Findon Furlong
The Parish of Findon, Clapham and Patching
Walking together in the way of Christ and sharing his love with others
Welcome to our Parish Website
​​A huge thank you
to everyone who helped make our
Christmas Tree Festival
such a resounding success!​
We welcomed over 1,000 visitors
over the two days and raised
in excess of £6,000
And the winners are ... !!
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First place - Findon Wild Flower Group
Second place - St John the Baptist C of E Primary School,
Third place - The Cinnamon Trust
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We had a record number of 26 trees and were thrilled this year to have six trees from the younger members of the community which made it particularly hard for the public to choose a winner.
With this in mind the committee has decided that, as well as there being an overall winner receiving
a £50 donation to the charity of their choice, there will also be a £25 donation to a charity
on behalf of the highest voted children's tree (St John the Baptist School).
Thank you to all who took part!
Gill, Adrian, Ian and Graham
Findon Church Christmas Tree Festival Committee
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You can view all the trees and other pictures of the event on our Gallery
​Saturday 13th December, 2pm
Film Afternoon in Findon Church
Christmas film 'The Star'
especially suitable for families.
Entry by donation.
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contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
The church Christmas card will shortly be delivered to all homes in the parish. It comes with a message of love and best wishes from your Parish Team and contains details of services for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany and Christmas celebrations in Findon, Clapham and Patching. It can be viewed here .
Notice Board
​Sunday 14th December
8.00am Holy Communion at Clapham
10.00am Eucharist at Findon
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Note: The Findon Euchariast has changed from 9.30 to 10.00am. All sung Eucharists across the Parish will be at 10.00
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Advent Course
The Parish Home Group will follow a four week Advent discipleship course starting on Monday 24th November. We will meet at the Rectory starting at 6.45pm. If you would like to know more, or to take part, please speak to Helena, or contact the Parish Office.
Pastoral Group
Our Parish Pastoral Group is there for anybody within our parish. We also keep in contact with baptisms, weddings and the bereaved. Please contact the Rectory if either you or anyone you know needs a visit.
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Refreshments
We meet in fellowship after the service for a chat over a cuppa. If you would like to be part of the 'refreshments' team at Findon, please contact Tessa McCormick:
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Church Cleaning
If you feel able to help with this, even if only on an occasional basis, we would be incredibly grateful. Please speak to
Helena.
"Cornerstone"
If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument and are interested in joining our parish band, please contact Graham at ewes16.gl@gmail.com​​​​
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Findon Bellringers
Would anyone like to have a go at ringing our church bells and join our band of ringers. Full training will be given. It is a very enjoyable and rewarding hobby. If you would like further information, contact
Safeguarding
We are looking for a new safeguarding officer for our three Churches. If you would like some more information about this role, please speak to Helena.
Messy Church
Crafts, activities, a talk and songs, all linked to a bible theme. Come and join in the fun on the first Tuesday of the
month (term time only) in Findon Village Hall from 3.30-5.30pm. To finish the session, we sit down for a meal together.
If you would like to know more, or if you feel you would like to join our band of helpers, click here. See pictures from previous sessions in our Gallery or on Facebook.
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Lambstails
For babies, toddlers and their parents/ carers on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30pm.
in Findon Rectory. For information contact Dom: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
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Light Lunch @ 1pm
The lunch club, now run by the Findon Village Hall Trust, meets on the last Tuesday in the month, except in August and December. Two course lunch with tea/coffee and a raffle: £6 per person.
A sample menu can be viewed here. Everyone welcome.
More information in Findon News.
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Monday Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
This drop-in in Findon Village Hall will re-start on Monday 20th October, 2-4pm.
See Findon News for more details.​
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Tea @ 2
Clapham & Patching Village Hall,
every Tuesday from 2-3pm. £1
Please join us for a cuppa and a chat.
If the weather is fine, this will now be at Dulaney House. All welcome!
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Useful links
For information about other organisations in the Parish and wider community, click on Useful Links in the menu bar.
​The Bishop's Certificate
A new opportunity for lay people to deepen their understanding of Christian faith. Open to anyone in the Diocese with a desire to grow in faith and service. More information here Bishop's Certificate or contact Irene Adams: i_adams1952@hotmail.com.
Chichester Cathedral
Visit the cathedral website for information on events, concerts, special services and exhibitions here.
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​​Diocesan E-news
The latest e-news can be read here.​​​​​​
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​​Lay Ministries
The Diocese of Chichester prospectus can be viewed here: Authorised Lay Ministry - Diocese of Chichester If you think this might be for you and would like to know more, contacted the Rectory Office.
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​​​​Notice Boards in Findon Church
Please note that the notice board on the right as you enter the porch is now only for Findon Church notices. The notice board on the left is for all other notices. This will put more focus on what is happening within Findon Church. The boards will be managed on a weekly basis.
Locking and Unlocking Findon Church
Please read the notice here for clarification of arrangements for locking and unlocking Findon Church.
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Access to Findon Church
The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.
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Graves in our churchyard
The Church of England has a strict policy on what is permitted in Churchyards. Please follow this link for more information.
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Baptisms ~ Weddings ~ Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office.
Tel: 01903 873601 Email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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The Church of England website is a source of helpful information on these life events.
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Safeguarding
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We wish to promote a safer church where everyone feels welcome and safe.
This Parish is fully compliant with Diocesan Safeguarding regulations.
Our Safeguarding Representative is Ann Hollyhomes: safeguardingfcp04@gmail.com.
To see our policy for a safe church, click here.
Rev Helena Buqué, Vicar, and Rev Colin Cox, Associate Vicar
c/o The Rectory, School Hill, Findon BN14 0TR
Tel: 01903 873601 - email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
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(Please note that Helena's rest days are Mondays and Fridays.
On these days enquiries should be made through the Parish Office.)