Please see here for news of the appointment of our new Priest in Charge.
Appointment of the new Archdeacon
The Reverend Dr Tom Carpenter, Parish Priest of Holy Trinity & St Luke's Southport, has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Chichester.
Acting Rural Dean
From July 16th our Acting Rural Dean will be The Reverend Tom Robson from Southbourne, this is while Mother Jessica is on her Maternity leave, we give her thanks for all her support and advice and wish her joy.
Please see the Calendar for Church Services
Church In Our Community Meetings
- The Prayer Meetings: On 21st July there will be prayers in the church room from 5pm to 6pm –everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and pray for our church and community. During August we will have a prayer walk instead of the normal prayers (weather permitting). Monday 4th August around East Ashling meeting at 5pm at the Horse and Groom car park. Monday 18th August around West Ashling meeting 5pm at the village hall car park. Do come and join in these walks and pray for our local community as we walk around.
- The Ideas Meetings: the next meeting will be on Wednesday 16th July to review plans for the new Parish website. There will be another on 30th July and then we will break for August. Come and contribute your ideas and help plan our events to benefit the community in our Parish. Everyone warmly welcome!
Cream Teas at West Stoke Village Hall - 3pm to 5pm
6th July - W.I, 13th - Riding for Disabled, 20th July - Parish Churches, 27th - Cancerwise. 3rd August - West Stoke Village Hall, 10th - East Ashling Association,17th - Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild, 24th -Good Neighbours, 31st August - Dementia support
Car Parking
Please can we remind everyone that we officially only have 2 disabled parking spaces and we cannot use the top end of the vicarage drive to turn around. Unfortunately this is still not being respected. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sharing the Chalice during Communion
We have been reminded by our visiting priests that Bishop Martin instructed the Diocese last year that we should all be sharing the Chalice during the Act of Communion and not to intinct (dip our wafers in the wine). This is because drinking from the silver Chalice is less of an infection risk than dipping the wafer. We have been told that if we do not wish to drink from the Chalice we can take communion by sharing the bread only.
Chidham School are still in need of a Governor
If you are interested please talk to Jessica Reid (Rural Dean)
Invitation to try Bell Ringing at St Mary's Funtington
Have you ever thought of trying this fascinating hobby? The next "have a go" session is on Sunday 16th June. You need to be 12 years old or over. Come and see if you would like to take up this wonderful activity.
Data Protection Update
So that we are compliant with the Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) please would everyone complete the "Consent to Share" form at the back of each of our churches and return them to Deborah Hughes or the church wardens.
Contactless Giving by Debit/Credit Card
During the Interregnum the website is being regularly updated and any changes and future events will be there so please check from time to time. We also have a “WhatsApp” phone group to which information is also added. If you want to join this group please let Carolyn Watt know.