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
Film Afternoon
Saturday 21st February at 2pm in Findon Church
Snacks and drinks - Donations welcome
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​For more information contact: Dom Timm, Family Support Worker
Messy Church
Tuesday 3rd February at 3.30pm
in Findon Village Hall
Join us for crafts, activities, a talk and songs.​​
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All children welcome with an accompanying adult.
Following Helena's retirement, the churchwardens are responsible
for ensuring that worship, pastoral care and mission continue in the parish.
Services, weddings etc will continue as normal; please see the weekly pew sheet
for the latest information.
Notice Board
​Sunday 8th February
8.00am Holy Communion at Clapham
10.00am Eucharist at Findon
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​Compline
During Lent there will be a weekly Compline service in Findon Church each Wednesday at 7.30pm, from 25th Feb to 25th March.
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 contact the office.
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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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"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 the Parish Office.
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 3.00pm
in Findon Rectory. (Not on the first Tuesday of the month.) 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.
​Turning Tides
One of West Sussex’s largest homeless-ness charities. Last year they supported over 1,000 clients and continue to see record numbers of people without safe shelter. Please click here to read a message from Emma Fletcher, Turning Tides Fundraising Officer.
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Children's Society donation
We are pleased to report that a total of £305.72 was raised at our Christingle Service. This has been sent to The Children’s Society
Chichester Cathedral
Visit the cathedral website for information on events, concerts, special services and exhibitions here.
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​​Diocesan E-news