The Churches of St Mary's, Chidham, and St Wilfrid's, Hambrook. |
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What you are is God's gift to you. What you become is your gift to God |
Weekends in September Entrance Free |
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This month at Emsworth Museum
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Chidham and the 800th Anniversary of St. Mary's Church, will be featured at Emsworth Museum. (10b North Street, (above the Fire Station) Emsworth, PO10 7DD .) |
Open Saturday 10 - 4.30pm Sunday 2.30 - 4.30pm |
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Fri 17th Sept. 7.30pm in St Mary's |
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'Architecture in the Village' Dr Annabelle Hughes |
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Friends of Chidham Churches
St Mary's Church - Celebrating 800 years: 1210 - 2010 |
| Welcome - to the Churches of St Mary and St Wilfrid in the Parish of Chidham | |
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There are two Anglican (Church of England) Churches in the parish of Chidham. The old church, which is situated on the peninsula, is in Cot Lane and dates back to the 13th century, and is dedicated to St. Mary. It is a Church well worth visiting and it shows that we are very much alive in the 21st century. The second church, which is dedicated to St Wilfrid, is situated in Broad Road just north of the A259. This church replaced a former Mission Church situated in Hambrook. The complex contains the church hall which is used for various activities involving both the village and the church. Present day Christians come together Sunday by Sunday to worship God and to join in the fellowship of the church. |
| It is wonderful to know that Churches since the 13th century have been meeting together in the same place for nearly eight hundred years. It is a privilege to be part of an on-going church passing our faith on to future generations. We are a family orientated church with some kind of activity for children every Sunday. We see ourselves very much as the family of God here in Chidham, and our aim is to try to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and to show to those around us the love of God in our daily living. We are also here to serve those in need in the community. Anyone interested in joining our church will be most welcome. Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact either the Parish Priest or the Churchwardens Canon David Pain |
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| Forthcoming PCC Meetings | |
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| APCM April 7 th (7.30pm) | |
Postponed - bad weather Now Wed 1st Sept meet at Cobnor House |
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Friends of Chidham Churches St Mary's Church - Celebrating 800 years: 1210 - 2010 |
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July 11th: Youth Group camp and Parish Communion at Stedham |
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Thanks to Carol Vigor for organising it. |
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St Mary's Church Flower Festival Theme: Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1 – 8 ‘To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heavens’ July 2/ 3/ 4 see the photos and don't miss the Teazle People |
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Celebrating 800 years |
1210 - 2010 |
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Thanks to Nina and her army of helpers for putting on a wonderful show, and giving a great many people a great deal of pleasure. |
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Village Barn Dance A wonderful evening - balmy weather, fantastic band, great time had by all - see photos. |
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The Bishop cuts the cake.
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The group photo (thanks to Sarah Foye) |
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| Sunday June 20 and 27th | 20 and 27 June are 'Cycle to Church Sundays'. The aim is to get as many members of congregations as possible cycling to church. The event, unique to Chichester District, will be held over two Sundays. |
Posted June 14 |
 Renowned South Coast band, Rufus Return |
St Mary's: Celebrating 800 years Friends of Chidham Churches | ||
A Barn Dance for all the family Bentall's Barn, behind the Old House at Home (by kind permission of the Bentall family). Cheddar ploughman's included. Bar (with real ale) available throughout the evening |
Tickets Adults £10, Under 17's £2.50 from Stephen Johnson Tel 572059 and Steve Clark Tel: 574129 |
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| May 21st The History of St Mary's | A talk by Philip MacDougall |
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Sunday 9th May 2010 |
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St Mary's: Celebrating 800 years |
Over 100 people entered the 3.5 mile event. In aid of ‘Help For Heroes' and Friends of St Mary's Church. |
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The Youth Group Trip to the Isle of Wight The photos they took and the post cards they wrote home (but did they get round to posting them.) |
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The stonework of St Mary's Church: David Bone at St Mary's April 24th 2010
A write up by Philip MacDougall from his notes. |
