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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Almighty God,
we pray for the situation in Ukraine.
We pray for those who live in fear,
that you may grant them peace.
We pray that the voices for discernment
and peaceful solutions may prosper.
Lord, we ask that you raise up peacemakers
on all sides. Give diplomats wisdom,
understanding and build trust.
We ask for the church in the nations involved,
may they be salt and light in a dark situation.
Lord we lift this dangerous situation to you.
May your kingdom come,
Amen
The UK government has announced
it is developing a sponsorship programme
that will allow Ukrainian families
to come to the UK.
For more details
and to pledge your support go to:
www.sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk
More information about donations for
Ukraine are in the pew sheet, see link above.
Christian Aid has a page of prayers for the crisis:
Mothering Sunday, 27th March, 3pm
Afternoon Tea in Findon Church
Come and say thank you for your Mum
Worship & Praise
Sunday, 3rd April, 10.00am at Findon Church
with the choir of St John the Baptist School
These services are relaxed and informal - children are especially welcome!
Coffee and biscuits are served after the service
so we can enjoy a time of fellowship together.
Palm Sunday - 10th April
Meet at the rectory for Bacon Butties at 9.00am, 9.30 am walk behind a donkey through the village
for the 10.00 Palm Sunday service at 10 am in Findon Church.
Advance notice!
Concert in Findon Church on Saturday, 11th June, 7pm
The Brighton Welsh Male Voice choir.
Tickets will be on sale in the Butchers at Findon.
Sunday Worship 27th March
8.00am Traditional Communion at Patching
9.30am Eucharist at Findon
8.00pm Compline Zoom service
There is a said Eucharist in Findon at 10.00am every Tuesday and Morning Prayer every Wednesday and Friday at 9.00am.
Lent Course: Comfort ye my people
Next meeting on Thursday 24th March, 2.15pm in the Rectory. All welcome.
Confirmation
Bishop Will, Bishop of Lewes, will be presiding at a Worthing Deanery Confirmation Service after Easter. Helena and Colin will be offering confirmation preparation for adults and young people. If you would like to know more, contact the Rectory.
Chichester Cathedral Services
Details of the cathedral services can be viewed on their website: chichestercathedral.org.uk.
Worship & Praise
We are looking for groups of musicians to take part in our Worship & Praise Service. This takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month. If you are interested in taking part, please email the parish office: findoncprectory@gmail.com
All musicians welcome!
Refreshments
We are delighted that we can once again meet
in fellowship after the service for a chat over a cuppa. If you feel you would like to be part of the 'refreshments' team, please contact Tessa McCormick: tessa909@btinternet.com.
Flowers
We need volunteers to help with the flowers at Findon Church on a rota basis. Please speak to Helena for more details.
Annual |Parochial Church Meeting
The APCM will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 8th May in Findon Church. All welcome.
The Church needs You!
We need volunteers for the following roles:
Church Warden, Sidespersons, PCC Members.
If you are interested, please speak to Helena or Colin.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate a lily in memory of a loved one, please take a slip from the back of the Church. There will be a list in church in their honour which can be viewed from Easter Sunday 17 - 24 April 2022.
Messy Church
We meet in Findon Village Hall from 3.30pm
on the first Tuesday of the month (term time only) for crafts, activities, a talk and songs,
all linked to a bible theme. To finish the session we sit down for a meal together. To find out more, click here or contact Hilary Langford fishponds2@hotmail.co.uk.
LambsTails
Lambs Tails, for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers, re-starts on 26th April. Tuesday mornings, 10.30am in Findon Village Hall, every third Tuesday in Findon Church,11.00am-12.00 noon. For more information contact Sue Stone:
Light Lunch @ 1pm
The last Tuesday in the month in Findon Village Hall. Everyone welcome. £5
Church Cleaning
Following lockdown, some members of the Findon cleaning team have decided to hang up their dusters! If anyone feels able to help, we would be incredibly grateful. Please contact one of the Churchwardens or Helena.
We continue to work hard to develop ways in which we can worship safely and meet the needs of the church family
and the community in our parish. 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.
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
Please stay safe and well
and be assured of our prayers for you and your families.
God of compassion,
be close to those who are ill, afraid, in isolation
or concerned about their jobs and businesses
In their loneliness, be their consolation;
in their anxiety, be their hope;
in their darkness, be their light;
through him who suffered alone on the cross,
but reigns with you in glory,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Baptisms / Weddings / Funerals
Please contact the Parish Office
for the latest information.
Tel: 01903 873601
Email: findoncprectory@gmail.com
Do you know?
There is a community support group
for Findon, Clapham and Patching.
It responds to calls for help
from anyone in need.
Safeguarding