Local update during Covid lockdown
For the latest CofE guidance and advice for services during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter here
During this difficult period we are working hard to make it easy for you to know what local church services are being offered. Take a look here
See CofE website for further FAQ here
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Sunday Sermon for 28th February 2021
In this Sunday’s sermon, Revd Canon Rebecca Swyer reflects on a popular TV show, The Masked Singer, to shed light on a question that Jesus asked his disciples - Who do you say I am? and what it means for us to carry the cross.
You can watch the sermon or download for your parish here
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Diocesan Lent Course - Well under way
The 2021 Diocesan Lent Course continues its five week course. Prayers for week 2 and other resources can be read and downloaded here.
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Churchwardens and clergy serving in parishes across the diocese are being joined each evening by the Bishops' during Lent for Night Prayer via Zoom. We ask that you pray for them as they pray for us.
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New Rural Dean announced
The Bishop of Chichester has appointed the Revd James Hollingsworth, Vicar of Sutton with Seaford, to be the new Rural Dean for Lewes and Seaford.
James takes over from Judith Egar who has been Rural Dean for Lewes and Seaford since 2017.
Read more here
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Mothering Sunday 14th March
Mothers' Union has put together resources for your church or group for Mothering Sunday. These include service ideas, crafts, sermons, and prayers.
The free resources suitable for all ages can be found here
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Mothers Union: Prayer event
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Update from Family Support Work
We recently caught up with Martin Auton Lloyd, the CEO of Family Support Work, and asked some questions about the work of FSW during the three lockdowns and how the charity has continued to support families in need across Sussex. Read the full interview here
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