Local update during Covid lockdown
For the latest CofE guidance and advice for services during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter here
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 21st March 2021
Revd Canon Julia Peaty, Dean of Self Supporting Ministry, has recorded the sermon for Passion Sunday.
You can watch the sermon or download for your parish here
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Lent 5: Cracked Wide Open
The last two weeks of Lent continues with Passion Sunday this weekend.
You can still participate in the Lent course week five with a video reflection from Bishop Martin, intercession prayers and a video conversation with Bishop Ruth - you can find the links to these resources here
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New appointments to help parishes
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Parish Development Officer appointed
The Diocese of Chichester is delighted to announce the appointment of Reverend Doctor Jack Dunn as a part-time Parish Development Officer.
Jack joined on 16th March from Wanstead Parish serving a wide range of different communities and congregations in the Diocese of Chelmsford. More here
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Generous Giving Adviser appointed
The Reverend Andrew Smith has been appointed as the Generous Giving Adviser for the Diocese of Chichester. The role has been funded by a grant from the National Giving Team.
Rob Dillingham, deputy director for Apostolic Life said: “We are delighted Andrew is joining the diocese. This new role builds on the excellent work started by John Kemp.' John retires at the end of April. More here
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Local radio
Emily Jeffery from BBC Radio Sussex spoke to Bishop Ruth about new legislation for safeguarding. We hear from Jenny Brown, Churchwarden at Rodmell who reports on the six new bells reinstalled last week. Listen again here bishop Ruth from 7.16am and Jenny just after 8.30am news.
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Helping hands
Great to see our very own Fr Danny Pegg administering the lateral flow tests at the college at which he is governor at. He volunteered with St Catherine's College, Eastbourne when they requested it and trained through their programme using NHS digital training. Well done Danny for doing your bit!
Fr Danny is at Stone Cross & North Langney.
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Announcements and Resources straight to A Church Near You
The Church of England sends resources and announcements direct to ACNY parish editors. Please make sure your church is registered. The new ACNY means churches have more control over their profile. The vicar of each church can now approve up to five people to edit each profile. Remember, you only need to register for an account if you're responsible for editing a church's profile. More help can be found here
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National Day of Reflection 23 March
The Church of England will join Marie Curie and many other charities and organisations across the UK, to commemorate the first anniversary of the nationwide Coronavirus lockdown. Click here to find out how your church can get involved.
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