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
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Parish Events 2025
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Wednesday 22nd January, 7.30pm - Skittles evening at The Black Horse
Food and drink to be paid for but skittles are free of charge.
We would love to see you!
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Tuesday, 18th February, 2pm - Games Afternoon at Findon Church
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Saturday 22nd March, 2pm - Cinema Club at Findon Church
With the film "Paddington"
Donation required on door. Tuck shop and refreshments available.
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For more information about any of these events, contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com
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Save the Date
Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Notice Board
​Sunday, 19th January
8.00am Holy Communion at Findon
9.300am Eucharist at Findon
10.00am Eucharist at Clapham
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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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Parish Home Group
We have a Home Group where a number of people meet to grow in faith in a relaxed setting and to get to know and support one another. If you would like to know more, or to take part, please speak to Jean Burden or 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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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 fishponds185@tiscali.co.uk
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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​​​
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. In Findon Village Hall on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am.
For more information contact Sue Stone:
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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.
The menu for 28th January can be viewed here. Everyone welcome.
More information in Findon News.
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Monday Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
This regular drop-in continues in Findon Village Hall during the winter months,
2-4 pm
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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.
​Chichester Diocese 2025 ‘Year of Faith’
Deanery Celebration Service, Tuesday 4th Feb at 7.30pm at St Mary’s, Broadwater.
For more information about events and celebrations, and to view an introductory
video, go to Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith
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The English Arts Choral performs
Bach's St Matthew's Passion
Saturday 29th March in Chichester Cathedral. For more details, click here.
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​RNID Near You - Angmering
For information about a new service for people with hearing loss click here.
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​Findon Bellringers
Would anyone who would 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
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Lay Ministries
Read the latest e-news from the Diocese here. This includes a section on Lay Ministry training. If you think this might be for you and would like to know more, Irene Adams would love to chat with you. Irene can be contacted via the Rectory Office.
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Help for Ukraine
For information on support for Ukrainians and their hosts go to: Adur Ukraine Support Association ~ Sussex
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​​Safeguarding
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.
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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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.)