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| Easter 2010 | Farewell to Ron and Tracey | |
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procession from "The Old House at Home" to St Mary's |
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| March 20th: Concert - Life and Music through the centuries Rod Starr put together an interesting and entertaining programme of music stretching from the 13th Century right up to the 21st Century - see more |
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posted 28/3/10 Sorry about the delay in getting these on the website |
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2010 FLOWER FESTIVAL AT ST MARY'S Sponsor a Flower Arrangement! Would you, or your business, or an organisation in which you are involved, like to make a donation towards the cost of St. Mary's Flower Festival? see more details and form- |
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Feb 20th Cookery demonstration evening. Photos and report 'The Bishops' Kitchen' recipes were contributed by Bishops of the Church of England. Buy a copy here - £7.50 each Order here |
Published to celebrate 1210 - 2010 St Mary's 800 years |
Celebrating 800 years of St Mary's Church, Chidham in 2010 |
Posted 27th Jan |
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St Wilfrid's Church Hall was packed for a local history and social evening where local historian and author Philip MacDougall gave a talk about the social history of Chidham, Hambrook and Nutbourne. |
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Philip's book 'Chidham, Hambrook and Nutbourne - A Social History' is on sale .. Price £8
(Order here) |
| Sunday 10th Jan Epiphany at st Wilfrid's and the Procession of Kings | ||
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Brass Players Hot soup and Snack. |
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Village Carol Singing outside St Wilfrid's |
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Collection for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust. |
Excellent turnout, everyone in good voice, lovely soup, and sausage rolls. |
Thanks to Carol Vigor, for arranging everything and making it all happen |
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When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." .. John 8 v12 |
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| Sat 28th November St Wilfrid's Church Hall |
Cakes ....Books ....Jewellery ...Christmas goods ....Raffle ... cakes ... |
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| Thanks to Carol Vigor and Alyzn Johnson for organising this event, and everyone who helped or supported it. Over £350 was raised - if you weren't able to come, it would be great if you could make a donation in order to make the sum raised up to £400 | ||
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Harp and Soprano Concert
at St Mary's A wonderful evening, two fine musicians, a varied musical programme, magical harp, a relaxed and informal evening. Fabulous food thanks to Gary and Carol Vigor, all helped along with a glass of something |
Sarah-Jane and Luisa-Maria performed a selection of songs, arias from opera and songs from the Shows. |
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'Wine, Women and Song' |
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A Friends of Chidham Churches Concert |
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| Nov 15th, 'Shoebox Sunday' and almost one hundred shoeboxes were filled with presents as part of Operation Christmas Child. An army of volunteers will deliver the gift-filled shoeboxes to disadvantaged children in Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. |  |
The picture shows the children with Clare Smith, Karen Richardson and Lynda Aplin and some of the shoeboxes filled and donated by the congregation |
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| Remembrance 2009 | |
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Sunday 8th November 10am at St Mary's |
Remembrance Sunday Service |
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The collection for 'Help for Heroes' raised £367.70 |
Read the stories of those named on the memorials in St Mary's Church |
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'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' St John's Gospel, Ch.15 v.13 |
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Rod Starr
Organ Recital at St Mary's |
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Oct 15th A 'Friends of Chidham Churches concert' |
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July 19th: Cliff and Andrea Ruffle celebrate 10 years, and Baby Jennifer is baptised. |
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READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Our Parish magazine, Chidham Parish News, is published 11 times during the year. The magazine aims to keep you up to date with everything that is happening within our church family and the wider community.
If you would like to receive the parish magazine on a regular basis, please complete the subscription leaflet that can be found in St. Mary’s church or alternatively email Carol Vigor at vigor@adcat.fsnet.co.uk giving details of your address and we will arrange for a magazine to be delivered to you.
If you would like to advertise your business or service in the magazine please contact Carol Vigor on 01243 537216 for more details.
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