Author: Ian Walden

  • Ash Wednesday: 2nd March

    Ash Wednesday: 2nd March

    Join us on Wednesday 2nd March for these special services marking the start of Lent. Both the 10.30 and 8.00 services will include the imposition of ash for those who wish. 10.15 a.m. The Litany (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion (followed by coffee in Church) 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer 8.00 p.m. Sung…

  • Photos from Father Michael’s farewell

    Photos from Father Michael’s farewell

    A selection of photos from Michael’s final weekend as vicar of Cuckfield. The choir threw a party on Michael’s final Friday practice (25th February), with gifts: a card from the choir club, a soup maker, a basket of vegetables and ingredients (for the soup) and some wine. Sunday 27th February saw Michael’s final Sunday Eucharist,…

  • Father Michael’s farewell

    Father Michael’s farewell

    Following Fr. Michael’s announcement that he is retiring from Parish Ministry his final 9.45am Sunday Service is on 27th February and will be followed by refreshments (which will be provided) in the Old School. While no tickets remain available on Ticket Source, please be assured that no-one will be turned away for lack of a ticket,…

  • 27th February: Quinquagesima (Sunday before Lent)

    27th February: Quinquagesima (Sunday before Lent)

    Here are the newsletter and pew sheet for this week (containing readings, prayers, service times, and community news): Farewell to Michael Although there are no more tickets available from TicketSource for Michael’s farewell service, you can be sure that you will be welcome both to the service and to the refreshments afterwards: no one will be…

  • 20th February: Sexagesima (Second Sunday before Lent)

    20th February: Sexagesima (Second Sunday before Lent)

    Here are the newsletter and pew sheet for this week (containing readings, prayers, service times, and community news):

  • 13th February: Septuagesima (Third Sunday before Lent)

    13th February: Septuagesima (Third Sunday before Lent)

    Here are the newsletter and pew sheet for this week (containing readings, prayers, service times, and community news):

  • Skittles and Pizza evening

    Skittles and Pizza evening

    Our next Men’s Group meeting before we break for Lent and Easter is Skittles at the Bull Inn in Henfield on 16th February, starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome! Please can you let Clive Simmonds know if you are coming, so we can confirm numbers. The likely cost, including pizza buffet, will be around £14 per head.

  • 6th February: Fourth Sunday before Lent

    6th February: Fourth Sunday before Lent

    Here are the newsletter and pew sheet for this week (containing readings, prayers, service times, and community news):

  • Vicar’s Letter: February 2022

    Vicar’s Letter: February 2022

    Counting Blessings My dear friends, You will imagine the missed emotions with which I write these words as I prepare to leave Cuckfield after seven years as vicar. It has simply been the greatest privilege of my life to serve such a wonderful community. Many of you have allowed me to journey with you in…

  • We’re recruiting: Children & Families Lay Minister

    We’re recruiting: Children & Families Lay Minister

    Following Helen’s relocation, we’re seeking a Lay Minister to work with children and families. The role will be fixed-term until May 2023, and will be 10 hours per week, all year round – to be worked flexibly, including some evening and weekend work as required. Download the job description and person specification for full details.