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COP26 prayers
Bishops Ruth and Will led a dawn and dusk prayer meeting in Sussex on the first day of the COP26 Conference in Glasgow. The bishops led prayers, at dawn in Horsham and at dusk at Firle beacon, and welcomed supporters amid heavy wind and rain.
Bishop Will, who holds the remit for environmental issues in the diocese said: "We have a clear obligation as stewards of the earth and its resources that calls us to be responsible in caring for our common home the earth.
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Daily podcast to replace postponed pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to the Holy Land, due to be led by Bishop Martin at the end of this month has had to be postponed due to current travel limitations affecting travellers to the Holy Land. However, Bishop Martin is keen to bring the featured pilgrim sites to life with a daily podcast which will include a reading and a reflection. These will be posted daily on the diocesan website between 29 November -6 December forming an online Advent Holy Land pilgrimage which everyone can share in.
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New Bishop's Advisor for
Self-supporting Ministry
We are delighted to announce that Revd Lucy Hollingsworth has accepted Bishop Martin’s invitation to become Bishop’s Advisor for Self-Supporting Ministry (SSM) in the Diocese of Chichester. More here
Clergy Moves - All clergy moves and new clergy moving into the diocese are announced on our social media pages, Twitter and Facebook. All announcements from June to November can be read here
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We shall remember them
Remembrance Sunday this year falls on 14th November when churches across Sussex will poignantly observe periods of silence during special services and commemorations as we once again remember those who gave their lives in different types of conflict. Read about the Act of Remembrance in Ewhurst and Bodiam parish here
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Churches get cash boost
Two churches in the diocese are among 142 historic sites across England receiving grants worth £35 million thanks to the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
St Mary Kemp Town, Brighton and Christ Church, St Leonard’s will receive funds awarded by Historic Englandfrom the second round of the Heritage Stimulus Fund, bolstering local economies and supporting jobs across the country.
Read the church's response here
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Elections to Diocesan Committees - nominations open.
Please consider standing for election as a member of one of the diocesan councils and committees, including the Bishop’s Council whose members are automatically trustees of the key governing body of Chichester diocese - the Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance. We are keen to see diverse representation on these bodies.
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Nominations close at 5pm on 19 November 2021. Find more information at: https://www.chichester.anglican.org/diocesan-synod/.
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Advent Journey 2021
Join with us this year on a journey through advent, with a series of video reflections from Scripture.
These have been produced by our three Bishops and new deacons. They will be available twice weekly on the diocesan website. Take a look here
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Have your say
The National Churches Trust is giving you a say on how your local church can be saved for future generations. The Trust has issued an open invitation to join the debate and take part in a consultative survey. With an increasing number of churches and chapels facing closure, the debate aims to highlight the community, economic, heritage and spiritual benefits of churches. Listen to the video by Michael Palin, Vice President of the National Churches Trust and take part in the consultation.
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Church employment
Do you employ anyone in your church? The national minimum wage increase for those aged 23+ is now £9.50/hr. This equates to a FTE of £19,760.
Any staff member employed by your PCC – Regardless of whether they are full time, part time, casual or even an apprentice/intern - they are entitled to the new rate. The new rates come into effect on the 1st April. You can read more about it here or if you would like to talk to somebody; Rob Dillingham or Dan Jenkins would be happy to help.
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Online fundraising
easyfundraising want this year’s Christmas shopping to mean more; that’s why they’re giving your church more opportunities to earn and raise this November. Your church can receive free donations every time your supporters shop online with over 6000 retailers including brands like Amazon and John Lewis. Plus, for a limited time only, every time a new supporter joins and raises their first £15, your church will receive a £15 bonus donation! Don’t miss out and register here now.
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