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 Christmas Card
The Parish Christmas Card with details of our services for Advent
and Christmas, as well as information about various Christms celebrations in the three villages, can be viewed here.
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May God bless you and those you love and care for in this holy season.
Welcome to the Chichester Diocese 2025 'Year of Faith'!
2025 is the year of celebration of the Christian faith across Sussex.
It marks the 950th anniversary of the formation of the Diocese of Chichester and Chichester Cathedral. Follow this link for information about the events and celebrations which will form part of this special year for both diocese and cathedral. ​
Some pictures from our Messy Church session on 3rd December.
There is no Messy Church January.
Join us again on Tuesday 4th February.
Advent: A Season of Hope and Anticipation
Click here to read a message from Sue Harris,
Community Fundraiser at Turning Tides.
Notice Board
​Sunday, 8th December
8.00am Holy Communion at Clapham
9.30am Eucharist at Findon
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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
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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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Love in a Box
​Thank you to all show contributed to this initiative; we were able to send 87 boxes to Moldovan children living in impoverished circumstances. It is likely these boxes will be the only presents the children receive.
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Light Lunch @ 1pm
The last Tuesday in the month in Findon Village Hall, £6. Profits to the Macmillan Cancer Fund. Everyone welcome.
No Light Lunch in August.
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Monday Afternoon Tea & Biscuit Drop-in
Returns to Findon Village Hall on 14th October, 2pm
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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.
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
St Andrew's Ferring Christmas Festival
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December. See poster here.
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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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Celebrating Advent and Christmas at the Cathedral, details here.
2025 is to be a year of celebration of the Christian faith across Sussex. Details of events will be posted as they become available: Celebrating Faith – Chichester Diocese 2025 Year of Faith.
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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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We work hard to develop ways in which we can meet the needs of the church family and the community.
We are united in our prayer and in caring for vulnerable members of our community through practical acts of service. Helena and Colin continue to pray for everyone.
If you have any specific prayer requests, please contact the Rectory.
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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.)