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 |
During the interregnum,
If you want to contact the Church please get in touch with one of the churchwardens,
Cdr Harry Bates. Crondall Lodge, Scant Road, Hambrook PO18 8UA 01243 576331.
Carole Holmes, Holmleigh, Main Road , Nutbourne PO18 8RR
or write to, The Vicarage, Cot Lane , Chidham , PO18 8TA The vicarage telephone is no longer operational
If you want to contact the Church please get in touch with one of the churchwardens,
Cdr Harry Bates. Crondall Lodge, Scant Road, Hambrook PO18 8UA 01243 576331.
Carole Holmes, Holmleigh, Main Road , Nutbourne PO18 8RR
or write to, The Vicarage, Cot Lane , Chidham , PO18 8TA The vicarage telephone is no longer operational
| 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 the Churchwardens |
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Jan 8th at St Wilfrid's Epiphany - with the Procession of the Kings and their helpers |
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Dec 11th Christingle at St Wilfrid's with the Rev Kev Robinson |
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Helen MacD and her musicians Chris Paradine - Piano Dave Hardman - Double Bass Jon Hammond - Drums & Percussion |
Jazz in |
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A Friends of Chidham Churches Event. |
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| Shoe Box Sunday, |
Rev Kevan Robinson from Southbourne led the service |
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Farewell to Canon David Pain The farewell service for Father David was the 10am Parish Eucharist in St Mary's on Sunday November 6th. |
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The Choir sang 'The Lord is my shepherd' by Howard Goodall -
(Theme music for the Vicar of Dibley) |
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Canon David Pain is retiring as Vicar of Chidham. His last service will be the 10am Parish Eucharist on Sunday November 6th. There will be a reception for all parishioners including children on Friday Nov 18th from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and presentation at 8pm. For more details, and if you would like to attend, please contact Harry Bates or Carole Holmes, preferably by Fri 21 Oct (to help determine the catering requirements). |
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Pets service Oct 9th 2011 A very well attended service - lots of pets and pet owners. The photo shows some of the well behaved dogs that were present. |
Sat 29th Oct Chichester Baptist Church 124 Sherborne Road PO19 3AW |
Lima Duo Autumn Concert Vivaldi, Beethoven, Dvorak, Monti, and Wieniawski Violin and Piano In aid of Anglican Missions, CMS and USPG |
Entry £5 |
Sun 2 Oct St Mary's 10 am Service, and lunch after at St Wilfrid's |
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| Harvest Lunch in St Wilfrids – Ploughman’s lunch with glass of cider or apple juice. Adults £4, Children £2. Tickets must be bought by Mon Sept 26 from Harry Bates, Carole Holmes or Carol Vigor. | |||
Friday October 14 |
Organ Recital – Rod Starr Organ Recital in St Mary's at 7.30pm . A Friends of Chidham churches event. Tickets £5, from Steve Clark 574129, Stephen Johnson 572059 (and Father David). |
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Mini Fete 25 June 2011 at St Wilfrid's |
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Thanks to everyone who helped or supported the event |
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| Coffee Morning in aid of Family Support Work - June 11th | |
| The coffee morning and raffle raised over £150 Cakes were a big attraction! Thanks to eveyone who help or supported the event. |
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Family Support Work Rebecca Carter visited St Mary's on June 5th to talk to the congregation about Family Support Work, a UK Charity Helping Families Across Areas of East & West Sussex. During June, Chidham Church will be raising funds and collecting food and other things needed by the charity. |
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The FSW banner with some of the goods collected so far. |
Carol Vigor is leading our efforts to raise money and goods for FSW |
Rebecca Carter (left) and Carol Vigor |
| Foodsupplies needed by Family Support Work Tins: baked beans, tomatoes, tuna, spaghetti, fruit, sardines, soup and vegetables Jars: jam, marmalade, peanut butter, honey, marmite, tomato sauce, salad cream, varieties of spreads, chutneys, cooking oil. Cereals and packets:jelly, cheesecake mix, custard powder, caster sugar, sugar, flour, rice, pasta, dried fruit, cornflakes, rice krispies, porridge oats, weetabix. Drinks: Tea bags, coffee, drinking chocolate, orange and lemon squash. Household items: washing up liquid, soap powder, toiletries, toothpaste. Please note: all food items must be well within the expiry dates. Please give what you can and leave at the back of the Church. |
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St Mary's Youth Group raising funds for Stone Pillow |
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see also
The 24 Hr Table Tennis marathon The Youth Group trip to Weymouth More about Stone Pillow |
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| The APCM is on Thursday April 7th 2011 7.30pm at St Wilfrid's Church Hall , we hope you will attend
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Chidham Churches Youth Group Table Tennis Marathon 19/20 March |
£600 raised for Stone Pillow and the Youth Group Summer Trip | posted Mar 22 |
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If you have been before you will know it is a treat for everyone, not just the children. see poster Tickets £5 (£3 for Children). To book and reserve your numbered seats, phone Carol Vigor on 537216 - no ticket sales on the door |
| Jan 30: Candlemas or
Presentation of Christ in the Temple at St Mary's. Lots of candles, lots of hot wax, no serious casualties reported. |
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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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