Nearly half way there!

Over 150 churches have now responded to the request to complete the PCR2 safeguarding review and return the signed declaration. Thank you.  If any parish would like assistance to complete this work please email: PCR2@chichester.anglican.org and please also send any completed forms to this address.

We are delighted Bishop Ruth and Bishop Will's messages to the Diocese have been so well received and seen by over 4,603 people! Thank you for your wonderful comments, such as: "Thanks for posting, I really needed to hear this today (and hear it said so passionately!).  "An honest and inspiring account. Thank you."

•  Watch Bishop Ruth's video here.

•  Watch Bishop Will's video here. 

We continue to ask for your prayers as the series of ordination services continues across the Diocese.

• To view pictures of this year's ordinations so far, you can visit our Facebook, which is updated as they happen.
• A full list of dates, locations and the parishes our deacons and priests are serving can be found here.

If you attend one of these services, please email your pictures to the communication team here 

Pictured above are those who have already been ordained: Mark Rodger, Trevor Harrison, Greta Sawyer, Hannah Milne, Anthony Goddard, Sarah Van den driessche, David Griffin and Samuel Buck

Watch Revd Dr Earl Collins video explaining changes to the CMD programme which has been amended due to COVID-19.

The CMD programme offers training and resources that will appeal to those in every kind of ministry in the Diocese. Events listed in the programme are open to people serving in a diverse range of ordained and lay roles.

Read the programme brochure here, which gives details of how to book, and who to contact for more information.

Shop at Amazon to help raise funds for your church!

Is your church is a registered charity and signed up to AmazonSmile? If so, then you could benefit. Make sure you tell your church members that every time they shop using AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate a percentage of the purchase price to your church helping to raise much needed funds. 

• How charities sign up >>
• Shop on Amazon and donate >>

All Churches Trust COVID Grant

'Hope Beyond' is a grants programme led by All Churches Trust aimed at churches and Christian charities, enabling them to help the communities they support and to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Find out how you can apply for funding here >>

The Church of England's new Advent theme, to reflect the current Covid context, is 'Comfort and Joy'. With the hope that it will better enable churches and individuals to reflect where the country is and will be by the end of this year. This builds on the success of #FollowTheStar, the theme of the 2018 and 2019 campaigns.

Find out more here >>

It’s never too early to plan Christingle for your church, school or community group!

Do checkout & share this video with your networks and contact Ruth Andoh Baxter at The Children’s Society for more information. Email Ruth here  
Links to Christingle resources can be found here >>

Latest COVID-19 Guidance

The Church of England is continuing to engage with Government departments to review advice to churches following the announcement of new measures. 

Please check the latest CofE updates here >>

Church House Hove update

Following Government guidance, Church House staff continue to work from home and all meetings in Church House have been suspended until the end of the year. 

If Diocesan staff members visit your parish and/or parsonage, please ensure you follow the Hands-Face-Space guidance