as the summer break approaches. 


Trevor Cristin, Diocesan Director of Education
Archdeaconry Confirmations 2021

The Archdeaconry confirmations continue across the diocese. Please pray for our new disciples as they continue to know, love and follow Jesus. 

Please share your confirmation photos. Post to: communications@chichester.anglican.org

Pictured above: Recent confirmations at  St Mary Brighton and St Mary Horsham.
How does Parish Share fund mission?

This six-minute video explains how the work of mission in the Diocese is funded by the Parish Share.

We hope you will find this useful to share in your parishes.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Fundraising update

Our easyfundraising introductory webinars were well attended in June and 35 churches have decided to start raising funds using this free fundraising site. Attendees were entered into a prize draw and four lucky winners received their first £25 donation courtesy of easyfundraising! Many congratulations to them. The webinar can still be accessed by clicking here.
 
Mental Health ministries

Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries offers short courses featuring the voices of Sanctuary Ambassadors, mental health experts, theologians, pastors, and people with lived experiences of mental health challenges. All you need to do is to register here

In January 2022 the Living Faith course will begin again at 5 venues around the diocese and online for those who cannot attend a venue.

Living Faith is for lay Christians to find and develop their gifts and explore what discipleship and calling means for them. It is also part-one of the Authorised Lay Ministry training programme and candidates who wish to train as ALM’s need first to complete Living Faith.

Applications to Living Faith need to be made by 3rd December 2021 via Eventbrite at Living Faith - Diocese of Chichester (anglican.org)  where you can also find full details of the course.’

Could you become a Modern Day Slavery Ambasssador?

Together in Sussex is setting up a network of Modern Day Slavery Ambassadors across the Diocese of Chichester in order to promote and inform this work to churches across East and West Sussex.  Click here to find a one-page outline of what the role will entail.

Take a look at the range of resources available in this latest issue of Together in Sussex here
Chichester Diocesan Pilgrimage 2021 - Holy Land with Bishop Martin
 
A Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Jesus with an optional visit to The Rose-Red City of Petra under the leadership of The Bishop of Chichester. 29 November - 6 December 2021.
Further information here
Guided retreat and quiet days

Individually Guided Retreat 9/11 July and a Quiet Day on 14 July. Find out more here
Training, Webinars and Events
The Children's Society and The Trussell Trust:
Thursday 15 July 2021, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Holiday Hunger and Well-being – reflections and sharing real life stories Find out more here

A new Leading Evangelism Learning Hub
This new exciting initiative from CPAS is to help church leaders think through how to nurture the ministry of evangelism within the life of churches and congregations. From September 2021 - November 2022 Find out more here
 
We are looking for stories to share. If you have a story or experience about your faith getting you through the pandemic, we would like to hear from you. Contact Lisa Williamson for more details.
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