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This evening at 6pm we had our service of Carols and Readings, following the traditional pattern. We gathered on a wet and windy evening to ...
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Tom Cooper Price at the Piano Two recent events have helped to move us further towards the new rooms project. On March 3rd the aftern...
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This Sunday our Eucharist included the lighting of the last of the four Advent candles, Christmas is nearly here! The church has now been de...
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The annual Church Fete was held this year in a different location, and in very wet weather! We were unable to use the Vicarage Field this ye...
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After torrential rain overnight, we went to church is beautiful autumnal sunshine. Today we celebrated All Saints Day. The children had col...
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A cold and unwelcoming day outside but not in St Mary's. Fr Chris was busy elsewhere on his other duties so we had the pleasure of Fr R...
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St Mary's churchyard is a spiritual and sacred place. We ask all who visit our churchyard to honour it and those who are buried here. Ou...
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A beautiful sunny day welcomed two new members into our church as Ruby and Milo were baptised. Fr Chris had a shy helper, an owl who was a r...
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Please do come to the Parish Annual Meeting to be held on Palm Sunday, the first of April. This is the AGM of St Mary's Sidlesham, it is...
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Dr Martin Clive Warner On 3 May we learned that the priest who is to take over from Bishop John Hind as 79th Bishop of Chichester will b...
29 August 2016
This morning our 10 am service was a Parish Eucharist celebrated by Father Stephen. This was the last Sunday of August and so the choir, and quite a few members of the congregation were still on holiday. The first reading today from the Letter to the Hebrews, and the Gospel from Luke were both discussing the behaviour of a good Christian. Much useful advice was given for a virtuous life, including two themes of Hospitality and Humility. Father Stephen continued this discussion in his sermon, concluding that true hospitality, to those who cannot repay you, with a humble approach to life is the way to the Kingdom.
There was coffee after the service and we were treated to Joanna playing Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D as we drank our coffee.
Next Sunday will be our Patronal Festival, as we celebrate the birth of our Lady.
There was coffee after the service and we were treated to Joanna playing Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D as we drank our coffee.
Next Sunday will be our Patronal Festival, as we celebrate the birth of our Lady.
Service Times
First Sunday in the Month:
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Sung Matins in the Church or Crafty Communion in Church Hall
Fourth Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Variations can be found in the Parish Magazine or the calendar »
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