Parish of Findon, Clapham and Patching | Church of England

! CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME !

From Advent Sunday, the Findon Eucharist will change from 9.30am to 10.00am, so that all sung Eucharists across the Parish will be at 10.00am.

Sunday 9th November - Remembrance Sunday

Eucharist at Findon at 9.45am with

Act of Remembrance at War Memorial at 11am

Saturday 15th November, 11.00am-1.00pm

Games Morning

Pool, table tennis, face painting and other fun activities

Refreshments included - donations welcome

Saturday 13th December

Film Afternoon - details to follow

For more information

contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com

The Bishop’s Certificate

The Bishop’s Certificate is an exciting new opportunity for lay people across the Diocese

to deepen their understanding of Christian faith, explore their calling, and grow in ministry.

Open to anyone in the Diocese with a desire to grow in faith and service.

More information on the Diocese website: Bishop's Certificate - Diocese of Chichester

or contact Irene Adams: i_adams1952@hotmail.com

The course is being held at four venues around the Diocese,

including St Laurence Church, Sea Place, Worthing BN12 4BY.

Notice boards in Findon Church porch

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.

By organising in this way it will put more focus on what is happening within Findon Church.

The boards will be managed on a weekly basis.

Notice Board

Sunday 9th November

Remembrance Sunday

8.00am Holy Communion at Clapham

9.45am Eucharist at Findon with Act of Remembrance at War Memorial at 11am

Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th December

Come along and get involved in either or both days. This is a lovely community event raising monies for charity.

Parish Home Group

Home Group sessions will re-start on Monday 3rd November, meeting at the Rectory at 6.45pm. This will be an informal get-together, with refreshments, to share our thoughts on how the group should progress. 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.

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:

tessa909@btinternet.com.

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

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.

Lambstails

For babies, toddlers and their parents/ carers on Tuesday afternoons at 2.30pm.

in Findon Rectory. For information contact Dom: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com

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.

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.

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!

Useful links

For information about other organisations in the Parish and wider community, click on Useful Links in the menu bar.

Love in a Box - boxes required by 3rd Nov

We’re collecting shoeboxes filled with goodies again for children in Moldova.

Further details here.

Chichester Diocese 2025 ‘Year of Faith’

For more information about events and celebrations, go to Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith

Chichester950 Light Experience

Experience an immersive light and sound installation that illuminates the cathedral's iconic architecture. More information and booking here.

Diocesan E-news

The latest e-news can be read here.

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.

Locking and Unlocking Findon Church

Please read the notice here for clarification of arrangements for locking and unlocking Findon Church.

Access to Findon Church

The gates to Findon Church are locked automatically overnight. Pedestrian access through the side gate is still available.

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.

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

simonknights@talktalk.net.