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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Would you like to become more involved in the life of our Parish?
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Running our Parish of three churches really is a team effort - a family of clergy, paid staff and volunteers, all pulling together, and it would be great if you felt able to share your time and skills
to help make things happen. There are many ways to get involved, from ‘housekeeping duties’
to participation in services to becoming a Lay Minister, just to name a few.
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If you would like to find out more, please join us at the Rectory at 6.45pm on Monday, 30th June,
for an informal discussion of the practicalities of how we continue to function as a parish and what
our own involvement could look like. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and share ideas. It may sound daunting but support and training are available.
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The first step is always the hardest – join us on 30th June to find out more.
Upcoming Events
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Sunday 22nd June - Rounders at Wild Heart Hill after 9.30am church service
Bring a picnic!
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Sunday 17th August Visit to East Clayton Farm, Washington
(Go to our Gallery for pictures from last year's very successful visit.)
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Saturday 20th September 2pm to 5pm
Family Fun Afternoon at Findon Church
with refreshments, table tennis, games, pool and other fun activities.
Donations on the door.
Saturday 4th October 2pm - Findon Church
Cinema Club - Film tbc
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Tuesday 28th October 2pm - Games Afternoon in Findon Church
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For more information about any of these events, contact Dom Timm: fcpfamiliesworker@gmail.com​
Save the Date!
Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December
Notice Board
​Sunday 22nd June
8.00am Holy Communion at Patching
9.30am Eucharist at Findon​​
followed by rounders at Wild Heart
Hill
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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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 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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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.
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 has paused for the summer months and will re-start in the October. ​
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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’
For more information about events and celebrations, go to Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith
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Diocesan E-news
The latest e-news can be read here.​​​​​​
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​​Lay Ministries
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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​​​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.
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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
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.)