On Saturday morning we had a visit from Bishop Martin, who is undertaking a visit of the Chichester Deanery. He joined us to celebrate a said Eucharist at Midday. He spoke to us of the priorities of the diocese particularly safeguarding and growth in faith. In his inspiring short talk he emphasised that growth in numbers and growth in depth of faith were both important. After the service Bishop Martin joined the congregation in a Ploughman's lunch, where he took the opportunity to talk to members of the PCC and the congregation. He then spent some time in discussion with Father Stephen before leaving for his next visit. We were delighted to have this opportunity to meet our new Bishop.

Father Stephen and Bishop Martin at the visit on Saturday

Sunday bought us Matins once again, with readings from the King James version of the Bible, Psalm 98, the Canticles, and an anthem from the choir 'Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring'. A damp and grey day did not put off some 30 people who joined us. Father Stephen spoke of the resonance of the words from Job 'I know that my redeemer liveth'.
 The Church's year is drawing to an end, Advent Sunday is in 2 weeks time, marking the beginning of another year. We will be having our traditional afternoon of making Advent wreaths or rings in the Church Hall on the afternoon of Sunday 1st December 2:30 to 5:30, to include Tea. Please sign the list at the back of the church if you would like to come along, £12.50 per ring made to cover materials and a contribution to the New Parish Rooms project.

Very advanced notice!! Do you have Scottish genes? do you like neeps and tatties and haggis, or even know what they are? Would you like to see a man in a kilt recite poetry to a sausage? If so why not come to our Burns Night supper in the Church Hall Saturday 25th of January 2014. Tickets will be available in December, but put the date in your diary now!!

Autumn Colours