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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 14th 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 |
Nov 16th 2008 -
Shoe Box Sunday service in Chidham School Hall
Clare Smith , Karyn Richardson who had organised the local appeal with Gail Ward and some of the
local children
115 gift-filled boxes were collected for delivery to children in desperate situations around the world as part of Operation Christmas Child |
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| Clare Smith , Karyn Richardson who had organised the local appeal with Gail Ward and some of the local children |
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| Oct 12 : Pets' Service at St Wilfrid's |
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The pets were very well behaved, and some of them also joined in with the singing. |
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Panorama software is very clever but did we really have identical twins in striped tops? |
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There are some tortoises in there - I didn't get a look in. |
Friday
Oct 10th:
Thanks to everyone who supported the event and to Gary and Carol Vigor for the nibbles
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The Friends of Chidham Churches |
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Rod Starr gave an Organ Recital in St Mary's on Friday Evening. It was an excellent and varied programme in two halves, with a very sociable interval, ending with Rod's own composition the very enjoyable Scherzo for two organs played by Rod and his wife Stella. |
Sept 13th |
Support the Sponsored ‘Ride and Stride' this Saturday
Raising funds for St Mary's. Sponsor someone or get yourself sponsored to visit as many local churches as you can. More details from Cliff Archer. Tel: 572839 |
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Best wishes to Ron Crank who is being licensed as a reader of the Church Saturday Sept 13th at 3pm in Chichester Cathedral. The service will be conducted by the Right Reverend Lindsay Urwin, Bishop of Horsham. |
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Our thanks to Rev Bill McCoubrey who has taken our services while Father David was away on holiday. |
Hike4Hospices
Thanks to all who supported Juliet Probert on her Charity walk. Congratulations also to Juliet who raised over £1800 for local hospices. |
Compline (Evening Service or Night Prayer) starts at St Wilfrids on
3rd October at 6.30pm. The Service will last not more than 30 minutes.
There will be services on
October 3rd , 10th , 24th, 31st ,
November 7th , 28th ,
December 5th , 12th . |
| Bible study in November will start on 12th November and continue through, for four weeks to the last evening of 3 December. Venue Vicarage and start at 8pm. This Study will be about the Apostles Creed and will last for an hour only. each week. |
| Sunday Aug 3 - Cream Teas in the Vicarage Gardens |
| Despite the threat of showers, once again cream teas proved very popular in the vicarage garden and some people even had 2 and even 3 (you know who you are!). Thanks to everyone who generously donated cakes and to all those who helped at the three events, particularly our brilliant waitresses Maddy, Katy, Mollie and Holly and our very efficient bookseller Matthew. |
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| Sunday July 27 - Cream Teas at St Wilfrid's |
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| Sunday July 13 - Cream Teas in the Vicarage Gardens |
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Sat
June 28
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‘Sun and Sangria'
(we pushed our luck, but the sun shone..)
canapes and aperitifs with a mediterranean theme in the vicarage gardens see photos
a ‘Friends of Chidham Churches' event |
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June 14 Chichester Gala Carnival 2008
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| Rogation Sunday and the Children brought the tray gardens they had created. |
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April 25th 'Lyra'
at St Mary's, Chidham
St Mary's was filled - Classical, Sacred and Russian Folk music - brilliant musicians - much enjoyed by all who were there.
photos and report
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A 'Friends of Chidham Churches' Concert
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Church Wardens
Tracey Crank has retired as Church warden - our thanks to her for all her hard work.
Our thanks also to Roy Kennedy, (on the left in the picture) our new Church warden, for volunteering, and to Harry Bates, our old…., well you know what I mean, Church warden, for all the work he has done and for carrying on. |
| Roy Kennedy and Harry Bates, our Church wardens |
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Easter at St Mary's
Easter Sunday, St Mary's was packed. The inclement weather didn't halt the Easter Egg hunt. Tough breed, our kids. see photos |
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The Occasional Choir: Rehearsal dates (7pm at St Mary's) |
February |
Thursday 21st, Wednesday 27th |
March |
Wednesday 5th, Thursday 13th, Wednesday 19th |
- for Good Friday 6.30pm (Mar 20th) |
| Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Candlemas was celebrated on Feb 3rd. |
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Fortunately the whole thing went off without too many singed eyebrows, inadvertent hot wax treatments or assistance from the West Sussex Firebrigade.
A latecomer was Mrs Tiggywinkle who seemed to be wanting to get into the church, but was gently removed and placed more appropriately in the churchyard |
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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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