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 |
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. |
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| 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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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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| Christmas 2009 | ||
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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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Saturday 6th June |
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Church Fete Photos
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ST WILFRID'S CHURCH, |
The Music of the Ukraine May 8th |
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The Kiev Singers |
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Sacred Music and Folk Songs with organ/piano and bandura accompaniment |
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A 'Friends of Chidham Churches' concert |
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| The Church was packed for the 10am service, and the Easter flowers were lovely. A successful Easter Egg hunt for the children and coffee cake and biscuits afterwards | |||
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Church services leading up to Easter |
St Mary's |
St Wilfrid's |
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Sun Apr 5 PALM SUNDAY |
The Eucharist |
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Parish Eucharist with procession |
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Wed Apr 8 |
Midweek Eucharist |
10.30am |
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Thu Apr 9 MAUNDY THURSDAY |
The Last Supper and Maundy Watch |
7.30pm |
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Fri Apr 10 GOOD FRIDAY |
Family service with Hot Cross buns |
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10am |
Music and Meditation |
6pm |
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Sat Apr 11 HOLY SATURDAY |
Service of light and adult baptisms |
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Sun Apr 12
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Sunrise Eucharist |
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Family Eucharist with an Egg Hunt for the children in the churchyard. |
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| April 10th - Good Friday and Hot Cross Buns at St Wilfrid's | |
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| April 5th 2009 - Palm Sunday and the procession singing hymns from The Old House at Home to St Mary's at the 10am service. | |
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| Thanks to Mitch Woods for the photos | |
| March 22nd 2009 - Mothering Sunday at St Mary's | |
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| A beautiful sunny day - posies for all the mothers. Thanks to the Youth Group who contributed so much to the service. | |
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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